Peter (Wry T) Wright

@wrt-t.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

The end? Coach feels Matildas era has only just begun Joe Montemurro wants the Matildas to use their Women's Asian Cup final loss to Japan as a springboard to more success.

The end? Coach feels Matildas era has only just begun

Joe Montemurro wants the #Matildas to use their Women's Asian Cup final loss to Japan as a springboard to more success.

#woso #AFCWAC2026 #WAC2026

Australia
www.perthnow.com.au/sport/soccer...

Peter (Wry T) Wright

@wrt-t.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Kennedy's 'sad' admission as Matildas fall short Alanna Kennedy is adamant the Matildas can lick their wounds from their Asian Cup final defeat and rebound at next year's World Cup.

The pride of being named player of the 2026 Women's Asian Cup meant little to Alanna Kennedy as she summed up another near-miss for the Matildas at a major tournament.

#woso #WAC2026 #AFCWAC2026

www.perthnow.com.au/sport/soccer...

Peter (Wry T) Wright

@wrt-t.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Japan win Women's Asian Cup with victory over Australia

Japan win Women’s Asian Cup with victory over Australia

#woso #WAC2026 #AFCWAC2026 #JPNvAUS

www.nytimes.com/athletic/713...

Peter (Wry T) Wright

@wrt-t.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Matildas endure familiar pain in Asian Cup final, but will the relief ever come? The Matildas were despondent after losing the Asian Cup final to Japan for the third time, as the golden generation's shot at a major trophy may have passed.

Women's Asian Cup 2026: #Matildas endure familiar pain, but will the relief ever come?

#woso #WAC2026 #AFCWAC2026

Australia
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

Peter (Wry T) Wright

@wrt-t.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Montemurro urges Matildas to take inspiration from heartbreak Joe Montemurro has urged his heartbroken Matildas to not let a brave 1-0 Women’s Asian Cup final loss to Japan derail their quest for an elusive piece of silverware.

Montemurro urges Matildas to take inspiration from heartbreak

Joe Montemurro has urged his heartbroken Matildas to not let a brave 1-0 Women’s Asian Cup final loss to Japan derail their quest for an elusive piece of silverware.

#woso #WAC2026 #AFCWAC2026
thewest.com.au/sport/soccer...

Peter (Wry T) Wright

@wrt-t.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Women’s Asian Cup: Japan beat Australia in final to claim continental title The decider culminated a landmark tournament with more than 350,000 fans through the turnstiles, six times as many as the previous record.

Women’s Asian Cup: Japan beat Australia in final to claim continental title

#woso #WAC2026 #AFCWAC2026 #JPNvAUS

The decider culminated a landmark tournament with more than 350,000 fans through the turnstiles, six times as many as the previous record

www.scmp.com/sport/footba...

Peter (Wry T) Wright

@wrt-t.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Matildas suffer heartbreak as Japan stunner wins third Women’s Asian Cup crown Australia fall short despite multiple attempts on goal as Maika Hamano’s shot from outside the box proves the difference in Japan’s 1-0 victory in Sydney

Matildas suffer heartbreak as Japan stunner wins third Women’s Asian Cup crown

#woso #AFCWAC2026 #WAC2026 #JPNvAUS

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

nasuda@

@nasuda.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

日本１−0オーストラリア FT
日本勝利！　
二大会ぶりのサッカー女子アジアカップ優勝！
#afcwac2026

nasuda@

@nasuda.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

スタッツは概ねイーブンだが、やはり頭一つ浮いたパスが通ると日本には危険な状態になる
#afcwac2026

nasuda@

@nasuda.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

日本１−0オーストラリア　HT
#afcwac2026

nasuda@

@nasuda.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

日本キーパーのパスミスからピンチになりかける
#afcwac2026

nasuda@

@nasuda.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

サブカーのスピードを生かしたカウンターは日本への脅威になっている
#afcwac2026

nasuda@

@nasuda.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

オーストラリアは早いカウンターを主体に攻めている
#afcwac2026

nasuda@

@nasuda.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

日本１−0オーストラリア
17分浜野
#afcwac2026

Peter (Wry T) Wright

@wrt-t.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Matildas defender Kaitlyn Torpey is a goldfish, and it's taking her to new heights A Ted Lasso lesson, and an Australian indie rock classic, are inspiring Kaitlyn Torpey to take her career to new heights, as she prepares for tonight's Women's Asian Cup final.

