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Korea Republic brace for ‘important’ Westfield Matildas clash after big win over Argentina

Korea Republic head coach Yoon Deok-yeo says he hopes the Cup of Nations will continue to provide his side with crucial experience as they prepare for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Korea Republic swatted aside Argentina 5-0 in their opening match at Leichhardt Oval, with Ji So-y

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LIVE STREAM: Westfield Junior Matildas v Vietnam

The Westfield Junior Matildas continue their 2019 AFC U-16 Women's Championship Round 2 qualifiers on Tuesday against Vietnam. The team kicked off the qualifiers in style on Sunday with a 3-0 win over Iran. A win over Vietnam, who also began Group A with a win over hosts La

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“That’s the Australian way”: Milicic keen for Westfield Matildas to dominate possession

Westfield Matildas head coach Ante Milicic says his side will continue dominating possession as they look to build on their winning start to the Cup of Nations. Australia saw off old rivals New Zealand 2-0 at Leichhardt Oval on Thursday night thanks to goals from Emily Gielnik

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‘It was just overwhelming for me’: returning Raso on Westfield Matildas return

Six months ago, Westfield Matildas star Hayley Raso was wondering whether she’d ever walk again. No wonder the 24-year-old attacker was jumping for joy after scoring on her return in Australia’s 2-0 Cup of Nations triumph over New Zealand on Thursday. It crowns a remarkable

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Gielnik, Raso on target as Westfield Matildas cruise past New Zealand

Hayley Raso scored on her Westfield Matildas return as Australia defeated New Zealand 2-0 in Thursday’s Cup of Nations clash at Leichhardt Oval. Six months after breaking her back in a National Women’s Soccer League match for Portland Thorns, the 24-year-old attacker needed ju

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Re-live: All the action from Cup of Nations match day one

The Cup of Nations began with a bang on Thursday night as the Westfield Matildas and Korea Republic emerged victorious at Leichhardt Oval. Korea Republic kicked off proceedings with a dominant 5-0 win over Argentina with Ji Soyun netting a double for the East Asian outfit.

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Five-star Korea Republic thump Argentina to open Cup of Nations

Korea Republic have made a blistering start to the Cup of Nations, swatting aside Argentina 5-0 at Leichhardt Oval. A double to Ji So-yun led the way for the East Asian outfit who piled on four second-half goals in the rout. Korea Republic showcased their skill right from k

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'Fabulous progression': Westfield Matildas renew historic New Zealand rivalry

Sue Monteath remembers running out for the Westfield Matildas’ first ever ‘A’ international against New Zealand 40 years ago. On Thursday night, the former midfielder and Australian captain will be watching on as the Westfield Matildas renew their rivalry with the Football Fer

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100 days until the FIFA Women's World Cup: analysing the Westfield Matildas' road to France

With the inaugural Cup of Nations on our doorstep and just 100 days remaining until the FIFA Women’s World Cup, it’s an exciting time to be a Westfield Matildas fan right now. Australia are set to make their first step toward France 2019 when they take on New Zealand in an exc

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‘Proud’ Kerr vows to lead with her actions after captaincy honour

New skipper Sam Kerr believes the number of leaders in the Westfield Matildas squad will make her job easy and she’s vowed to lead by her actions on the pitch. Coach Ante Milicic selected Kerr as his new captain for the Westfield Matildas ahead of the start of the Cup of Natio

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“She’s more than ready”: Milicic backs in Kerr as new Westfield Matildas skipper

Westfield Matildas Head Coach Ante Milicic said he had already made up his mind to appoint Sam Kerr as captain before he’d even met with the players for the first time. It was announced on Wednesday that Kerr would lead the side into the FIFA Women’s World Cup in France with S

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How to get to Leichhardt Oval

The Cup of Nations kicks off on Thursday at Leichhardt Oval in Sydney, with Korea Republic facing Argentina before the Westfield Matildas take on New Zealand!  Due to the late change in venue, tickets have been discounted for the double-header in Leichhardt.  To get your ti

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Kerr & Catley to lead Westfield Matildas at France 2019

Westfield Matildas Head Coach Ante Milicic today installed ace attacker Sam Kerr as captain of the Westfield Matildas, and experienced defender Steph Catley as the team’s vice-captain, through to the completion of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. P...W: Westfield M

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Kennedy: Westfield Matildas pushing themselves to their limits for Cup of Nations

Alanna Kennedy says the Westfield Matildas have been pushed outside their comfort zone in training to ensure they are at their best for the upcoming Cup of Nations tournament. New boss Ante Milicic has pushed the squad to its limits ahead of Thursday’s opening match against Ne