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Stajcic steels Westfield Matildas for "one-off" clash

Too close to call. That's the verdict from Westfield Matildas coach Alen Stajcic as he prepares his charges for the 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup Final against Japan tomorrow morning [AEST]. “Whoever plays best tomorrow will win and everything else really doesn't matter,” Stajcic

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'Nervous' Kerr relishing third AFC Women's Asian Cup Final with Westfield Matildas

She’s about to play in her third AFC Women’s Asian Cup Final but Westfield Matildas superstar Sam Kerr admits there’s still plenty of nerves ahead of Australia’s clash with Japan.

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Westfield Matildas' recent history against Japan

In a repeat of the final four years ago, the Westfield Matildas will take on Japan on Saturday morning (AEST) to decide who will be the champions of the 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup. Australia and Japan have been two of the regions superpowers in recent years and have played out

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Westfield Matildas to meet Japan in 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup final

The Westfield Matildas will face Japan in the final of the 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup on Saturday (AEST). After squeaking through to the final 3-1 on penalties, following their 2-2 draw with Thailand, Australia watched on as Japan eased past China 3-1 in the second semi-fi

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Westfield Matildas reach AFC Women's Asian Cup final with heart-stopping shootout win over Thailand

Mackenzie Arnold saved three Thailand penalties in a nerve-jangling 3-1 shootout success as the Westfield Matildas advanced to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup final after a dramatic 2-2 draw in normal time. Australia had been on the brink of a shock exit before Alanna Kennedy buried

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Westfield Matildas not underestimating Thailand: Stajcic

There may be 24 places between the two sides on the latest FIFA rankings, but the Westfield Matildas are preparing for Thailand as though they were playing the top side in the world. The two nations met just three weeks ago with Australia defeating Thailand 5-0 in a pre-Asian

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AFC Women's Asian Cup preview: Westfield Matildas v Thailand

The Westfield Matildas stand on the cusp of a third consecutive AFC Women’s Asian Cup final if they can get past Thailand in a semi-final on Tuesday night (AEST). With their berth at next year’s FIFA World Cup in France now secured, Alen Stajcic’s squad will now look to go all

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We won’t underestimate Thailand: Catley

Westfield Matildas defender Steph Catley is adamant complacency won’t be a problem in Tuesday night’s 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup semi-final against Thailand. The two nations met just three weeks ago in a pre-Asian Cup friendly in Perth, with the Westfield Matildas running out

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Butt: Westfield Matildas desperate to bring Asian Cup home

Tameka Butt says the thought of bringing the AFC Women’s Asian Cup back to Australia is motivating the Westfield Matildas ahead of Tuesday’s semi-final against Thailand. Alen Stajcic’s is just 90 minutes away from a third consecutive continental final, having won the tournamen

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Westfield Matildas secure qualification for seventh successive FIFA Women’s World Cup™

Saturday, 14 April 2018 Sydney, Australia The Westfield Matildas will take on the world’s best in Europe next year after the team sealed its place at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in France courtesy of a 1-1 draw with Japan at the Amman International Stadium in Jordan on F

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Confirmed: Westfield Matildas bound for 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup

The Westfield Matildas are officially headed for a seventh straight FIFA Women's World Cup appearance. Friday night's dramatic 1-1 draw with Japan at the AFC Women's Asian Cup punched the nation's ticket to France 2019. Trailing for over 20 minutes after Japan clinically co

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AFC Women's Asian Cup preview: Westfield Matildas v Japan

There’s two prizes on the line for the Westfield Matildas when they take on Japan in their final group match at the 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup on Friday night (AEST). As group leaders, Australia requires a draw not only to progress to the semi-finals but also secure their spot

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Westfield Matildas storm to huge win over Vietnam in AFC Women's Asian Cup

The Westfield Matildas rocketed to the top of Group B with a valuable 8-0 demolition of Vietnam in the AFC Women's Asian Cup on Wednesday morning (AEDT). Alen Stajcic made seven changes to the team that drew 0-0 with Korea Republic and will be pleased with the response as five

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AFC Women's Asian Cup preview: Westfield Matildas v Vietnam

The Westfield Matildas continue their charge for the 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup with their second group match against Vietnam in the early hours of Wednesday morning (AEST). After a goalless draw in their opening game against Korea Republic over the weekend, Alen Stajcic’s sid

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Westfield Matildas v Vietnam: fixture history

The Westfield Matildas have plenty of cause for confidence ahead of their clash with Vietnam in Jordan on Wednesday morning (AEDT). Held to a 0-0 draw by Korea Republic in the weekend's 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup opener, history suggests Australia will not encounter the same r