Philippines' success can inspire next generation - Stajcic
Philippines' coach Alen Stajcic hailed qualification for next year's Women's World Cup as a "once-in-a-lifetime" achievement that can inspire a new generation of players.
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Soccer-Japanese thrash Thailand as Ji stunner for South Korea eliminates Australia
(Reuters) - Two-time defending champions Japan booked their place in the semi-finals of the Women's Asian Cup with a 7-0 thrashing of Thailand on Sunday but joint-favourites Australia crashed out with defeat to South Korea.
Asian Cup live updates: Matildas take on South Korea in must-win quarterfinal
The Matildas have reached the pointy end of the Asian Cup after sailing comfortably through the group stage, tallying a tournament-high 24 goals, including seven to captain Sam Kerr.
Marcus Smith: Who is the fly-half set to lead England in the Six Nations?
Marcus Smith is the hottest name in world rugby for a good reason. The Filipino-born star’s outrageous flair and audacious play style lights the Premiership on fire week in, week out – and it has done for several years.
Matildas turn focus to main event with straightforward Asian Cup group stage completed
The end of the beginning of the Matildas’ Asian Cup campaign has been reached. Now the fun starts. Emily van Egmond’s 39th-minute strike, supplemented by Sam Kerr’s cheeky capitalisation on a goalkeeping error with 10 minutes to go, secured a relatively benign 2-1 win over Thailand.
Australia beat Thailand to set up quarter-final with South Korea at Women's Asian Cup
Australia defeated Thailand 2-1 at the Women's Asian Cup in Mumbai on Thursday to secure the top spot in Group B and set up a quarter-final clash with South Korea.
Asian Cup live updates: Matildas face 2018 foes Thailand in final group match
The Matildas secured their spot in the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup with their 4-0 defeat of the Philippines on Monday.
Matildas midfielder Tameka Yallop tests positive to COVID-19 at Asian Cup
The Matildas' Asian Cup campaign in India has taken a hit with experienced midfielder Tameka Yallop testing positive for COVID-19.