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Australia open Women’s Asian Cup as Sam Kerr goal defeats Philippines

Here we are again. For the second time in three years, Australia took centre stage on the opening night of a tournament down under. And for the second time, they...

Sam Kerr made a statement with her leaping header – the Matildas’ leader is back

There was no signature backflip, and only the briefest acknowledgment of the adoring Perth crowd. Sam Kerr has scored 70 international goals, but her first in 851 days meant more...

Joe Montemurro hopes focus is on football for Iran’s women at Asian Cup

Joe Montemurro said he wants the focus before his Australia women’s team’s Asian Cup match against Iran on Thursday to be on football, as the continental sporting showpiece wrestles with...

Sam Kerr header delivers Matildas win over Philippines in Women’s Asian Cup opener

The Matildas’ Asian Cup campaign is off to an ideal, if rusty, start with a 1-0 defeat of the Philippines in their first group-stage match in Perth on Sunday afternoon.A...