The #Matildas lost to Japan 1-0 in the #WomensAsianCup final and we're breaking down the match and the wider tournament for the Aussies.

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Time for tangents! This week we go down the rabbit hold of Marly's sportsball fixation and the lunacy of her criteria for picking teams!
#momentsofmadnesspodcast #ajandmarly #nothingbuttangents #SportsBall #WomensAsianCup

Matildas' Cruel Lesson: When Chances Don't Convert Japan defeated Australia 1-0 in the Women's Asian Cup final at Stadium Australia, with Maika Hamano scoring the lone goal. The Matildas created 16 shots but couldn't convert.

Matildas' Cruel Lesson: When Chances Don't Convert

#Matildas #WomensAsianCup #AusNews #Football

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The 2026 #WomensAsianCup was attended by 355,806 at an average of 13,685 using 35% of capacity.

#Matildas matches were attended by 253,089 (71% of the total), at an average of 42,182, using 80% of capacity.

Japan the much better team to be fair. #WomensAsianCup #Matildas

So hyped my girls Ueki, Saki, Koga, and Hasegawa are starting. Gonna give Kerr, Fowler, Foord, and our London City girl Kennedy a tough match. lfg #WomensAsianCup

From the Bench to the Final: How Kaitlyn Torpey Seized Her Moment How the young defender went from benchwarmer to crucial player in Australia's Women's Asian Cup campaign.

From the Bench to the Final: How Kaitlyn Torpey Seized Her Moment

#WomensFootball #Matildas #WomensAsianCup #AusNews

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Coach's 'nothing to see' deflection raises questions as Kerr sits out final presser Matildas captain Sam Kerr replaced by Ellie Carpenter at Friday's press conference. Coach says 'nothing to see here'.

Coach's 'nothing to see' deflection raises questions as Kerr sits out final presser

#Matildas #SamKerr #WomensAsianCup #AusNews

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Our final group chat of the #WomensAsianCup is live! We're chatting about the second semifinal and looking ahead to the Japan vs. #Matildas final!

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The #Matildas defeated China 2-1 and are heading to the #WomensAsianCup final and we're breaking down the match!

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Hamano!

Sign her up, Spurs! Whatever it takes!!

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#Spurs #THFC #COYS #JPN #KORJPN #AFC #WomensAsianCup

#afc #afcwomensasiancup #womensasiancup #football #soccer #womensfootball #womensrights #womenrights #dei #Iran #IranWomen #Australia #StandWithIranianPeople #islamophobia #freepalestine #propalestine #nowar #stopwar #antiwar #StandWithIsrael #FreeIran 2/3 ⤵️

Text by Evgeny Ehrlich, journalist, Riga.

#afc #afcwomensasiancup #womensasiancup #football #soccer #womensfootball #womensrights #womenrights #dei #Iran #IranWomen #Australia #StandWithIranianPeople #islamophobia #freepalestine #propalestine #nowar #stopwar #IRGC #StandWithIsrael #FreeIran 1/3 ⤵️

Asian Cup Under Pressure as Political Tensions Spill Into Sport A Taiwanese Indigenous dance group's performance was briefly cancelled before the Taiwan-China quarter-final in Perth, sparking diplomatic complaints about political bias.

Asian Cup Under Pressure as Political Tensions Spill Into Sport

#WomensAsianCup #Taiwan #China #AusNews #Geopolitics

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Japan's Precision Overwhelms Philippines to Secure World Cup Spot Japan's Nadeshiko breezed past Philippines 7-0 to advance to semi-finals and secure World Cup qualification in dominant display at Stadium Australia.

Japan's Precision Overwhelms Philippines to Secure World Cup Spot

#WomensAsianCup #Japan #Nadeshiko #AusNews

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Milicic backs his Chinese underdogs against former team Australia Former Matildas coach Ante Milicic leads defending champions China against Australia in Tuesday's Women's Asian Cup semi-final in Perth.

