Have the Philippines Showed Rivals How to Play Against Matildas?
The Philippines limited Australia to six shots on target using compact defense, with goalkeeper Olivia McDaniel making key saves to frustrate the Matildas, coach Montemurro said.
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Have the Philippines showed rivals how to play against Matildas?
Coach Mark Torcaso had promised his side would ‘annoy’ the host nation in their Asian Cup opener – and they did just that, restricting the Matildas to a narrow 1-0 victory.
Kerr fires Matildas to first win in Asian Cup
HISTORY WAS made in Perth on Sunday night as the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 opened with a spectacular and record-breaking opening ceremony at Perth Stadium, launching the biggest and most high-profile edition in the tournament’s history and the Matildas did not disappoint. Sam Kerr’s early header earned Australia a 1-0 win over the Philippines – it was her first international goal since November 2023 and in front of a 44,379-strong cro…
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