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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
Aivi Luik poised for hard fought Matildas return

Aivi Luik poised for hard fought Matildas return

The last time Aivi Luik pulled on the Matildas jersey in a tournament was back in 2011 at the AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers. 27 Feb 2016
Breakdown: A position by position Matildas squad overview

Breakdown: A position by position Matildas squad overview

Alen Stajcic has selected a 20 player Australian squad that he is hoping will be the first to qualify out of Asia for the Olympics.  Here is a quick look at the group of players at his disposal. 26 Feb 2016
Mai Duc Chung names Vietnam's Olympic Qualifiers squad

Mai Duc Chung names Vietnam's Olympic Qualifiers squad

Vietnam head coach Mai Duc Chung has announced the 20 players to take part in the 2016 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers. 26 Feb 2016
Norio Sasaki names Japan's Olympic Qualifiers squad

Norio Sasaki names Japan's Olympic Qualifiers squad

Norio Sasaki has announced the Nadeshiko Japan team for the Olympic Qualifiers. 26 Feb 2016
Bruno Bini names China's AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers squad

Bruno Bini names China's AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers squad

China head coach Bruno Bini has announced his final 20 player squad ahead of Monday's opening match of the 2016 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers. 25 Feb 2016
Korea Republic finalise 20 players Olympic Qualifiers squad

Korea Republic finalise 20 players Olympic Qualifiers squad

Korea Republic coach Yoon Deokyeo has announced his 20 player squad for the 2016 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers to be held in Osaka, Japan. 25 Feb 2016
Emily Gielnik battles back into Matildas squad

Emily Gielnik battles back into Matildas squad

There are many stories of success in football, and there are even more of disappointment when players reach the highest level. 24 Feb 2016

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