CommBank Junior Matildas finalise squad to host Korea Republic in three-match international series

The CommBank Junior Matildas will host AFC compatriots the Korea Republic in a three-match international series at Kingscliff Soccer Club and Broadbeach United Soccer Club. 

Australia will take on the U-15 Women’s National Team from the Korea Republic in three fixtures played on Sunday, 30 October, Wednesday, 2 November and Friday, 4 November 2022. 

Football Australia CEO James Johnson welcomed the staging of additional youth national team matches on Australian shores. 

“Following the successful men’s Group G AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers in Shepperton earlier this month, we are thrilled to receive another of our football neighbours to Australia,” said Johnson. 

“When it comes to women’s football, the Asian Football Confederation has some of the world’s strongest nations and this will be an excellent development opportunity for a new cohort of CommBank Junior Matildas.  This will be their first foray into international football and a fantastic chance for Rae Dower and the team to obtain quality match minutes against one of Asia’s best.

“We thank the Korea Football Association for their cooperation in securing these international matches between our two nations and for their support of women’s football.”

With the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup™ Round 1 Qualifiers set for April next year, CommBank Junior Matildas head coach Rae Dower is pleased to have matches to commence preparations for those crucial qualifiers. 

“This camp will be another 'herstoric' occasion as the group will play a three-game friendly series against the Korea Republic U15 Team,” Dower said.  “It will give both teams the opportunity for much-needed preparation for the Round 1 Qualifiers of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup.”

“With so few opportunities for young footballers over the past couple of years due to the pandemic, we want to avail ourselves of every chance to help this exciting young group of players develop and experience international competition.

“I jumped at the opportunity when it was presented, and we would like to thank the City of Gold Coast for their support in hosting these international matches.  I can't wait to welcome Korea Republic this week.  

“We aim to make it an educational camp with a number of activities planned to develop a greater cultural appreciation for the players and some additional work in providing professional development opportunities for new staff and referee education.”

Ahead of the first home matches for the CommBank Junior Matildas since they took on Myanmar in 2019, Dower has finalised a 24-player squad for the series. 

The final roster was whittled down from the provisional squad announced last week with six Member Federations represented in the final selections. 

All three matches will be open to the public with free entry. 

MATCH DETAILS

CommBank Junior Matildas v Korea Republic U15 WNT
Date: Sunday, 30 October 2022
Location: Kingscliff Soccer Club, Kingscliff 
Kick-Off: 3:00 pm AEST / 4.00pm AEDT

CommBank Junior Matildas v Korea Republic U15 WNT
Date: Wednesday, 2 November 2022 
Location: Burleigh Heads FC 
Kick-off: 7.00 pm AEST / 8.00pm AEDT  

CommBank Junior Matildas v Korea Republic U15 WNT
Date: Friday, 4 November 2022 
Location: Burleigh Heads FC
Kick-off: 7.00 pm AEST / 8.00pm AEDT  

COMMBANK JUNIOR MATILDAS SQUAD | INTERNATIONAL SERIES | 25 OCT – 5 NOV 2022