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The CommBank Young Matildas will have their chance to book their ticket to the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ final when they take on Japan in the semi-final on Wednesday night (AEDT).Australia went through to the final four after finishing at the top of Group A, remaining undefeated throughout the group stage. The side will take on defending AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup champions, Japan, for a spot in the final. Japan went through second in Group B, after suffering defeat to Korea DPR on the final matchday.The CommBank Young Matildas already booked their spot in the FIFA U20 Women…
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- 2 years ago
MELBOURNE Victory are the 2020/21 Westfield W-League champions, and they did it the hard way.
Teenage star Kyra Cooney-Cross was the hero for Victory, delivering a corner that swerved straight into the Sydney goal in the last seconds of extra-time, with a penalty shoot-out beckoning.
It was a devastating blow for the home side, and particularly goalkeeper Jada Whyman who was unable to keep out Cooney-Cross’s corner but had delivered a series of remarkable saves to keep her side on level terms until the very end.
But ultimately Victory were deserved champions, owning the big occasion and…
Teenage star Kyra Cooney-Cross was the hero for Victory, delivering a corner that swerved straight into the Sydney goal in the last seconds of extra-time, with a penalty shoot-out beckoning.
It was a devastating blow for the home side, and particularly goalkeeper Jada Whyman who was unable to keep out Cooney-Cross’s corner but had delivered a series of remarkable saves to keep her side on level terms until the very end.
But ultimately Victory were deserved champions, owning the big occasion and…
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- 4 years 11 months ago
The Coalition of Major Professional and Participation Sports (COMPPS) today announced that David Gallop AM, the CEO of Football Federation Australia, will become the new Chairperson of COMPPS, effective immediately, with James Sutherland stepping down as the current Chairperson following his resignation as CEO of Cricket Australia.
James Sutherland has held the position of Chairperson since COMPPS was formed in 2009, and has been CEO of Cricket Australia since 2001. He will officially vacate his role as CEO of Cricket Australia at their Annual General Meeting later this month.
Gallop…
James Sutherland has held the position of Chairperson since COMPPS was formed in 2009, and has been CEO of Cricket Australia since 2001. He will officially vacate his role as CEO of Cricket Australia at their Annual General Meeting later this month.
Gallop…
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- 7 years 5 months ago
At the conclusion of the group stages of the Tokyo 2020 Football Tournaments, the Matildas and Olyroos have left their mark at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
On Tuesday night, the Matildas secured progression to the final eight of the Tokyo 2020 Women’s Football Tournament after they recorded a nil all draw with the world’s number one ranked nation, United States of America, in Kashima.
Tony Gustavsson’s team finished third in a tough Group G, having recorded four Group Stage points following a victory over New Zealand, a draw with the USA, and a loss to group winners Sweden. It is the…
On Tuesday night, the Matildas secured progression to the final eight of the Tokyo 2020 Women’s Football Tournament after they recorded a nil all draw with the world’s number one ranked nation, United States of America, in Kashima.
Tony Gustavsson’s team finished third in a tough Group G, having recorded four Group Stage points following a victory over New Zealand, a draw with the USA, and a loss to group winners Sweden. It is the…
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- 4 years 7 months ago
Football Australia is saddened to hear news of the passing of Socceroo number 141, Bill Mahoney.
At the age of 19, Bill was included in the Australian squad to tour South Africa in 1950 as back-up goalkeeper to Norman Conquest. He enjoyed a representative career that extended over 8 years and included 14 appearances for Australia, 8 games for NSW, and 7 matches for Northern NSW against touring international sides.
Bill’s A international appearance came against South Africa in Adelaide in September 1955.
Bill played in Northern NSW alongside the likes of Alf Quill and Reg Date. In…
At the age of 19, Bill was included in the Australian squad to tour South Africa in 1950 as back-up goalkeeper to Norman Conquest. He enjoyed a representative career that extended over 8 years and included 14 appearances for Australia, 8 games for NSW, and 7 matches for Northern NSW against touring international sides.
Bill’s A international appearance came against South Africa in Adelaide in September 1955.
Bill played in Northern NSW alongside the likes of Alf Quill and Reg Date. In…
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- 4 years 9 months ago
A host of representatives from professional and community sport have been recognised at the rebel Female Football awards breakfast on Friday morning.
The ceremony, held annually on International Women’s Day, celebrates achievement in women’s football from national through to grassroots level.
There were awards and nominations up for grabs across the Westfield W-League, Hyundai A-League and member federation categories. Here is a look at all of the winners and nominees...
BEST OF: Stunning free-kicks of the Westfield W-League 2018/19 Season
VIDEOS: Remember…
The ceremony, held annually on International Women’s Day, celebrates achievement in women’s football from national through to grassroots level.
