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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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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.
- Vince Rugari
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.
- Emma Kemp
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.
- Emma Kemp
‘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
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.
- Nick Wright
‘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
Sam Kerr scores and Mary Fowler returns in 1-0 win against Philippines in 2026 Asian Cup opener
The Matildas have started their Asian Cup campaign with 1-0 win over the Philippines as Sam Kerr scored and Mary Fowler returned from injury.
- Frances Howe and Emma Kemp
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Questions over Kerr and Fowler remain for Matildas before Asian Cup opener
Australia kick off the 2026 Asian Cup against the Philippines in Perth on Sunday night. These are the big questions ahead of the match.
- Emma Kemp
Another tournament, another poker-faced Sam Kerr press conference. Only with one big difference
The Matildas captain is back on home soil for the Asian Cup, which kicks off in Perth on Sunday. Plenty has happened since the last time she played a major tournament in Australia.
- Emma Kemp