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Emily van Egmond of the CommBank Matildas during their 2026 Women's Asian Cup match against Iran - 5 March 2026 - By The White Line / Rachel Bach
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Van Egmond: We’re starting to find our feet

Experienced CommBank Matildas midfielder Emily van Egmond said that the team was beginning to find their feet in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™ after their 4-0 victory over IR Iran on Thursday evening.Van Egmond was directly involved in two of the four goals that the team scored

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 05: Charlize Rule of Australia runs with the ball during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 match between Islamic Republic of Iran and Australia Matildas at Gold Coast Stadium on March 05, 2026 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)
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Rule: "It's a big occassion that I've worked hard for."

CommBank Matildas defender Charlie Rule reflected on only her second appearance for the senior national team, saying that she feels honoured to be a part of the squad.She helped the side keep a clean sheet in their 4-0 win against IR Iran on Thursday evening and the 23-year-old l

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 05: Amy Sayer of Australia runs with the ball during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 match between Islamic Republic of Iran and Australia Matildas at Gold Coast Stadium on March 05, 2026 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)
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Sayer: It was extra special to score

CommBank Matilda Amy Sayer reflected that it was extra special to be on the scoresheet in her first start at a major tournament for the senior team.Sayer scored the team’s first goal, a long range effort from the right-hand side of the field. “The biggest feeling that I had was j

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 05: Alanna Kennedy of Australia celebrates after scoring the teams fourth goal during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 match between Islamic Republic of Iran and Australia Matildas at Gold Coast Stadium on March 05, 2026 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)
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Kennedy: We got a bit of confidence in our performance

CommBank Matilda Alanna Kennedy said that the 4-0 victory against IR Iran has helped build confidence within the team ahead of the final group stage game against Korea Republic.Kennedy scored her first brace in national team colours since 2018 to help Australia qualify for the kn

Montemurro: Win against IR Iran a positive step forward
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Montemurro: Win against IR Iran a positive step forward

CommBank Matildas Head Coach Joe Montemurro said that the team’s 4-0 victory over IR Iran was a positive step towards building into the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™.He was speaking alongside Player of the Match Alanna Kennedy after the game at Gold Coast Stadium on Thurs

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 05: Amy Sayer of Australia celebrates with teammates after scoring the teams first goal during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 match between Islamic Republic of Iran and Australia Matildas at Gold Coast Stadium on March 05, 2026 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)
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WATCH: CommBank Matildas book place in quarter-finals with 4-0 victory over IR Iran

The CommBank Matildas have secured their place in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ quarter-finals with a 4-0 victory over IR Iran.Alanna Kennedy scored a brace either side of half-time while Amy Sayer and Mary Fowler also found the scoresheet.