Milicic backs his Chinese underdogs against former team Australia

#WomensAsianCup #Matildas #Soccer #AusNews

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#Cartoon by Moshik Gulst.
www.instagram.com/p/DV5Atbdil-o/ #afc #WomensAsianCup #womensfootball #football #soccer #satire #womenrights #womensrights #IranWomen #Iran #Australia #FreeIran #FreePersia #StandWithIranianPeople #khamenei #IranRevolution2026 #freepalestine #nowar #stopwar #antiwar

Three More Iranian Footballers Reverse Asylum Decision and Head Home Three more Iranian women's football players withdraw asylum offers, returning to Iran after initially accepting protection visas following national anthem protest.

Three More Iranian Footballers Reverse Asylum Decision and Head Home

#IranFootball #AsylumAustralia #WomensAsianCup #AusNews #Humanrights

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The #Matildas defeated North Korea 2-1 and are heading to the semifinals of the #WomensAsianCup and the 2027 Women's World Cup. We're breaking down everything from the win.

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Matildas Face Resurgent China After Steel Roses Edge Chinese Taipei in Perth Australia advances to Women's Asian Cup semifinals while Taiwanese supporters grapple with AFC naming restrictions on their team competing at Perth Rectangular Stadium.

Matildas Face Resurgent China After Steel Roses Edge Chinese Taipei in Perth

#Matildas #WomensAsianCup #Football #AusNews

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Torpey's exam pass secures Matildas' ticket to the World Cup Brisbane defender Kaitlyn Torpey delivers composed display as Australia defeats North Korea 2-1 in Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal, securing World Cup spot

Torpey's exam pass secures Matildas' ticket to the World Cup

#Matildas #WomensAsianCup #AusNews #WorldCupQualified

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Matildas face crucial Asian Cup test against resurgent North Korea Australia faces a tough test against physical North Korea in the Women's Asian Cup quarter-final, with key players sidelined by injury.

Matildas face crucial Asian Cup test against resurgent North Korea

#Matildas #WomensAsianCup #AusFootball #AusNews

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FIFA's silence as Taiwan fans face stadium censorship in Australia Former Taiwan coach ejected for chanting 'Taiwan' at Women's Asian Cup. Taiwan's government protests inconsistent enforcement of AFC rules.

FIFA's silence as Taiwan fans face stadium censorship in Australia

#WomensAsianCup #Taiwan #AFCFootball #AusNews

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AFC WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP
🇮🇳 India vs 🇯🇵 Japan

HALF TIME
🇮🇳 #India 0
🇯🇵 #Japan 5 (Yuzuki Yamamoto 3', Yui Hasegawa 12', Hinata Miyazawa 20' and 34', Kiko Seike 45' + 4' Penalty)

#AFC #WomensAsianCup #INDJPN #HalfTime
Image Credits: YouTube / AFC Asian Cup

AFC WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP
🇮🇳 India vs 🇯🇵 Japan

SHIRT COLOURS
🇮🇳 #India = Sky Blue
🇯🇵 #Japan = White

#AFC #WomensAsianCup #INDJPN #ShirtColours
Image Credits: YouTube / AFC Asian Cup

Peace Through Sport: Korean Reunification Fans Try to Bridge a Divided Nation South Korean activist Joon Shik Shin leads reunification supporters at the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, hoping sport can bridge the divided Korean peninsula.

Peace Through Sport: Korean Reunification Fans Try to Bridge a Divided Nation

#WomensAsianCup #Korea #Reunification #SportDiplomacy #AusNews

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Reckon the Iranian soccer team are heading to Sydney to catch EK413 leaving for Dubai at 9.45pm.
#IranFootball #WomensAsianCup

Australia's Test: Will the Government Protect Iran's Football Team? After refusing to sing the anthem in Australia, Iran's women's players face uncertain futures. Where is the government?

Australia's Test: Will the Government Protect Iran's Football Team?

#IranFootball #WomensAsianCup #AustraliaHumanRights #AusNews

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The #Matildas drew with South Korea 3-3, are heading back to Perth for their #WomensAsianCup quarterfinal, and we're breaking down all the talking points!

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Kennedy's Heroics Can't Save Matildas in Thrilling Asian Cup Draw Alanna Kennedy's late equaliser couldn't save the Matildas in a 3-3 draw with Korea Republic at the Women's Asian Cup. Australia finishes Group A second.

Kennedy's Heroics Can't Save Matildas in Thrilling Asian Cup Draw

#Matildas #WomensAsianCup #AsianCup2026 #AusNews

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