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Why the Asian Cup is so special for Kyah Simon

The AFC Asian Cup holds a special place in the heart of Kyah Simon. Eight years ago, on a muddy pitch in China, the then-teenage Westfield Matildas striker stayed ice cool in the rain to make history for football in Australia. With Simon's boots sodden and heavy from the

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‘Reality check’ has Westfield Matildas ready for Asian Cup assault

Veteran goalkeeper Lydia Williams says the Westfield Matildas’ “reality check” at the recent Algarve Cup has the team primed for success at this month’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup. Alen Stajcic’s side headed to the Algarve Cup in Portugal as the pre-tournament favourites but had to

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Westfield Matildas ‘buzzing’ ahead of Asian Cup in Jordan

Emily van Egmond says the Westfield Matildas are relishing their first trip to the Middle East and insists the team’s focus is squarely centred on winning the Asian Cup for a second time. Alen Stajcic’s side have arrived in Jordan for the continental tournament and trained for

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In Pictures: Westfield Matildas train in Jordan

The Westfield Matildas have arrived in Jordan and quickly hit the training pitch as preparations continue ahead of the 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. Here are the best images from the team's first training session in Amman. Click on the top right of each image to view the full

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De Vanna desperate for successful final chapter with Westfield Matildas

Westfield Matildas co-captain Lisa De Vanna is determined to enrich her final years in international football with the kind of success she has long craved. The explosive attacker has been a key member of the national team since 2004, winning the AFC Women's Asian Cup in 2010 a

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Crummer ready to be Westfield Matildas' problem solver

Versatile attacker Larissa Crummer is happy to play the part of utility as she carves out a valuable role for the Westfield Matildas. A natural centre-forward, the former Westfield W-League golden boot winner started at right-back in the recent friendly win over Thailand and h