CommBank Junior Matildas dominate in first AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ Qualifier

The CommBank Junior Matildas opened their AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ Qualifying campaign with a commanding 22-0 win over the Northern Mariana Islands in Singapore on Monday night.

It was a dominant performance from start to finish, with Australia asserting control early through a goal to Claire Corbett in the opening minute and maintaining a strong lead throughout.

Izabella Rako led the way with four goals, while 13 of her teammates also found the back of the net in a well-rounded attacking display.

By half-time, Australia had built an unassailable lead, combining clinical finishing with unwavering pressure, which allowed their opponents little time on the ball.

Despite the scoreline, the team maintained discipline in their defensive structure, limiting Northern Mariana Islands to minimal attacking opportunities and keeping them scoreless by game's end.

The result gives Australia early momentum in their quest to qualify for the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup™ China 2026. They next face the home side, Singapore, on Friday night.

The top finisher in Group E will advance to next year's AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™.

Match Details:

Northern Mariana Islands : 0
CommBank Junior Matildas: 22 (Claire Corbett 1', Izabella Rako 4' 9' 27' 51', Theodora Mouithys Mickalad 10', Rubi Sullivan 18', Keira Sarris 35', Abbie Puckett 41', Sienna Calvanese 44' 58' 69', Sakura Leong 47', Maeve Nicholas 47' 77', Tyra Bagiante 52' 56', Hayley Muir 54' 87', Willa Pearson 67', Leyla Hussein 74'

Tournament: AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ Qualifiers
Date: Monday, 14 October 2025
Kick-off: 7.30pm (local) / 10.30pm AEDT 
Venue: Bishan Stadium, Singapore

CommBank Junior Matildas Starting XI: 1. Annabelle Croll (GK), 2. Willa Pearson, 4. Keira Sarris, 7. Claire Corbett (10. Leyla Hussein 63'), 9. Izabella Rako, 16. Rubi Sullivan (13. Maeve Nicholas 45'), 19. Sienna Calvanese, 20. Sakura Leong (8. Kaya Jugovic 63'), 21. Theo Mouithys Mickalad (C)(5. Liana Luong 63'), 22. Hayley Muir, 23. Abbie Puckett (15. Tyra Bagiante 45')

Substitutes not used: 3. Charlotte Bradshaw, 6. Aeryn Tarrant, 12. Chelsea McCredie (GK), 14. Jada Taylor, 17. Tessa Young & 18. Dali Gorr Burchmore (GK).

Next Match:

Australia v Singapore
Date: Friday, 17 October 2025 
Time: 7.30pm (local) / 10.30pm AEDT 
Venue: Bishan Stadium, Singapore