The CommBank Junior Matildas are officially on their way to the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ after toppling Singapore in their second qualifying match of the week.
Following their 22-0 demolition of the Northern Mariana Islands on Monday, the CommBank Junior Matildas continued their winning form, defeating the hosts 11-0 at Bishan Stadium.
Theodora Mouithys Mickalad was the star from the start, hitting home her first of four goals for the match in the 11th minute. These were soon followed by goals two, three and four - for Australia and Mouithys Mickalad - all within the opening 20 minutes.
Claire Corbett, Willa Pearson, Izabella Rako, and Keira Sarris joined Mouithys Mickalad on the scoresheet, as the Singaporean goalkeeper received a red card before Australia finished the first half nine goals ahead.
After the break, half-time substitute Maeve Nicholas had an immediate impact before Rako continued on with her blistering form for the week, completing a hat-trick and taking Australia to an 11-0 win.
The result means the CommBank Junior Matildas finish top of Group E with two wins from two matches, scoring 33 goals without conceding.
Their qualification secures a place among Asia’s best eight teams at the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup, to be held in China next April. The tournament also serves as the official pathway to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026, offering a major opportunity for the next generation of Australian talent to test themselves on the international stage.
Match Details:
CommBank Junior Matildas: 11 (Theodora Mouithys Mickalad 11’ 13’ 17’ 20’, Claire Corbett 26’, Willa Pearson 29’, Izabella Rako 36’ 45’ 75’, Keira Sarris 44’, Maeve Nicholas 61’)
Singapore : 0
Tournament: AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ Qualifiers
Date: Friday, 17 October 2025
Kick-off: 7.30pm (local) / 10.30pm AEDT
Venue: Bishan Stadium, Singapore
CommBank Junior Matildas Starting XI: 1. Annabelle Croll (GK) (12. Chelsea McCredie (GK) 73'), 2. Willa Pearson (3. Charlotte Bradshaw 60'), 4. Keira Sarris, 7. Claire Corbett (17. Tessa Young 67'), 8. Kaya Jugovic (C), 9. Izabella Rako, 16. Rubi Sullivan, 20. Sakura Leong, 21. Theo Mouithys Mickalad (11. Alara Turkkan 60'), 22. Hayley Muir, 23. Abbie Puckett (13. Maeve Nicholas 45')
Substitutes not used: 5. Liana Luong, 6. Aeryn Tarrant, 10. Leyla Hussein, 14. Jada Taylor, 15. Tyra Bagiante, 18. Dali Gorr Burchmore (GK) & 19. Sienna Calvanese