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Australia Advances to AFC Final with Dramatic 2-1 Win

3/17/2026

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Australia defeated China 2-1 to reach the final of the 2026 Women's AFC Asian Cup.
Sam Kerr scored the second-half winner after Caitlin Foord's early strike, Zhang Linyan's penalty, and contributions from Kaitlyn Torpey and Katrina Gorry.
The Matildas will face Japan or South Korea in Sydney on Saturday.
Coach Joe Montemurro acknowledged the need for improvement.

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Australia defeated China 2-1 to reach the final of the 2026 Women's AFC Asian Cup.
Sam Kerr scored the second-half winner after Caitlin Foord's early strike, Zhang Linyan's penalty, and contributions from Kaitlyn Torpey and Katrina Gorry.
The Matildas will face Japan or South Korea in Sydney on Saturday.
Coach Joe Montemurro acknowledged the need for improvement.