Westfield W-League News

AFC Women's Asian Cup analysis: Key lessons from Westfield Matildas' campaign

The Westfield Matildas came away empty-handed from a frustrating AFC Women's Asian Cup in which they struggled to fully get going. Though impressive in the final, a problem that plagued Australia throughout the tournament came back to cost them in the 1-0 defeat to Japan. A

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

The Westfield Matildas will seek to usher in a new era of sustained success when they meet Japan in the AFC Women's Asian Cup final on Saturday morning (AEST). Yet to hit full stride in Jordan, Alen Stajcic's side have nevertheless proven their resilience and are on the cusp o

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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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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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NAB young footballer of the year nominee: Melina Ayres

The move across town from Melbourne City might be a risky one for some, but it worked out pretty well for Victory youngster Melina Ayres. The 19-year-old made 11 appearances and nine W-League stars this season, scoring two goals including a spectacular goal of the month agains

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NAB young footballer of the year nominee: Ellie Carpenter

After making the move to Canberra United in the off-season, 17-year-old Ellie Carpenter was ear-marked for big things by those in the know. A defender by trade, Carpenter started ten times from a possible 12 in Canberra United colours in the 2017/18 as they narrowly missed out

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NAB young footballer of the year nominee: Kyra Cooney-Cross

Signing a maiden W-League contract at the beginning of the 2017/18 season would have been a dream come true for Melbourne Victory youngster Kyra Cooney-Cross. What was to come would have left her in dreamland – the 16-year-old featured in all 12 of Victory’s matches, including

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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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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