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.
Follow the action live!
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!
Kerr is in!
Sam Kerr has been named to start in her home city and is set to partner Caitlin Foord and Hayley Raso up front.
But goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold, who has been a limited participant at training in recent days, has not been given a start, instead figuring amongst the substitutes.
Chloe Lincoln will start between the sticks, while star midfielder Kyra Cooney-Cross is not in the squad.
Matildas side: Chloe Lincoln (goalkeeper), Winonah Heatley, Clare Hunt, Steph Catley, Ellie Carpenter, Clare Wheeler, Emily Van Egmond, Katrina Gorry, Hayley Raso, Sam Kerr (captain), Caitlin Foord
Hello!
And welcome to our coverage of the Women’s Asian Cup tournament opener between the Matildas and the Philippines at Optus Stadium.
One of the country’s most beloved sides is back in action, and will take to the pitch after a hugely-anticipated performance from K-Pop Demon Hunters star Audrey Nuna.
We will have team news for you shortly.
