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Asian Cup Final Preview: Australia v Japan
Now the dust has settled on the nerve-racking semifinal, the Matildas prepare for the final of the 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup against a formidable and familiar opponent, Japan.
20 Apr 2018
Pic special: Japan v Australia Asian Cup
Early this morning the Matildas secured World Cup qualification after a 1-1 draw against Japan. There were tense moments as Japan scored first but star strikers, Sam Kerr, hit back with less than four minutes of regular time to go to send the Matildas to the semi-finals of the Asian Cup and book their ticket to France next year.
14 Apr 2018
Draw sends Matildas to World Cup
The Matildas are through to the semi-finals of the 2018 Asian Cup and are off to next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in France after a 1-1 cliffhanger against Japan.
14 Apr 2018
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