Women's Asian Cup 2026: How the goldfish mentality is helping #Matildas defender Kaitlyn Torpey

#woso #WAC2026 #AFCWAC2026
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

Peter (Wry T) Wright

@wrt-t.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

‘We need to believe’: Matildas embrace underdogs tag for last shot at home glory in Women’s Asian Cup Time is running out for the Australia team led by captain Sam Kerr to win a major trophy as they prepare to meet a red-hot Japan in the final on Saturday

Time is running out for the Australia team led by captain Sam Kerr to win a major trophy as they prepare to meet a red-hot Japan in the final on Saturday

#WAC2026 #AFCWAC2026 #woso #JPNvAUS

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Peter (Wry T) Wright

@wrt-t.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

#woso #WAC2026 #AFCWAC2026 #JPNvAUS

Peter (Wry T) Wright

@wrt-t.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

'It's about flicking a switch': Matildas must drop ego to beat Japan 'Breathtaking stealth' the key to lifting trophy

'It's about flicking a switch': Matildas not yet ready to beat Japan with Joe Montemurro's tactical vision

#woso #AFCWAC2026 #WAC2026 #JPNvAUS

www.nine.com.au/sport/footba...

Peter (Wry T) Wright

@wrt-t.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Montemurro confident Matildas can adapt to Japan test Joe Montemurro is confident the Matildas have grown since their last meeting with Japan as the pair write a new chapter in one of Asia's best rivalries.

Montemurro confident Matildas can adapt to Japan test

#woso #WAC2026 #AFCWAC2026 #JPNvAUS

www.espn.com.au/football/sto...

Peter (Wry T) Wright

@wrt-t.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

‘It’s 50-50’: coaches dodge ‘favourites’ question before Matildas meet Japan in Women’s Asian Cup final The Matildas are either ‘shit’ or ‘honey’ according to Japan coach Nils Nielsen, who evaded a question on whether his side are favourites in a bemusing press conference

‘It’s 50-50’: coaches dodge ‘favourites’ question before #Matildas meet Japan in Women’s Asian Cup final

#woso #WAC2026 #AFCWAC2026 #JPNvAUS
www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Peter (Wry T) Wright

@wrt-t.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

‘I told you so’: The sight that brought this former Matildas captain to tears When Melissa Barbieri’s Matildas won the Asian Cup in 2010, they were largely ignored by media on their return to Australia. On Thursday, the contrast could not have been starker.

‘I told you so’: The sight that brought this former Matildas captain to tears

#woso #WAC2026 #AFCWAC2026

www.theage.com.au/sport/i-told...

Peter (Wry T) Wright

@wrt-t.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Japan’s ruthless streak poses fresh challenge for rising Matildas in Women’s Asian Cup final | Martin Pegan The world No 6 team have scored 28 goals and conceded just one, starting Saturday’s final against hosts Australia as clear favourites

Japan’s ruthless streak poses fresh challenge for rising Matildas in Women’s Asian Cup final

#woso #WAC2026 #AFCWAC2026 #JPNvAUS

The world No 6 team have scored 28 goals and conceded just one, starting Saturday’s final against hosts Australia as clear favourites
www.theguardian.com/football/blo...

Peter (Wry T) Wright

@wrt-t.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Quick hits: Matildas put on notice as Japan soar into Asian Cup final Ultimate control, goals from everywhere and an eccentric coach from Greenland. This is what we learned from Japan's supremely impressive semifinal victory over South Korea.

Women's Asian Cup 2026: #Matildas on notice as Japan soar into final — here's what we learnt from the second semifinal

#woso #WAC2026 #AFCWAC2026 #JPNvAUS

www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

Peter (Wry T) Wright

@wrt-t.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Japan coach's unbelievable interview about the Matildas every Aussie fan should watch Japan coach Nils Nielsen delivered one of the most extraordinary interviews you’ll see from a manager after his side beat South Korea 4-1.

#AFCWAC2026 #WAC2026 #woso

football360.com.au/womens-asian...

Passionate Women’s Football

@pwfootball.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

#WomensFootball PSA Announcement:

The #AFCWAC2026 may have been over on Saturday, but the fun doesn’t stop next week, that’s because…

🎶🎶🎶THE #UWCL & #UWEC ARE BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!🎶🎶

Passionate Women’s Football

@pwfootball.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

#AFCWAC2026:

THE AFC WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP FINAL IS SET IN SYDNEY ON SATURDAY!!!

Australia vs Japan

Sydney Kickoff: 20:00 Sydney Time

USA Time: 02:00 Pacific Standard Time/05:00 Eastern Standard Time

Passionate Women’s Football

@pwfootball.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

#AFCWAC2026:

GOAL!!!

In response, Japan have made it 4-1!

Remina Chiba with the goal

Passionate Women’s Football

@pwfootball.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

#AFCWAC2026:

GOAL!!!

Hold on, Hold on folks!!

South Korea not backing down yet!

Kang Chae-rim pulls one back for South Korea.

Is the comeback on?

Passionate Women’s Football

@pwfootball.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

#AFCWAC2026:

GOAL!!!

Saki Kumagai makes it 3-0 for Japan, and surely now they're heading to Sydney to meet the #Matildas for the final!

Passionate Women’s Football

@pwfootball.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

#AFCWAC2026:

Aoba Fujino thought she made it 3-0 before the half, but after a VAR check, it's disallowed after a Japan handball to the build up. Regardless, #Matildas certainly have a lot of work to do when they watch the tapes of this fierce and exciting Japan side, if Japan reach the final!