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Japan break host hearts to win Asian Cup number three

Japan 1-0 Australia By Alyce Collett 21/3/2026 Above: Maika Hamano (second from right) celebrates with team mates after scoring the match winning goal of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup final. Photo: via AFC. Japan are the champions of Asia for 2026, after defeating Australia 1-0 in tonight’s final. While Maika Hamano’s first half goal was whatContinue reading “Japan break host hearts to win Asian Cup number three”

Tillies dig deep to make Asian Cup final

PR China 1-2 Australia By Alyce Collett 17/3/2026 Above: Caitlin Foord celebrates after scoring tonight for Australia. Photo: Cat Bryant for Impetus. Australia is through to the final of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup after a hard fought 2-1 win over China in tonight’s semi final. It was not easy for the Matildas, but much like theirContinue reading “Tillies dig deep to make Asian Cup final”

“We dream of these occasions.” Joe Montemurro and Sam Kerr preview opening match of the 2026 Asian Cup against The Philippines

Above: Joe Montemurro and Sam Kerr speaking to the media. Credit: By The White Line via @Matildas on Instagram. By Ella McShane (28/2/26) Tomorrow night, the Matildas take on The Philippines at Perth Stadium for the opening match of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. Before the infamous West Australian sun goes down on whatContinue reading ““We dream of these occasions.” Joe Montemurro and Sam Kerr preview opening match of the 2026 Asian Cup against The Philippines”

Asian Cup Preview: Australia

Above: Australia lines up for a team photo. Image: Clare Wheeler’s Instagram. By Genevieve Henry (28/2/26). The hosts of the 2026 Asian Cup will be looking to reclaim their Asian crown on home soil in a tournament set to draw on the support of the Australian public. Competing in Group A with South Korea, theContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: Australia”

The legacy of Chloe Logarzo Berryhill

Above: Chloe Logarzo Berryhill celebrates at the 2019 Women’s World Cup with Matildas teammate Ellie Carpenter. Image: Rachel Bach/By The White Line for Football Australia. By Genevieve Henry (26/1/26). Matildas and Western Sydney Wanderers’ Chloe Logarzo Berryhill announced her retirement on Jan. 23 on Instagram, after going down injured in the Wanderers’ clash with BrisbaneContinue reading “The legacy of Chloe Logarzo Berryhill”

Kerr: “It’s been really enjoyable” playing for Montemurro

Above: Sam Kerr and Joe Montemurro post-match. Image: Football Australia. By Genevieve Henry (2/12/25). After beating New Zealand 2-0 at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide, Matildas captain Sam Kerr and head coach Joe Montemurro addressed the media in their post-match press conference.  Goals to Alanna Kennedy and Hayley Raso secured the win in what was aContinue reading “Kerr: “It’s been really enjoyable” playing for Montemurro”

Two goals to seal two wins as Tillies beat Kiwis again

AUSTRALIA 2-0 NEW ZEALAND By Emma Burke (2/12/25) Above: Alanna Kennedy (facing) and Sam Kerr celebrate after the former scored the opening goal tonight against New Zealand. Photo: Football Australia The Matildas have defeated New Zealand 2-0 in Adelaide to wrap up their year, thanks to goals from Alanna Kennedy and Hayley Raso. The side has now playedContinue reading “Two goals to seal two wins as Tillies beat Kiwis again”

Ellie Carpenter and Joe Montemurro on their “best performance” and gearing up to go again

Above: Joe Montemurro and Ellie Carpenter at Coopers Stadium. Image: Football Australia. By Genevieve Henry (1/12/25). Matildas defender Ellie Carpenter and head coach Joe Montemurro talked to the press ahead of their second friendly match against New Zealand in the December international window. The match will take place Tuesday night at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide.Continue reading “Ellie Carpenter and Joe Montemurro on their “best performance” and gearing up to go again”