AFC Women's Asian Cup

FT Sunday, March 1, 2026
Philippines LLLLL 0
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Australia WWLWW 1
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AUS101
Optus Stadium · 44,379 att.

Match Report

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Kerr scores as Matildas open Asian Cup with a win

A first-half header from Sam Kerr got the party started but the Matildas have otherwise been left frustrated in a 1-0 win over the Philippines in their Women's Asian Cup opener in Perth.

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Team Stats

4
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Offsides
0
0
Corner Kicks
6
5
Saves
0
14.6
Possession
85.4
1
SHOTS
15
0
ON GOAL
6
0.0
On Target %
0.4
0
Penalty Goals
0
0
Penalty Kicks Taken
0
0
Accurate Passes
0
0
Passes
0
0.0
Pass Completion %
0.0
0
Accurate Crosses
0
0
Crosses
0
0.0
Cross %
0.0
0
Long Balls
0
0
Accurate Long Balls
0
0.0
Long Balls %
0.0
0
Blocked Shots
3
0
Effective Tackles
0
0
Tackles
0
0.0
Tackle %
0.0
0
Interceptions
0
0
Effective Clearances
0
0
Clearances
0

Lineups

AUS · 4-3-3

  1. 12Chloe LincolnG
  2. 4Clare HuntCD-L
  3. 3Winonah HeatleyCD-R
  4. 7Steph CatleyLB
  5. 21Ellie CarpenterRB
  6. 6Clare WheelerCM
  7. 19Katrina GorryLM
  8. 10Emily van EgmondRM
  9. 20Sam KerrF
  10. 9Caitlin FoordLF
  11. 16Hayley RasoRF

PHI · 4-4-2

  1. 1Olivia McDanielG
  2. 5Hali LongCD-L
  3. 3Jessika CowartCD-R
  4. 13Angela BeardLB
  5. 16Sofia WunschRB
  6. 21Katrina GuillouCM-L
  7. 6Jaclyn SawickiCM-R
  8. 23Alexa PinoLM
  9. 9Carleigh FrillesRM
  10. 10Chandler McDanielCF-L
  11. 8Sara EggesvikCF-R

Timeline

  1. 14' Sam Kerr (Australia) Goal at 14'
  2. 45' Jael-Marie Guy (Philippines) Substitution at 45'
  3. 59' Mary Ramirez (Philippines) Substitution at 59'
  4. 59' Ariana Markey (Philippines) Substitution at 59'
  5. 67' Alanna Kennedy (Australia) Substitution at 67'
  6. 67' Mary Fowler (Australia) Substitution at 67'
  7. 81' Amy Sayer (Australia) Substitution at 81'
  8. 83' Jourdyn Curran (Philippines) Substitution at 83'
  9. 83' Isabella Pasion (Philippines) Substitution at 83'

AFC Women's Asian Cup News

All news
Video Wheeler has done enough for Matildas starting spot ESPN's The Far Post discuss Clare Wheeler's performance and argue that she should be in the starting lineup for the Matildas. Video Matildas' McNamara sharper for Everton move ESPN's The Far Post discuss how Matildas striker Holly McNamara has already grown since moving to Everton and looks more sure of herself in an Australian kit. Video A-League Women player exodus doesn't just hurt league ESPN's The Far Post discuss the lack of professionalisation in the A-League Women, how it is driving players to make overseas moves, and could hurt the Matildas in the future. ESPN Anirudh Menon AFC Women's Asian Cup: Vietnam strike late to down India in opener, as it happened Follow live updates from India's AFC Women's Asian Cup opener against Vietnam