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Queens of Asia Japan deal Matildas harsh reality check as Asia Cup looms

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The Matildas were blown off the park in their SheBelieves Cup opener against Japan in a lesson that can be considered harshly learned.

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Football news 2025, Matildas lose SheBelieves Cup debut to Japan

The Matildas have been taught a “lesson” by Japan a year out from a potential Asian Cup meeting with the women’s football powerhouse. The Aussies were thumped 4-0 in what was their worst ever defeat to Japan and a disastrous debut at the SheBelieves Cup on Friday morning. Japan had 18 shots at goal to Australia’s one – the Matildas’ lone strike came late in the piece when Charlotte Grant hit the woodwork. READ MORE: Grand finalists dominant as t…

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