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.
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.
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Analysis
How important will Sam Kerr breaking her goal drought prove in the long term?
Ben Smith’s take
Here’s Ben Smith’s match report from the opening game of the Women’s Asian Cup.
Matildas win!
The full-time siren has sounded, with the Matildas holding on for a 1-0 win over the Philippines.
Hometown hero Sam Kerr’s goal proved decisive, with the hosts not able to come up with a second goal despite dominating the remainder of the game.
We will keep you up to date with everyhing from the post-match.
FINAL SCORE: AUS 1-0 PHI
Fowler up and over
Mary Fowler has seen enough, trying to take on the burden of scoring the Matildas’ second goal from distance.
The effort sailed over the bar.
AUS 1-0 PHI
Still five minutes left
There was only one minute of added time in the first half but five more have been tacked on at the end of the second.
AUS 1-0 PHI
Still 1-0
Still no joy for the Matildas, who are continuing to press with the clock now ticking into added time.
Will they be able to seal the win, or could the Philipines bag a shock equaliser?
AUS 1-0 PHI
Drinks break
Philippines goalkeeper Olivia McDaniel - who has been very good today - is currently cramping creating time for an impromptu drinks break.
With 84 minutes gone in regulation time, the Matildas will look to regroup in search of a second goal.
AUS 1-0 PHI
Sayer having her say
Amy Sayer has taken no time to have an impact, producing a brilliant first-time pass to tee up Steph Catley.
The effort very nearly found the corner but just sailed wide.
AUS 1-0 PHI
Raso off
Hayley Raso has been taken off for Amy Sayer.
The winger produced a lively performance, which was very nearly highlighted by a goal the video assistant referee later ruled out for offside.
AUS 1-0 PHI
Kerr nearly
Sam Kerr has sliced another effort wide, which perhaps came on the back of her not quite managing to take a brisk pass cleanly.
The Matildas captain is still moving well.
AUS 1-0 PHI
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