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Australia falls at final hurdle to Japan 1-0

Australia falls at final hurdle to Japan 1-0

The Westfield Matildas’ hopes of back-to-back continental titles have ended after losing 1-0 to Japan in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup final on Sunday night in Vietnam. 27 May 2014
Australia falls at final hurdle

Australia falls at final hurdle

The Matildas have been dethroned as Asian champions after losing  1-0 to World Champions Japan AFC Women’s Asian Cup final on Sunday night in Vietnam. 26 May 2014
2014 Asian Cup Final Stream: Japan v Australia

2014 Asian Cup Final Stream: Japan v Australia

If you don't have Fox Sports, not to worry, the 2014 Asian Cup final between reigning world champions Japan and reigning AFC champions Australia will be streamed live on YouTube. 25 May 2014
Road to the 2014 Asian Cup Final

Road to the 2014 Asian Cup Final

And then there were two. 24 May 2014
Australia outplay, outlast Korea Republic

Australia outplay, outlast Korea Republic

Australia has kept their title defence alive defeating Korea Republic 2-1 in an exciting fast paced semi final at Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City. 24 May 2014
Matildas through to 2014 Asian Cup Final

Matildas through to 2014 Asian Cup Final

The Westfield Matildas will have the chance to defend their AFC Women's Asian Cup title following a dominant and deserved 2-1 Semi Final win over Korea Republic on Thursday night at Ho Chi Minh’s Thong Nhat Stadium. 23 May 2014
Matildas take a point and lessons away from opener

Matildas take a point and lessons away from opener

Australia and Japan shared the points in the match up of the two favoured teams in this year’s AFC Asian Cup. 15 May 2014
Photo Gallery: Australia v Japan

Photo Gallery: Australia v Japan

[fbalbum url=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.772517569455635.1073741904.118568318183900&type=3] 15 May 2014
Matildas and Japan draw 2-2 in opening match

Matildas and Japan draw 2-2 in opening match

The Westfield Matildas have opened their AFC Women’s Asian Cup title defence with an entertaining 2-2 draw against Japan at Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh on Wednesday night. 15 May 2014
Matildas Asian Cup Preview

Matildas Asian Cup Preview

The Matildas commence their AFC Women’s Asian Cup title defence in Ho Chi Minh City with a first up clash with World Champions Japan and Thong Nhat Stadium. 14 May 2014
Emma Checker and Amy Harrison added to Matildas Asian Cup squad

Emma Checker and Amy Harrison added to Matildas Asian Cup squad

Melbourne Victory's Emma Checker and Sydney FC's Amy Harrison have been added to the Matildas’ Asian Cup squad. 8 May 2014
Alen Stajcic announces Matildas Asian Cup squad

Alen Stajcic announces Matildas Asian Cup squad

Interim Matildas head coach Alen Stajcic has announced the 23 player squad to compete in the 2014 Asian Cup in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam later this month. 5 May 2014
Japan announce Asian Cup squad

Japan announce Asian Cup squad

The Matildas Group A opponents and world champions Japan have announced their squad for the 2014 AFC Asian Cup in Vietnam later this month. 3 May 2014
Defending champions Japan account for Young Matildas

Defending champions Japan account for Young Matildas

Two second half goals saw Japan overrun the Young Matildas | Credit: Ann Odong 13 Oct 2013
The long march to acceptance

The long march to acceptance

Canberra United supporters at the 2012 Grand Final | TWG 14 Aug 2012
USA complete the three-peat

USA complete the three-peat

The United States claimed their third successive Olympic gold medal this morning (Australian time) with a 2 – 1 win over Japan in front of an Olympic record Wembley crowd of 80,203. 10 Aug 2012

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