
Matildas' Raso & Catley Back for Semifinal
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Thrilling news for Australias Matildas as they gear up for their Womens Asian Cup semifinal against China! Star winger Hayley Raso and defender Steph Catley have recovered from concussions and are available for selection. Both players returned to training today and received the green light from the coach. Additionally, midfielder Emily van Egmond is set to make history, earning her 170th cap and becoming the Matildas most-capped player ever. A win would secure Australias spot in the final against either South Korea or Japan. China, aiming for their tenth title, will be without playmaker Wang Shuang due to yellow cards. The coach emphasizes the need for more courage on the ball, as Australia seeks their second Asian Cup crown since 2010.
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0:00From Sydney, this is your March 16th update. Great news for Australia's Matilda's ahead of their women's Asian Cup semi-final against China tomorrow night in Perth. Star-winger Hayley-Rasso and Defender Steph Catley have both clear concussion protocols and are available for selection. Rosso set out since getting concussed in the 4-0 win over Iran on March 5th. Catley picked up her knock three days later during the 3-3 draw with South Korea. She has turned up at training today and got the all clear from the coach. The coach confirmed they're in the squad but played a coy on starting lineups, just smiling and saying, wait and see. It's also a milestone night for midfielder Emily Van Egman, who will earn her 170th cap and become the Matilda's most cap player, ever. A victory with Sin Australia straight to Saturday's final against either South Korea or Japan. China, hungry for a record-tenth title, will misplaymaker Wang Shuang after she picked up too many yellow cards. Meanwhile, the coach wants his team to show more bravery on the ball after some uneven performances
1:04so far. China brings a tight, organized setup, but the Matilda's are chasing just their second Asian Cup crown since 2010. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. A pillow that plays your podcasts, music, or white noise privately, no earbuds required. S-O-L-I-SOL-PILLOW.COM
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