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Caputo spoils Grant’s party as City beat Sydney

Caputo spoils Grant’s party as City beat Sydney

Max Caputo has scored the only goal of the game to give Melbourne City a vital A League Men away win over Sydney FC and spoil Rhyan Grant’s 400th appearance.

Trump critic, author, coach: meet Japan's Nils Nielsen

Trump critic, author, coach: meet Japan's Nils Nielsen

Trump critic, author, coach: meet Japan's Nils Nielsen

Trump critic, author, coach: meet Japan's Nils Nielsen

Meet anti-Trump Greenlander and part-time children’s author Nils Nielsen, the mastermind behind Japan’s Women’s Asian Cup campaign.

Remaining Iranian soccer players join A-League training

Remaining Iranian soccer players join A-League training

Remaining Iranian soccer players join A-League training

Remaining Iranian soccer players join A-League training

Two remaining Iranian soccer players have trained with a local club after five others who initially also sought asylum in Australia reversed their decision.

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Matildas brace for tactical battle against former coach

Matildas brace for tactical battle against former coach

Ante Milicic led the Matildas to the last 16 at the 2019 World Cup but will be the enemy on Tuesday night in Australia's Asian World Cup semi-final with China.

Raso, Catley pass concussion test, on track for China

Raso, Catley pass concussion test, on track for China

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is tight-lipped about what roles Steph Catley and Hayley Raso will play against China after they passed their concussion tests.

Family kidnap claims as Iranian soccer players return

Family kidnap claims as Iranian soccer players return

As only two members of the Iranian women's soccer team remain in Australia, the local diaspora says families of those seeking asylum are being targeted.

Mixed emotions: Ante Milicic plots Matildas downfall

Mixed emotions: Ante Milicic plots Matildas downfall

China will start as big underdogs for Tuesday night's semi-final against the Matildas but their coach Ante Milicic is confident of causing an upset.

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Victory cruise to win against struggling Macarthur

Victory cruise to win against struggling Macarthur

Victory cruise to win against struggling Macarthur

Victory cruise to win against struggling Macarthur

Melbourne Victory have cemented their spot in the A-League Men's top six after dismantling Macarthur FC 4-1.

Japan into Asian Cup semis with Philippines thrashing

Japan into Asian Cup semis with Philippines thrashing

Japan into Asian Cup semis with Philippines thrashing

Japan into Asian Cup semis with Philippines thrashing

Japan have eased into the semi-finals of the Women's Asian Cup with a 7-0 victory over the Philippines.

City beat Canberra, close on A-League Women premiership

City beat Canberra, close on A-League Women premiership

City beat Canberra, close on A-League Women premiership

City beat Canberra, close on A-League Women premiership

Melbourne City have claimed a hard-fought 3-1 win over Canberra United to go four points clear at the top of the A-League Women table.

Ex-Socceroos prospect explains Croatia defection

Ex-Socceroos prospect explains Croatia defection

Ex-Socceroos prospect explains Croatia defection

Ex-Socceroos prospect explains Croatia defection

Portsmouth playmaker Adrian Segecic has explained why he turned his back on the Socceroos to seek an international career with Croatia.

Underdogs China back themselves to knock off Matildas

Underdogs China back themselves to knock off Matildas

Underdogs China back themselves to knock off Matildas

Underdogs China back themselves to knock off Matildas

China will be big underdogs for their semi-final against Australia, but coach Ante Milicic thinks his players will thrive in the Optus Stadium cauldron.

More Iranian women soccer players to leave Australia

More Iranian women soccer players to leave Australia

More Iranian women soccer players to leave Australia

More Iranian women soccer players to leave Australia

Some of the Iranian women soccer players granted asylum to Australia have reneged on staying and will head back to Iran at a highly volatile time.

Matildas veteran regains her mojo ahead of semi-final

Matildas veteran regains her mojo ahead of semi-final

Matildas veteran regains her mojo ahead of semi-final

Matildas veteran regains her mojo ahead of semi-final

The Matildas will take on China in Tuesday night's Women's Asian Cup semi-final in Perth, and confidence is high following a fighting win over North Korea.

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Koreans cruise into Asian Cup semis with Uzbek crushing

South Korea have outclassed Uzbekistan to claim a 6-0 Women's Asian Cup win and advance to the competition's semi-finals.

Victory, Phoenix land crucial wins in A-League Women

Melbourne Victory have beaten Western Sydney 1-0, and Wellington claimed a 3-0 win over Brisbane as the A-League Women finals race heats up.

China beat Taiwan to set up Matildas Asian Cup semi

China had a goal rubbed off and a penalty saved, but they still did enough to beat Taiwan and set up a blockbuster semi-final showdown with Australia.

Cosgrove's double steers Auckland past Newcastle

Newcastle's breathing room on top of the A-League Men ladder has vanished after Auckland FC ended the Jets' 10-game unbeaten streak on Saturday.

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Mariners stretch ALM unbeaten run in Adelaide draw

Central Coast Mariners are unbeaten in their last eight games and are on course for a finals finish after a 1-1 draw with Adelaide.

Phoenix keep season alive with Distance Derby ALM win

Perth’s hopes of avoiding a fourth A-League Men wooden spoon in five years have taken a hit after they were downed 2-0 by fellow strugglers Wellington.

How Socceroos learned of playmaker's Croatian defection

Portsmouth attacker Adrian Segecic has turned his back on the Socceroos and switched FIFA association from Australia to Croatia.

Alanna Kennedy could be the best: Matildas coach

Defender Alanna Kennedy is thriving in the midfield, with her five goals at the Women's Asian Cup giving her a shot at winning the tournament's golden boot.

I've got more to give: Kerr hopes best is still to come

Australia are into the Women's Asian Cup semi-finals, and star striker Sam Kerr reckons her best is still to come despite already scoring three goals.

Matildas sink North Korea thanks to Kerr, Kennedy magic

Australia have beaten North Korea 2-1 in a tense Women's Asian Cup quarter-final in Perth with goals from Alanna Kennedy and captain Sam Kerr..

Roar's teenage debutant secures draw with WSW

Brisbane and Western Sydney have played out a 2-all draw in their A-League Men clash at Suncorp Stadium with teenager Niall Thom scoring on his Roar debut.

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