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Taiwan seize control of Women’s Asian Cup destiny

Taiwan seize control of Women’s Asian Cup destiny

Taiwan staged a successful rearguard action to see off a determined Vietnam and claim a 1-0 win that positions them well to move into the knockout stages

Fowler door opens amid Matildas star's concussion fate

Fowler door opens amid Matildas star's concussion fate

Fowler door opens amid Matildas star's concussion fate

Fowler door opens amid Matildas star's concussion fate

Hayley Raso will watch Australia's Women's Asian Cup clash with South Korea from the sidelines after failing to finish their win over Iran.

Phoenix prove Reds' boss right as they battle to a draw

Phoenix prove Reds' boss right as they battle to a draw

Phoenix prove Reds' boss right as they battle to a draw

Phoenix prove Reds' boss right as they battle to a draw

Adelaide coach Airton Andrioli predicted Wellington Phoenix could prove banana-skin opponents and he was proved right as they were held at home to a 1-1 draw.

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United fail to find winner against resolute Phoenix

United fail to find winner against resolute Phoenix

Adelaide and Wellington shared the points in a 1-1 draw on Friday night with Luka Jovanovic’s second half goal cancelling out the visitors’ first half opener.

China defeat Uzbeks, set up North Korean Cup showdown

China defeat Uzbeks, set up North Korean Cup showdown

China has continued its winning start to its Women’s Asian Cup title defence after wearing down Uzbek resistance and claiming a 3-0 win in Western Sydney.

North Korea stay perfect by battering Bangladesh

North Korea stay perfect by battering Bangladesh

North Korea have cruised to a 5-0 win over Bangladesh at the Women's Asian Cup, huffing and puffing before finally breaking through for a heavy win in Sydney.

Reborn Matildas warrior chasing 'fairytale ending'

Reborn Matildas warrior chasing 'fairytale ending'

With her international career given a new lease of life by Joe Montemurro, Alanna Kennedy is chasing one thing as the Matildas' Asian Cup campaign heats up.

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'Traitors': Iran state TV slams football team's silence

'Traitors': Iran state TV slams football team's silence

'Traitors': Iran state TV slams football team's silence

'Traitors': Iran state TV slams football team's silence

Iran's state television has called for its women's team to be punished for failing to sing the anthem.

Kerr's big Fowler call as Matildas star breaks drought

Kerr's big Fowler call as Matildas star breaks drought

Kerr's big Fowler call as Matildas star breaks drought

Kerr's big Fowler call as Matildas star breaks drought

Joe Montemurro has taken his time to unleash a Matildas' frontline of Caitlin Foord, Mary Fowler and Sam Kerr -- and he's now reaping the rewards.

'Players are hostages': Iran's women backflip on anthem

'Players are hostages': Iran's women backflip on anthem

'Players are hostages': Iran's women backflip on anthem

'Players are hostages': Iran's women backflip on anthem

Iranian Australians have thrown their support behind the Iran women's football team with one claiming the players would "get rid" of their hijabs if they could.

Fowler on song as Matildas blitz Iran in Asian Cup win

Fowler on song as Matildas blitz Iran in Asian Cup win

Fowler on song as Matildas blitz Iran in Asian Cup win

Fowler on song as Matildas blitz Iran in Asian Cup win

A Mary Fowler goal and an Alanna Kennedy brace have set the Matildas on their way to a dominant 4-0 win over Iran.

Korea set up Matildas showdown with Filipino thrashing

Korea set up Matildas showdown with Filipino thrashing

Korea set up Matildas showdown with Filipino thrashing

Korea set up Matildas showdown with Filipino thrashing

South Korea have made light work of the Philippines in a 3-0 Asian Cup ahead of their group-defining clash with Australia.

Sydney FC star sidelined for at least a month

Sydney FC star sidelined for at least a month

Sydney FC star sidelined for at least a month

Sydney FC star sidelined for at least a month

Silverware hopefuls Sydney FC have lost star winger Joe Lolley for at least a month ahead of a run of key A-League Men fixtures.

Van Su at the double as Vietnam down India in Asian Cup

Van Su at the double as Vietnam down India in Asian Cup

Van Su at the double as Vietnam down India in Asian Cup

Van Su at the double as Vietnam down India in Asian Cup

Vietnam have taken a big step towards securing a quarter-final berth at the Women's Asian Cup after defeating India 2-1 in Perth.

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Central Coast leapfrog Macarthur to enter ALM top six

The Central Coast Mariners have stretched their unbeaten A League Men record to seven games with a 3-1 win over Macarthur Bulls.

'We're concerned': Iranian star's tears over conflict

Iran's Sara Didar broke down in tears as she discussed the rapidly moving conflict in her homeland prior to their Women's Asian Cup clash with Australia.

Favourites Japan overcome heat, plucky Taiwan in Cup

Momoko Tanikawa scored in the 61st minute to help Japan get past a determined Taiwan in 36C heat in Perth.

Matildas drop 'keeper hint as star firms for return

Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold could be left out of the Matildas' clash with Iran as midfielder Kyran Cooney-Cross prepares to return to national team action.

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Socceroos striker sidelined, keeper stands tall in Cup

Nicholas D'Agostino is the latest Socceroo sidelined by injury, while a forgotten goalkeeper is making his case for selection in World Cup send-off games.

F1 heads for Melbourne but other sport hit by conflict

The Australian grand prix remains on schedule but other sports events are being affected by the fall-out from the ongoing Middle East conflict.

City snatch ACL first leg draw with Thailand's Buriram

A goal deep in injury time has lifted Melbourne City to a draw with Thailand's Buriram United in their Asian Champions League round of 16 tie.

Title holders China too strong for brave Bangladesh

China joined North Korea as the two undefeated teams in Group B of the Women's Asian Cup but had to work hard to beat impressive Bangladesh 2-0.

Matildas laud 'brave' Iranian opponents amid conflict

Rising Matildas star Amy Sayer says she admires and respects Iran's women for competing at the Women's Asian Cup despite the nation's ongoing conflict.

North Korea trounce Uzbekistan in Asian Cup

North Korea have cruised to a 3-0 victory against Uzbekistan in the opening Group B match of the Women's Asian Cup.

F1 chartering flights to Australian GP amid conflict

Australia's GP appears safe but there are doubts over F1 races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia while other events in the Middle East are being called off.

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