Women’s Asian Cup live scores: Matildas open tournament against the Philippines at Optus Stadium
The Matildas are back in action in Perth, with the hosts of the Women’s Asian Cup set to open the tournament against the Philippines at Optus Stadium. Follow the action live!
Soccer: The Matildas are back in action in Perth, with the hosts of the Women’s Asian Cup set to open the tournament against the Philippines at Optus Stadium.
After a barnstorming run to a fourth-placed finish at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, one of the country’s most beloved sporting teams will be hoping to go two wins better and hoist the Asian Cup for the first time since 2010.
WA product and the side’s superstar captain Sam Kerr declared herself “85 per cent” fit yesterday and will be hoping to find the back of the net for the national side for the first time in more than two years.
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Key events
3 hours ago - 06:56 PM
Matildas win!
3 hours ago - 06:27 PM
Fowler on
3 hours ago - 06:26 PM
Wheel and deal
4 hours ago - 06:06 PM
Second half starts
4 hours ago - 05:48 PM
Half-time
4 hours ago - 05:33 PM
Raso’s goal ruled out for offside!
5 hours ago - 05:16 PM
Kerr scores!
5 hours ago - 05:01 PM
We’re away!
5 hours ago - 04:36 PM
Opening ceremony starts!
6 hours ago - 04:01 PM
Kerr is in!
6 hours ago - 03:53 PM
Hello!
Nearly again
Running down the wing, Hayley Raso had options in the middle, but Philippines goalkeeper Olivia McDaniel was able to claim her cross in front of Sam Kerr and Caitlin Foord.
AUS 1-0 PHI
Foord on the move
Caitlin Foord has been lively in this half and again nearly found the back of the net.
Some lovely work between Sam Kerr and Hayley Raso ended with the ball at her feet, but the Philippines goalkeeper Olivia McDaniel was able to claim her effort.
AUS 1-0 PHI
Penalty shout
Hayley Raso went to ground after a tackle inside the box, but referee Dong Fangyu opted not to award a spot-kick.
Sam Kerr flashed up from the corner to get her head on the delivery, but could not hit the target.
AUS 1-0 PHI
Philippines hold on
Caitlin Foord appeared set to double the Matildas’ advantage at the back post, but the Philippines did just enough to get the ball away.
AUS 1-0 PHI
Matildas mania endures
The afterglow of the 2023 Women’s World Cup appears a long way from fading.
Second half starts
And we’re now underway in the second half.
The Philippines kicked off but their rare spell of posession quickly came to an and, with the Matildas quickly on the attack.
AUS 1-0 PHI
Half-time
That’s half-time, after only one minute of added time.
The Matildas dominated the first 45 minutes and hometown hero Sam Kerr opened the scoring in the 14th minute, but could not double their advantage despite their best efforts.
We will be back in around 15 minutes for the second half.
AUS 1-0 PHI
Matildas still searching
As the first half winds down, the Matildas are still searching for their second goal.
Steph Catley had an opportunity from a free kick near the edge of the box, but Philippines goalkeeper Olivia McDaniel comfortably claimed the opportunity.
AUS 1-0 PHI
Philippines on the back foot
Australia have been in total command of this game, which is shown by having 88 per cent possession.
The Philippines have been well and truly on the back foot and will be desperate to get to half-time no worse off than they are now.
AUS 1-0 PHI
Raso’s goal ruled out for offside!
Hayley Raso looked to have doubled the Matildas’ advantage after getting on the end of a brilliant ball from Katrina Gorry.
But VAR has intervented, chalking out the goal for offside.
We are yet to see the lines be drawn but the call did appear to be close.
AUS 1-0 PHI
