Title holders China too strong for brave Bangladesh
China joined North Korea as the two undefeated teams in Group B of the Women's Asian Cup but had to work hard to beat impressive Bangladesh 2-0.
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Matildas laud ‘brave’ Iranian opponents amid conflict
Rising Matildas star Amy Sayer says she admires and respects Iran's women for competing at the Women's Asian Cup despite the nation's ongoing conflict.
South Korea sound Matildas warning with win over Iran
South Korea's 3-0 win over Iran has put the Matildas on notice that they'll have a challenge on their hands to finish top of Group A at the Women's Asian Cup.
Iran’s bleak vision of World Cup following US attacks
Iran's football federation president says "we can't be expected to look forward to the World Cup" in the US after the eruption of conflict in the Middle East.
Matildas reveal goalies’ concern after untimely niggle
The Matildas were forced to unleash their fourth-choice goalkeeper in their Asian Cup opener after a rotten run of luck that's cut down three custodians.
‘Monkey off my back’: Kerr rejoices after drought ends
Sam Kerr's winner against the Philippines has not only kick-started the Matildas' Asian Cup lift-off but also injected fresh confidence into the great striker.
“We move on”: Matildas open Asian Cup with scrappy win
The Matildas thrashed the Philippines 8-0 in 2023, but their Asian Cup opener was far less fruitful as Australia posted a 1-0 win via Sam Kerr's early header.
Sports bosses ‘closely monitoring’ Middle East conflict
Australian Grand Prix organisers are among sports organisations closely following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East.
Iran women prepare for Asian Cup amid chaos at home
Iran are preparing to kick off their Asian Cup campaign amid the backdrop of unrest in the Middle East and the killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Key Socceroo returns from injury ahead of friendlies
Connor Metcalfe is back playing for Bundesliga team FC St. Pauli in a rare bit of good news on the injury front for Socceroos boss Tony Popovic.
Matildas full of mysteries ahead of Asian Cup opener
Mystery surrounds the availability of Mackenzie Arnold and Kyra Cooney-Cross for Australia's Asian Cup opener while another player has been ruled out.
Injuries cruel Roar’s finals hopes in draw with Perth
Brisbane lost strikers Chris Long and Nick D'Agostino to injury in a 1-all draw with Perth Glory that did neither side's finals chances any good.
There were self doubts: Kerr opens up on hard journey
Sam Kerr has been in good goal-scoring touch for English powerhouse Chelsea but the superstar's attacking mojo levels still have some way to go.
Red-hot Auckland leave Melbourne City’s season on rocks
Auckland FC whiz Jesse Randall has been supreme in a 3-0 win over Melbourne City that keeps the Kiwis in the hunt to defend last season's ALM premiership.
Matildas sweat after goalkeeper’s early exit
Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold has left the training track early, raising doubts about her fitness for the upcoming Women's Asian Cup.
Refreshed Fowler ready to unleash on her unfrozen knees
There were fears Mary Fowler would miss the Women's Asian Cup after suffering a serious knee injury in April, but the 23-year-old is fit and ready to fire.
Roma defender set to become Matildas ace at Asian Cup
Matildas defender Winonah Heatley is ready to use lessons learned from her painful Olympics snub when she lines up in the upcoming Women's Asian Cup..
Socceroos striker struck down in pre-World Cup scare
In-form Australian striker Mohamed Toure has suffered an injury during Norwich City's Championship win over Sheffield Wednesday.
Minimal preparation doesn’t faze Matildas goalkeeper
Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold is still in pre-season with her club but believes she has the game time behind her to deliver at the Asian Cup.
‘Silencing mechanism’: ex-Matildas slam new FA platform
Relations between ex-Matildas and Football Australia have soured further on the eve of the Women's Asian Cup over the introduction of a new ticketing platform.
Elation and devastation: Lincoln nabs Matildas call-up
Teagan Micah's ongoing concussion issues means 21-year-old goalkeeper Chloe Lincoln has been handed a late Matildas call-up for the Women's Asian Cup.
Adelaide up to third after 2-0 ALW win over Brisbane
Defender Emily Hodgson and Ella Tonkin got on the scoresheet to lift Adelaide to a deserved 2-0 away win over Brisbane.
Spoon looms after rudderless Wanderers fall to Mariners
A late goal from James Donachie has given the Central Coast Mariners a 3-2 A-League Men win over Western Sydney Wanderers.
Mata magic lights up spectacular Victory derby win
Juan Mata has scored a brace, including one of the great A-League Men goals, to lead Melbourne Victory to a masterful 3-1 derby win over Melbourne City.
Quintal’s quality helps Sydney sneak past Roar
Sydney FC have teenager Tiago Quintal to thank after he helped steer them to a 1-0 A-League Men win over Brisbane Roar.
Canberra go second in ALW as Aulicino, Heyman star
Canberra United asserted their ALW premiership credentials with a 3-0 win over Western Sydney, as Perth Glory went fifth with a comeback 3-2 win over Newcastle.
Fresh Matildas blow as star pulls out of Asian Cup
Teagan Micah's unfortunate run with concussion has forced the goalkeeper to pull out of Australia's Women's Asian Cup squad.
Reds celebrate ‘complete performance’ with Glory rout
Adelaide United's belting of Perth was hailed as a complete performance by coach Airton Andrioli after the Reds easily dispatched the Glory 4-0.
‘Fiery’: Abandoned friendly fuels Sydney-Roar rivalry
Sydney FC and Brisbane Roar have yet to meet this A-League Men season, but already there is plenty of bad blood between the sides.
‘Buzz in the air’: Matildas settle Asian Cup squad
Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is dismissing any concern about a star player's limited preparation for the looming Asian Cup.
Vamos! Socceroos to face Mexico in World Cup warm-up
The Socceroos' World Cup preparations will kick into overdrive with a friendly against co-hosts Mexico at the iconic Rose Bowl stadium in Los Angeles.