Matildas

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.

The Matildas are in the final four at the Women's Asian Cup, and take on the defending champion China in the first semifinal tonight. Here's how to follow the game at Perth Stadium.

Hayley Raso and Steph Catley are available for selection, but it remains to be seen what role they will have against China in Perth.

Despite being largely outplayed by North Korea, the Australians have activated their belief mindset, and are zeroing in on the Women's Asian Cup trophy.

Mackenzie Arnold turns into a brick wall as Sam Kerr and Alanna Kennedy's ruthlessness saves Australia. Here are the quick hits from the Matildas' quarterfinal clash with North Korea.

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. 

When the Matildas played North Korea in Pyongyang in 2007, it was like unlike anything they had experienced before. 

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.

The knockout stage of the Women's Asian Cup is here, and tonight the Matildas will face the might of North Korea in their quarter-final in Perth.

Hayley Raso and Steph Catley will miss the Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal, as the team prepares for the unknown quantities that North Korea may bring.

The Matildas played out a ding-dong 3-3 draw with Korea Republic in Sydney; the result wasn't enough for Australia to top the group, but the internet was enthralled by the goal-fest.

In the moments that mattered, the Matildas lacked composure, while South Korea made them pay. They'll now have to do it the hard way if they're going to go all the way at the Women's Asian Cup. 

Steph Catley gets floored and Ellie Carpenter rages as Alanna Kennedy continues her hot streak. Here are the quick hits from the Matildas' 3-3 draw against Korea.

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.

The Matildas must win their final Women's Asian Cup group game against South Korea in Sydney tonight to top their group and earn an easier passage through the knockout stage. 

There was a time when the Matildas had to fight and scrap for pay, recognition, and respect. They hope the Women's Asian Cup can change things for other nations. 

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. 

The Joe Montemurro incarnation of the Matildas feels like a throwback to classic Australian rock. And in their Asian Cup win over Iran, they showed their mantra of playing free, but always going for the win, is starting to pay off.

The Matildas sealed a spot in the knockout stages of the AFC Women's Asian Cup with a 4-0 win over Iran, and the internet went wild.

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.