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“F**ck off” : frustrated Matildas exposed in Asian Cup reality check
Australia 3 South Korea 3 This was meant to be a fairytale run of games in Sydney, packing out Accor Stadium with fervent Matildas fans en route to Asian Cup glory; however, as big-time women’s football returned to our shores after a series of underwhelming attendances, South Korea provided the Matildas’ first major test of… Read more
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Uzbeks hit the deck, China hit the net
Uzbekistan 0 China 3 Conditions had eased in Parramatta as part two of this double game day came to life, the heat and humidity giving way to a perfect night for football in the stands and on the pitch. Outside, the red shirts of China were prominent in the stadium precinct and a chunk of… Read more
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DPR Korea ask the sensible questions
Bangladesh 0 North Korea 5 Sydney’s humidity in early autumn is notoriously heavy after a rainy period and today in Parramatta, the scale must have been nudging Far North Queensland levels, the stadium precinct’s tiny trees offering little protection from the blazing sun and most people dripping with sweat. A small crowd made use of… Read more
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Matildas’ must-win group decider is here
Iran 0 Australia 4 The Loose Moose was a very appropriate venue for the Matildas Active pre-game get-together, ardent Australia fans from around the country descending on Broadbeach for another marvellous meeting of our beautiful game. The steamy conditions suggested late rain, but the short walk to the shuttle buses was in hot sunshine, and… Read more
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South Korea tee up your Sunday night
Philippines 0 South Korea 3 A statement victory by South Korea on the Gold Coast gave Australian fans food for thought, the shot-shy Matildas knowing that only an avalanche of goals in game two of this massive double-header would allow them to draw in the final group-stage game and still claim top spot. A bright,… Read more
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A-League tipping Round 20 : Jostling at the top
Sprinkled amongst the AFC Women’s Asian Cup action, we have a four-game round of A-League Men’s action for you, the top five teams in action and plenty of permutations depending on the outcomes of some juicy encounters. The leader board remains tight in our tips and predictions ladder, and I’m sure that all of you… Read more
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Bengal Tigresses win the hearts of Western Sydney
China 2 Bangladesh 0 Fifteen minutes to kick-off at CommBank Stadium in Parramatta, with the whole stadium open, the photographers in place and the substitutes already in their dugouts, the death knell tolled and the flags of the two nations were unfurled to warm applause from a meagre yet bigger crowd than we had seen… Read more
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If a tree falls in the forest…?
People’s Republic of Korea 3 Uzbekistan 0 Just take it at face value – this was a 1pm kick-off on a weekday out in Parramatta, this was not Colombia in the Women’s World Cup, it was two unknown entities, unknown for vastly different reasons. A crowd that could not have been any more than 500… Read more
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A controlled mess
Australia 1 Philippines 0 The Matildas opened the Women’s Asian Cup 2026 edition with the most comprehensive 1-0 win in Perth, captain Sam Kerr notching the only goal of the game, and they will now know that conquering Asia is not going to be straightforward. A defensive display from the Philippines showed nothing of their… Read more
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A-League tipping Round 19 : F3 derby spectacular and Wanderers revival?
Hey, you’re not meant to be reading about men’s football this weekend! Don’t you know the Matildas are in action? Thank you for continuing to visit The Roar’s A-League tips and predictions while our beloved website remains dormant, waiting for the prince to wake her up with a kiss. So much good quality action being… Read more
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