Matildas continue to increase their preparations for the 2014 Asian Cup | (Credit: Paul Lau) Matildas continue to increase their preparations for the 2014 Asian Cup | (Credit: Paul Lau)

The Matildas will play a two game friendly series against the Chinese Women’s National Team at WIN Stadium in Wollongong and Parramatta Stadium, Parramatta on Sunday 24 & Wednesday 27 November 2013 respectively.

Following on from the announcement of the friendly against the USWNT, these internationals are the latest in the Matildas continued preparation for the defence of their 2010 Asian Cup next year.

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Head Coach Hesterine de Reus is pleased to have quality matches to assess her developing team.

“It is very important for us to get game time together at any opportunity in the lead up to next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup,” said de Reus.

“These matches against China PR will show us where we need to be at to be competitive at the Asian Cup.

“The fact that these matches will also fall with the Westfield W-League season will also allow us to compare the level of the players when they are fully match fit,” concluded de Reus.

The two countries have a strong history in women's football meeting each other on 33 previous occasions with China PR victorious, 2-1, in their last encounter at the EAFF East Asian Cup Qualifiers in Shenzen, China PR last year.

Tickets for both matches will be available for purchase from (Ticketek from 12pm Wednesday 18 September 2013.

Australia v China – International Friendly Match Schedule – November 2013

Westfield Matildas v China PR

WIN Stadium, Wollongong

Sunday, 24 November 2013

Kick-Off 3:00pm AEDT

Westfield Matildas v China PR

Parramatta Stadium, Parramatta

Wednesday 27 November 2013

Kick-Off 7:00pm AEDT

Ticketing details are available from www.footballaustralia.com.au/tickets