Henry Hanson

Ultimate control, goals from everywhere and an eccentric coach from Greenland. This is what we learned from Japan's supremely impressive semifinal victory over South Korea.

Sam Kerr gets her angles right, Katrina Gorry stands tall despite a battering and Kaitlyn Torpey has a birthday to remember. Here are the quick hits from the Matildas' exhilirating 2-1 semifinal triumph over China.

Goals from Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr fire the Matildas to a 2-1 semifinal victory over China and a shot at a first continental crown since 2010.

Sayoko had never played football, but the Japan women's side inspired her to take up the game. And the Nadeshiko lived up to the hype at Stadium Australia, defeating the Philippines 7-0 on an afternoon of colour and national pride.

The Matildas will face China PR in the semifinals of the Women's Asian Cup after the Steel Roses required extra time to see off a disciplined and spirited Chinese Taipei at Perth Rectangular Stadium.

Goals from Sam Kerr and Alanna Kennedy allow the Matildas to scrap to a 2-1 win over North Korea in Perth in a thrilling Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal clash. 

Sensational protests, head-scratching substitutions and some seriously impressive play — North Korea is one of the Asian Cup's best sides, and certainly its most mysterious. Here is what the Matildas can expect in their blockbuster quarterfinal tonight in Perth.

India's Manisha Kaylan channels Cristiano Ronaldo to score the goal of the tournament as the Philippines progress despite not playing since Sunday. Here's all you may have missed from the final night of group stage action at the Women's Asian Cup.

The Matildas will face North Korea in the quarterfinals of the Women's Asian Cup, after the North Koreans go down 2-1 to China in controversial circumstances at a soaking Western Sydney Stadium.

Alanna Kennedy nets a last-gasp equaliser, but it's not enough for the Matildas. They finish second in Group A after a pulsating 3-3 draw with Korea Republic in Sydney.

Former coach Tom Sermanni says "it wasn't his greatest look". But for its part in helping the Matildas to 2010 Asian Cup glory, it may well be the most consequential makeover in Australian football history. 

For 45 minutes, minnows Bangladesh pushed North Korea all the way. It was a breath of fresh air for a tournament desperately lacking close matches.

Hayley Raso cops an unfortunate double hit as Mary Fowler and Amy Sayer sparkle from the start on the Gold Coast. Here are the quick hits from the Matildas vs Iran at the Women's Asian Cup.

The Matildas beat Iran at Robina to qualify for the knockout stages of the Women's Asian Cup — but four goals are not enough to take them top of their group.

Absent from the tournament for 16 years, women's football powerhouse North Korea opens its Asian Cup campaign with victory over Uzbekistan.

Sam Kerr makes the difference, Mary Fowler has a class cameo and Chloe Lincoln is cool in an injury crisis. Here are the quick hits from the Matildas' Asian Cup opener against the Philippines.

The Matildas get off to a winning start, but the Filipinas don't make things easy in the opening game of the 2026 Women's Asian Cup at Perth Stadium.

You know the big names — Sam Kerr, Mary Fowler, Steph Catley — but what about the emerging Matildas stars who are looking to make an impact at the Women's Asian Cup in Australia? Here's your guide to every squad member.

Although filled with familiar faces, the Matildas are now a completely different side to the one that captured hearts and minds at the 2023 World Cup. This is how a "proactive" Australian side is likely to line up at the Women's Asian Cup.

Indra Brown's medal tilt is put on hold as a horror bobsleigh crash and wild weather rock day 15. Here are the quick hits from the Winter Olympics.

Bree Walker and Kiara Reddingius achieve Australia's best Olympic result in two-woman bobsleigh, as teenager Indra Brown is forced to wait for her chance to compete for a medal.

Swedish curler Oskar Eriksson hits Canadian nemesis Marc Kennedy with his most devastating barb yet as Lindsey Vonn shares an update on her recovery. Here are the quick hits from day 14 at the Winter Olympics.

Norway breaks its own record for the most gold medals won by a nation at a single Winter Olympics.

Alysa Liu becomes the first American woman to win singles figure skating gold in 24 years, completing her comeback after retiring in 2022 when she was only 16 years old.

Protective gear is in short supply in Italy as tensions boil over in the curling and a Norwegian-born Brazilian makes history. Here are the quick hits from the Winter Olympics.