Women’s Asian Cup

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Sam Kerr congratulates Fowler on her return to the international scoreboard.

Fowler and Kerr back among the goals as Matildas look to Korean battle

In the Matildas’ 4-0 thumping of Iran, Mary Fowler joined Sam Kerr in scoring her first goal since a lengthy stint on the sidelines following a torn ACL.

  • Emma Kemp

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Iran’s women’s team.

‘Wartime traitors’: Iran state TV condemns women’s soccer team for anthem silence

Iranian commentators have warned the lives of Iran’s national team “are in imminent danger”.

  • Emma Kemp
Amy Sayer celebrates her goal.

Matildas LIVE updates: Australia stroll to 4-0 win over Iran in Asian Cup

The goals flowed for the Matildas in their second Women’s Asian Cup clash, setting up a winner-tops-group showdown with South Korea on Sunday in Sydney.

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Sara Didar was deeply affected by a question about the welfare of her family and friends in Iran.

‘We’re all concerned’: Iranian footballer in tears amid war in homeland

Her eyes had pooled with tears during her answer and, when the press conference ended moments later, she rushed to the exit overcome with emotion.

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Alex Chidiac warms up with Mary Fowler during Matildas training in Perth on Saturday.

How kicking a ball against a wall (and Como) revived Matildas cult hero

There are walls in Mexico, the US, Spain and Japan that have taken quite a thumping on the road to Alex Chidiac’s recall for the Asian Cup.

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Old friends: coach of the Philippines, Mark Torcaso and Australia’s coach Joe Montemurro chat before the match.

Have the Philippines showed rivals how to play against Matildas?

Coach Mark Torcaso had promised his side would ‘annoy’ the host nation in their Asian Cup opener – and they did just that, restricting the Matildas to a narrow 1-0 victory.

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Mona Hamoudi of Islamic Republic of Iran.

‘Really brave of them’: Matildas’ hearts go out to Iran team and families

Australia are sharing a Gold Coast hotel with Iran in the lead-up to their second Asian Cup group game against a team whose country is engulfed in political upheaval.

  • Emma Kemp
Iranian Women’s national soccer team coach Marziyeh Jafari (left) and captain Zahra Ghanbari during the Women’s Asian Cup Iran press conference on the Gold Coast on Sunday. The team is in Australia to compete in their second Women’s Asian Cup.

Why the silence of Iran’s women’s soccer team speaks volumes

It would be naive to think the Iranian players, in Australia for the Asian Cup, do not hold strong views about their country’s government. But speaking up remains out of the question.

  • Emma Kemp
Katrina Gorry and daughter Harper show off the ‘Mini 19’ Knobby collection.

Travelling mum, Matildas glory and the future: Katrina Gorry tells all

The Matildas superstar admits she has spent some time contemplating her future, while revealing the guilt she often feels as a travelling mum.

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Sam Kerr scores!

‘Monkey off my back’: Sam Kerr is scoring again, now for the backflip

The skipper and striker put away her first goal for the Matildas since 2023 and suggested there is more to come in the Asian Cup.

  • Emma Kemp