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After recent 'nearlys', Women's Asian Cup in touching distance for Matildas, Montemurro
After falling at the semifinal hurdle twice in the last six years, the Matildas are back in a major tournament final at last. And they want to win the Women's Asian Cup.
Sam Kerr brilliance sinks China in Asian Cup semis
A ice-cool finish from Sam Kerr has secured Australia's place in the Women's Asian Cup final with a 2-1 win over China.
As it happened: Kerr and Foord steer Matildas to Women's Asian Cup final
A spot in the 2026 Women's Asian Cup is on the line as Australia faces off against China in the first semifinal at Perth Stadium. Keep up to date with all the action LIVE from Perth Stadium.
Raso, Catley pass concussion test, on track for China
Star Matildas duo Steph Catley and Hayley Raso have been passed fit for Tuesday night's semifinal showdown against China in Perth, but what role they'll play for Emily van Egmond's special day remains to be seen.
WAC talking points: Torpey, Shao the surprise standouts
The quarterfinals of the Women's Asian Cup dished up some wonderful football with Australia, China, South Korea, and Japan progressing to the semifinals. ESPN's writers break down all the big talking points from the four matches.
Ante Milicic's China not fazed by impending Matildas test
China's quarterfinal win sets up a date with Australia in the semis. And former Matildas coach, and current China coach, Ante Milicic knows his team won't be phased by the task ahead.
Champions China beat Chinese Taipei to set up Asian Cup semi with Matildas
Defending champions China have seen off Chinese Taipei to set up a Women's Asian Cup semifinal against hosts Australia.
Women's Asian Cup tiers: Every participating nation, ranked
The Women's Asian Cup is moving into the knockout stage and every game is must win. Now is the perfect time to assess how every team -- still in contention and eliminated -- is placed.
Women's Asian Cup: Quarterfinal favourites, put your hand up!
Matchday three of the group stage produced some great games and the quartertfinals are now set. ESPN's writers break down all the big talking points from the final round of matches.
North Korean test now lies ahead for Matildas as China go some way in answering their doubters
As China showed why they are the defending champions at the Women's Asian Cup, North Korea will now set their sights on the Matildas.
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Shao Ziqin | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 14 | Li Qingtong | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 7 | Wang Shuang | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Zhang Chengxue | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 23 | Shao Ziqin | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| 7 | Wang Shuang | 1 | 3 | 2 |