Category Archives: Womens Asian Cup 2026

Japan 1 Australia 0 Australia remembered what football was all about on Saturday night. For anyone who was at the pre-game at the Royal Oak Hotel in Lidcombe or later at the Brewery at Sydney Olympic Park, you will have experienced what it truly means to be a football fan, surrounded by like-minded souls whoContinue reading “Goal from nowhere seals Japanese glory”

South Korea 1 Japan 4 Sydney relies on good weather to host a good event, but as many weddings, birthdays and beach parties have seen sunshine replaced by late afternoon rain on a balmy autumn day, some of the best events take place when everyone comes together thanks to the elements. As the drizzle startedContinue reading “Japanese juggernaut unstoppable… until Saturday.”

Japan 7 Philippines 0 Japan’s quarter-final clash at Stadium Australia was meant to be the day after the Matildas own Sydney quarter-final, and many tickets would have been sold in anticipation of rounding off a smashing weekend of top-flight international football. While this may have been a mitigating factor in the low numbers inside andContinue reading “Ruthless Japan send out a message”

South Korea 6 Uzbekistan 0 When special event buses are running in Sydney, the event is usually one that attracts tens of thousands of fans. Alas, the first quarter final in Sydney, which was meant to involve the Matildas, was never going to attract a crowd to justify the major outlay of a free busContinue reading “South Korea’s six pack for Uzbeks”

India 1 Chinese Taipei 3 A beautiful evening in Parramatta was a stark contrast to last night’s rainy conditions, the final round of group games in Group C coming to a close with what looked like a mismatch on paper. India, battered beyond submission by Japan on the weekend, up against Chinese Taipei, who hadContinue reading “Manisha magic as Chinese Taipei advance”

DPR Korea 1 China 2 A thoroughly miserable grey day in Western Sydney was a total contrast to the last time these two teams were in action, intermittent rain making for ideal conditions on the field, but adding to the barriers keeping the fans away from this tournament so far. The teams emerged well aheadContinue reading “VAR drama, early whistle, China prevail in thriller”

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 ofContinue reading ““F**ck off” : frustrated Matildas exposed in Asian Cup reality check”

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 ofContinue reading “Uzbeks hit the deck, China hit the net”

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 ofContinue reading “DPR Korea ask the sensible questions”

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, andContinue reading “Matildas’ must-win group decider is here”