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.
Sam Kerr Sport News
Sam Kerr honoured with Medal of the Order of Australia for service to football
Matildas superstar Sam Kerr hopes her recognition in the Australia Day honours list enables more female high achievers to be acknowledged both in and out of the sporting arena.
Champions Japan advance to quarters with win over Vietnam
Defending champions Japan beat Vietnam 3-0 at the Women's Asian Cup in Pune on Monday to book their place in the quarter-finals alongside Australia and South Korea.
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.
Sam Kerr's milestone Matildas match is a reminder of the Asian Cup's other lessons
You couldn't see it at first.
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.