Second half show against Philippines takes Australia into quarters
Australia advanced to the quarter-finals of the Women's Asian Cup on Monday after a decisive second-half showing saw Tony Gustavsson's side defeat Philippines 4-0 in Mumbai.
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Hosts India forced to withdraw from Women's Asian Cup
Women's Asian Cup hosts India are "considered to have withdrawn" from the tournament in accordance with competition rules after a COVID-19 outbreak forced their match against Taiwan to be cancelled, the Asian Football Confederation said on Monday.
Live: Matildas take on Philippines in second Asian Cup group game in Mumbai
The Matildas are well on their way to reclaiming the Asian Cup title they last lifted in 2010, kicking off their campaign last week with an historic 18-0 defeat of minnows Indonesia.
Hosts India thrown out of Women's Asian Cup after COVID outbreak
The Women's Asian Cup was thrown into turmoil when hosts India were kicked out of the tournament after a COVID-19 outbreak meant they were unable to field a team for their Group A match against Taiwan on Sunday.
Sam Kerr's milestone Matildas match is a reminder of the Asian Cup's other lessons
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Matildas skipper Kerr surpasses Cahill as Australia's top scorer
Australia women's captain Sam Kerr said it was an "amazing honour" to become the country's leading scorer after she netted her 54th goal on Friday, breaking the previous record held by former men's international Tim Cahill.
Champions Japan make winning start as Australia crush Indonesia
Two-time defending champions Japan brushed aside Myanmar 5-0 in their opening game at the Women's Asian Cup in Pune on Friday while joint-favourites Australia thrashed Indonesia 18-0.
Matildas v Indonesia live: Australia begins Asian Cup title charge in Mumbai
It's been twelve years since the Matildas last won the Asian Cup, and despite becoming one of the best and most iconic teams in the world since then, their trophy cabinet has remained empty.