2016 rio olympics

The Matildas are going to Rio!

The Matildas are going to Rio!

The Matildas are going to Rio following a punishing 2-1 victory against North Korea. 7 Mar 2016
Match Preview: DPR Korea v Australia

Match Preview: DPR Korea v Australia

Australia takes on DPR Korea in their fourth match of the AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers with the Matildas just one win away from qualifying for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. 7 Mar 2016
Matildas engine room: Australian made, German refined

Matildas engine room: Australian made, German refined

For Australia to have a chance to qualify for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, it was always going to require a team effort. 6 Mar 2016
Australia move within a win of Rio 2016 with 2-0 win over Korea Republic

Australia move within a win of Rio 2016 with 2-0 win over Korea Republic

Australia are one win away from a place at the Rio 2016 Olympics Games after defeating Korea Republic 2-0 at Yanmar Stadium Nagai in Osaka, Japan. 4 Mar 2016
Match Preview: Korea Republic v Australia

Match Preview: Korea Republic v Australia

There are only three games left until we find out which two teams have qualified for the Rio 2016 Olympics in August. 4 Mar 2016
AFCWOQ: Match Day 2 Wrap

AFCWOQ: Match Day 2 Wrap

Australia were once again the headline act on Match Day 2 of the 2016 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers as they recorded a big win to remain on top of the table. 3 Mar 2016
Australia hammers Vietnam 9-0

Australia hammers Vietnam 9-0

Australia claimed their second win in the 2016 AFC Women's Olympic qualifiers with a 9-0 demolition of Vietnam at Yanmar Stadium Nagai in Osaka, Japan. 2 Mar 2016
Match Preview: Australia v Vietnam

Match Preview: Australia v Vietnam

The Matildas started their qualification campaign in the best way possible with a 3-1 win over World Cup runners-up Japan. 2 Mar 2016
5 things learned: Australia v Japan

5 things learned: Australia v Japan

The Matildas wrote a little more history last night with a 3-1 win over Asian Cup champions Japan. 1 Mar 2016
The Reaction: Australia defeat Japan 3-1

The Reaction: Australia defeat Japan 3-1

Australia got their Women's Olympic Qualifying campaign off to the perfect start as they defeated AFC rival Japan 3-1 on home soil for the first time. 1 Mar 2016
AFCWOQ: Match Day 1 Wrap

AFCWOQ: Match Day 1 Wrap

With 5 teams in the world's top 20, 3 in the top 10 and 3 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup quarter finalists, the AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers were always set up to a battle royale and Match Day 1 didn't disappoint. 1 Mar 2016
Australia defeat Japan 3-1 for perfect start

Australia defeat Japan 3-1 for perfect start

Australia has recorded a memorable 3-1 win over 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup finalists Japan at Kincho Stadium in Osaka, Japan. 29 Feb 2016
Match Preview: Australia v Japan

Match Preview: Australia v Japan

It’s the moment we have all been waiting for; will the Matildas qualify for the Olympics in Brazil? 28 Feb 2016
Captain's Blog | Clare Polkinghorne: We are ready

Captain's Blog | Clare Polkinghorne: We are ready

Since our quarterfinal exit from the World Cup in July 2015 our attention has been on this upcoming tournament, the Olympic qualifiers. 28 Feb 2016
AFCWOQ: 6 key players

AFCWOQ: 6 key players

It is only days until the Olympic Qualifiers kick-off for the 2016 Olympics in Rio De Janiero. 28 Feb 2016
AFCWOQ: Team by Team preview

AFCWOQ: Team by Team preview

With the 2016 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers just days away, here is a quick preview of the six nations who will compete for the two berths at Rio 2016. 27 Feb 2016

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