Matildas block out Stajcic reunion with chance to progress on the line

Matildas block out Stajcic reunion with chance to progress on the line

Australia will face coach Alen Stajcic for the first time since his controversial sacking in 2019,when the Matildas play the Philippines on Monday night in the Asian Cup.

  • byDominic Bossi

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High five:Unstoppable Kerr breaks record as Matildas run riot
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High five:Unstoppable Kerr breaks record as Matildas run riot

Sam Kerr netted five goals to surge past Tim Cahill’s mark for most international goals as the Matildas produced a record win in Asia.

  • byDominic Bossi
‘Something special’s building’:The method behind madness of Matildas coach Gustavsson

‘Something special’s building’:The method behind madness of Matildas coach Gustavsson

The Asian Cup is here,and it’s time to shift from what Tony Gustavsson calls “preparation mode” to “tournament mode”. After a tough 2021,are the Matildas ready to flick the switch?

  • byVince Rugari
Why nothing but silverware will do for Matildas at Asian Cup

Why nothing but silverware will do for Matildas at Asian Cup

Kyah Simon says the team’s internal expectations for the Asian Cup are to win the title,shrugging off suggestions public pressure can affect the squad.

  • byDominic Bossi
‘We need to win this’:Matildas set great expectations for Asian Cup

‘We need to win this’:Matildas set great expectations for Asian Cup

After a rollercoaster 2021 in which their defence came under the microscope,Ellie Carpenter says Australia’s ambition is to not only win the Asian Cup for the first time in over a decade,but keep clean sheets while doing it.

  • byVince Rugari
Gustavsson coaxes Matildas veteran out of retirement for Asian Cup

Gustavsson coaxes Matildas veteran out of retirement for Asian Cup

36-year-old Aivi Luik has been coaxed out of retirement for Australia’s 2022 Women’s Asian cup campaign,in a bid to shore up Australia’s leaky defence.

  • byDominic Bossi
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Mary Fowler is a superstar in the making at just 18. Can the Matildas get the best out of her?

Mary Fowler is a superstar in the making at just 18. Can the Matildas get the best out of her?

After Sam Kerr,Mary Fowler is close to the first name on the Matildas team sheet these days. As for where it appears ... well,that all depends.

  • byVince Rugari
CAS to rule on Qatar's Asian Cup win

CAS to rule on Qatar's Asian Cup win

A legal challenge by the United Arab Emirates soccer federation that threatens Qatar's 2019 Asian Cup title will be heard at sport's highest court.

Qatar's against-the-odds Asian Cup triumph
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Qatar's against-the-odds Asian Cup triumph

Qatar secured the biggest soccer prize in its history,beating the tournament favorite Japan 3-1 in the Asian Cup final in Abu Dhabi — an against-the-odds victory that prompts hope that the tiny Gulf nation will avoid humiliation at the World Cup.

Reza Ghoochannejhad:The biggest name in the A-League

Reza Ghoochannejhad:The biggest name in the A-League

Sydney FC's new signing has four times more followers than Tim Cahill - but most Australian fans have never heard of the Iranian striker.

  • byDominic Bossi
Asian Cup:UAE questions eligibility of two Qatar players before final

Asian Cup:UAE questions eligibility of two Qatar players before final

On the eve of the Asian Cup final between Qatar and Japan,the United Arab Emirates have formally questioned the eligibility of two Qatari players.

  • byNick Mulvenney