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Logarzo surprised by Korea Republic's 'park the bus' approach

Westfield Matildas attacker Chloe Logarzo admits she was taken aback by Korea Republic's cautious tactics in Sunday morning's 0-0 draw in Amman. Australia were afforded almost complete control in their first match of the 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup as the Taeguk Nangja were con

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Analysis: Westfield Matildas gain window into unfamiliar AFC Women's Asian Cup challenge

The Westfield Matildas have discovered just how much their rivals fear them as the roadblocks to winning the 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup become clearer. Sunday morning's 0-0 draw with Korea Republic provided a window into the stifling and cautionary tactics that could well gree

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New kit to drive Westfield Matildas to Asian Cup glory: Foord

Caitlin Foord is confident the new Westfield Matildas playing kit will help the team “ride the wave of momentum” all the way to winning the 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. Unavailable for the tournament in Jordan due to injury, Foord was on hand to model the new strip in Sydney on

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Nike launch fresh Caltex Socceroos and Westfield Matildas kits

The Caltex Socceroos will battle the world’s best in Russia and the Westfield Matildas will challenge Asia’s elite in Jordan in new kits after Nike launched fresh men’s and women’s national team looks in Sydney on Thursday. At Nike’s launch event in Marrickville, some of Austr

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Why the Asian Cup is so special for Kyah Simon

The AFC Asian Cup holds a special place in the heart of Kyah Simon. Eight years ago, on a muddy pitch in China, the then-teenage Westfield Matildas striker stayed ice cool in the rain to make history for football in Australia. With Simon's boots sodden and heavy from the

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Catley reflects on Australia's rise since 2014 AFC Asian Cup

At the 2014 Asian Cup, Steph Catley was a rookie.

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‘Reality check’ has Westfield Matildas ready for Asian Cup assault

Veteran goalkeeper Lydia Williams says the Westfield Matildas’ “reality check” at the recent Algarve Cup has the team primed for success at this month’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup. Alen Stajcic’s side headed to the Algarve Cup in Portugal as the pre-tournament favourites but had to

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Westfield Matildas ‘buzzing’ ahead of Asian Cup in Jordan

Emily van Egmond says the Westfield Matildas are relishing their first trip to the Middle East and insists the team’s focus is squarely centred on winning the Asian Cup for a second time. Alen Stajcic’s side have arrived in Jordan for the continental tournament and trained for

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De Vanna desperate for successful final chapter with Westfield Matildas

Westfield Matildas co-captain Lisa De Vanna is determined to enrich her final years in international football with the kind of success she has long craved. The explosive attacker has been a key member of the national team since 2004, winning the AFC Women's Asian Cup in 2010 a

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Crummer ready to be Westfield Matildas' problem solver

Versatile attacker Larissa Crummer is happy to play the part of utility as she carves out a valuable role for the Westfield Matildas. A natural centre-forward, the former Westfield W-League golden boot winner started at right-back in the recent friendly win over Thailand and h

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Williams welcomes competition for Westfield Matildas' number one shirt

Westfield Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams is relishing the healthy competition provided by positional rival Mackenzie Arnold. Widely regarded as among the best shot-stoppers in the world, Williams has been Australia's undisputed number one at the last two international tour

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Excited Luik shocked by 'surreal' Westfield Matildas recall

Aivi Luik admits she thought her Westfield Matildas career was over prior to winning a surprise recall for the upcoming AFC Women's Asian Cup. The Melbourne City midfielder received just her second cap in over six years when she came off the bench in last week's 5-0 friendly w

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Chidiac in dreamland after maiden Westfield Matildas goal

Teenage sensation Alex Chidiac has described the joy of scoring her maiden international goal for the Westfield Matildas and admits she’s been blown away by the support of the Australian public. The 19-year-old lived up to the hype of being regarded as one of the country’s bri

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Teammates in awe of ‘rock-solid’ centurion Polkinghorne

Leading Westfield Matildas players have praised the amazing influence of Clare Polkinghorne, after the defender recently brought up her 100th cap in the green and gold. Polkinghorne became just the sixth player to reach triple figures for the Westfield Matildas when she turned

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Stajcic tips bright Westfield Matildas future for classy Chidiac

Westfield Matildas coach Alen Stajcic believes teenager Alex Chidiac can earn a regular starting XI spot if she continues her current trajectory. Chidiac, 19, netted her maiden international goal with the sixth-minute opener in Australia's routine 5-0 win over Thailand in Pert