Matildas vs China: Asian Cup Semifinal Showdown

0:00In Sydney, it's March 16th, and here's what is going on. The Matilda's are one step from the final at the Women's Asian Cup, facing defending champions China in the first semi-final tonight at Per Stadium. Both teams have locked in spots and next year's Women's World Cup in Brazil, but the winner advances to the title match Saturday night in Sydney. Kickoff is at 6 p.m.a.wst. You can catch the action live on Network 10 or stream it on Paramount Plus. ABC Sport has live blogs, radio coverage on ABC Listen, and full tournament updates online. That's 9 p.m. in New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, and Tasmania. 8.30 p.m. in South Australia, 8 p.m. in. Queensland, and 7.30 p.m. in the Northern Territory. China has dominated this tournament with nine titles, while the Matilda's have just one major win from the 2010 Asian Cup. Adding intrigue, two Australian coaches go head to head. Joe Montemuro for the Matilda's and Auntie Milicic for China's Steel Roses.

1:02The Matilda's went unbeaten through the group stage before edging North Korea two to one in the quarterfinals. China topped its group, but needed extra time for a two-nil win over Chinese Taipei, meaning they have one less rest day heading in. Injuries sideline Steph Catley and Haley Rassel last time out, with Mary Fowler and Caitlin Torpe stepping up nicely. Emily Van Eggman could break the Matilda's caps record at 170 if she plays, and Montemuro figures to field his top line up tonight. The Daily News Now is grateful to our sponsor for today's episode. It looks like a pillow. It sounds like headphones, built for comfort, and sound. S-O-L-I-SOLYPILO.COM