Bugger.
Well done Japan. Scored with an absolute cracker then defended perfectly. No silly time wasting tactics either.
#Tillies had more than enough chances but just couldn't get the final touch. They fought well and did us proud.
#JPNvAUS #WAC2026
Beaten by the best team in the comp. We hammered at that door, but Japan's defence was too good. Sad for the Tillie's, but no shame in losing to Japan. Congrats to them.
#Matildas #Tillies #JPNvAUS #AFCW
Ellie Carpenter has been amazing. Another great set up there. Just can't find that finish #Matildas #Tillies
Shockingly, having Fowler in the 10 role and a winger on the right wing is working for us.
#Matildas #Tillies #JPNvAUS #AFCW
Ok, Raso on. Cool.
Can we now do something with Fowler getting forward and combining with KCC please? Both have close control, and the ability to pick a pass, but they look up and have no support too often.
#Matildas #Tillies #JPNvAUS #AFCW
Fowler needs licence to get further forward like that more often. We don't need her next to Ellie, we need her next to Kerr.
#Matildas #Tillies #JPNvAUS #AFCW
At times Japan look like they have five extra players. Foord needs to take her chances. Expecting a big second half from the #tillies #Matildas
Half time and the #Tillies have it all to do. They've had their chances but couldn't convert any. Japan took theirs with an absolute worldie.
Bring on the second half. #JPNvAUS #WAC2026
"Fuck around with it Foord" needs to sub out with "First time thunderbastard shot Foord" I think.
#Matildas #Tillies #JPNvAUS #AFCW
Catley/Heatley backline makes me happy. Kennedy and KCC are working ok in front of them too. I think if we had the players available and a stronger opponent in one of the early games, this might have been different, but the concussion and weak opposition haven't pushed us to work together
#Tillies
I love Gorry. I think Wheeler or Sayer would have been a better option for this game.
No shade, but... Yeah.
#Matildas #Tillies #JPNvAUS #AFCW
Fuck.
That was a great goal. Henry/Eze inspired, which hurts a bit.
Japan 1-0 Australia
#Matildas #Tillies #JPNvAUS #AFCW
The scene is set for #AFCAsianCup final in Sydney (image courtesy of a mate at the game).
Can the #Tillies overcome a #Japan side ranked 7 places above them in the FIFA rankings?
A nation expects..
#WAC2026 #JPNvAUS #TilitsDone
#Tillies on the attack early. Really have to make sure the early pressure is converted #JPNvAUS #WAC2026
Foord is so much better when defences can't double up on her as much. Kerr keeps the focus up front, which conversely unlocks Foords pass to Kerr more often, or a chance for Foord herself to go.
It's nice. I like it. More please Joe!
#Matildas #Tillies #CHNvAUS
Please, somebody shoot down that fucking drone. We do not care to see the outside of the stadium right now!
#Matildas #Tillies #CHNvAUS
Great goal #Tillies #AFCWomensAsianCup #AUSvPRC
