Matildas Secure Asian Cup Final Spot

0:00In Sydney today, March 17th. The Australian Matilda's are heading to the Women's Asian Cup Final after a 2-1 semi-final win over China. Goals from Kaelin Ford and Sam Kerr sealed the victory on Tuesday night at Perth Stadium, packed with 35,170 fans. Coach Joe Montemarro explained that star-winger Haley Rossso stayed on the bench as an unused substitute, purely for tactical reasons, and the 31-year-old is fully fit for Saturday's decider. Rossso had missed earlier matches, including a 3-3 group stage draw with South Korea and a 2-1 quarter-final win over North Korea, due to concussion. Against China, the Matilda's improved their possession to about 56% from 38% before, but managed just 8 shots on, goal while China fired off 14. Montemarro noted the game didn't open up as hoped, so they focused on controlling the middle. He wants the team to break old habits and play more proactively, staying higher up the

1:01pitch and being braver with the ball to suit modern football. Ford believes a trophy win would elevate women's football in Australia. The Matilda's have come close before, reaching the semi-finals at the 2023 World Cup and losing Asian Cup Finals in 2014, 2018. Now, with a shot at their first silverware since 2010, the team is determined to go all out. They fought hard to get here and feel it's time to finally claim victory. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. Do not just fall asleep, drift into what you are listening to, solypillo.com.