There were awards and nominations up for grabs across the Westfield W-League, Hyundai A-League and member federation categories. Here is a look at all of the winners and nominees...
BEST OF: Stunning free-kicks of the Westfield W-League 2018/19 Season
VIDEOS: Remember…
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- 7 years ago
The Subway Young Socceroos produced a strong opening performance at the AFC U-20 Asian Cup China 2025™ defeating Kyrgyz Republic 5-1 in Shenzhen.The two South Australian forwards Luka Jovanovic and Musa Toure starred with a brace each, as Australia now look to secure knockout qualification from Group A.A match that was defined by its openness, despite it being their first group stage clash, Australia U20s would fittingly strike early from a counter-attack. Luka Jovanovic shrugging off two markers to power his effort in via the near post following a long ball from skipper Sebastian Esposito.…
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- 1 year 1 month ago
The story of Australian football is a story about our nation’s migrant history.
First introduced in the late 19th century by Englishman John Walter Fletcher, football (or soccer) soon became a space for migrant communities – many of whom fled war and persecution in their homelands – to gather and celebrate their culture and heritage.
Many of Australia’s oldest football clubs were formed by these immigrant groups: the Greeks of South Melbourne and Sydney Olympic, the Italians of Marconi and Adelaide City, the Croatians of Melbourne Knights, Sydney United and Perth's…
First introduced in the late 19th century by Englishman John Walter Fletcher, football (or soccer) soon became a space for migrant communities – many of whom fled war and persecution in their homelands – to gather and celebrate their culture and heritage.
Many of Australia’s oldest football clubs were formed by these immigrant groups: the Greeks of South Melbourne and Sydney Olympic, the Italians of Marconi and Adelaide City, the Croatians of Melbourne Knights, Sydney United and Perth's…
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- 5 years 5 months ago
The CommBank Junior Matildas kicked off their AFF U18 Women’s Championship campaign with a 4-0 win over the Philippines, the win was the team's first international activity since their involvement in the 2019 AFC U16 Women's Championship where they finished fourth in the tournament.
Australia goes to the top of Group B after their opening game, with Avaani Prakash scoring twice and India Beier and Maya Lobo both finding the back of the net in the second half.
Head Coach Rae Dower spoke about the victory after her side's opening match.
"I'm ecstatic to finally get this…
Australia goes to the top of Group B after their opening game, with Avaani Prakash scoring twice and India Beier and Maya Lobo both finding the back of the net in the second half.
Head Coach Rae Dower spoke about the victory after her side's opening match.
"I'm ecstatic to finally get this…
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- 3 years 8 months ago
While the CommBank Matildas were entertaining Perth with a dazzling eight-goal performance against the Philippines, on the other side of the country in Melbourne, the CommBank Young Matildas gathered together with their eyes glued to the TV to watch their senior counterparts.Narrowly avoiding their 10pm curfew, the CommBank Young Matildas’ squad were able to watch Sam Kerr and Caitlin Foord’s hat-tricks and Clare Wheeler’s first international goal, serving as the perfect inspiration for the nine-day camp at the newly opened Home of the Matildas.While one day playing for the senior national…
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- 2 years 4 months ago
The new FFA Cup Round of 32 format has changed things up in 2021, and one of the results of that was a record number of Member Federation v A-League matches being drawn!
Out of the 16 matches in the Round of 32, eight of those will see a National Premier Leagues club host an A-League club.
The change comes after a move to a Zone format for the 2021 Round of 32, removing fixed A-League v A-League or Member Federation v Member Federation ties.
This has created more unpredictability within the draw, and from the Round of 16, the draw will be completely open nation-wide.…
Out of the 16 matches in the Round of 32, eight of those will see a National Premier Leagues club host an A-League club.
The change comes after a move to a Zone format for the 2021 Round of 32, removing fixed A-League v A-League or Member Federation v Member Federation ties.
This has created more unpredictability within the draw, and from the Round of 16, the draw will be completely open nation-wide.…
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- 4 years 8 months ago
The Futsalroos began their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ on the back-foot following a strong display from continental heavyweights Japan who won 6-2.Ethan De Melo provided an early scare for the Samurai Five when he opened the scoring within the first 30 seconds of play, following a goal scramble caused by a side-ball routine.
Ethan De Melo celebrates after opening the scoring. Photo credit AFC Media.
Pivot Grant Lynch volleyed from outside the area which required a spectacular save by Japanese shot-stopper Hiroshi Tabuchi.Despite his…
Ethan De Melo celebrates after opening the scoring. Photo credit AFC Media.
Pivot Grant Lynch volleyed from outside the area which required a spectacular save by Japanese shot-stopper Hiroshi Tabuchi.Despite his…
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- 1 month 4 weeks ago
Australia will face Chinese Taipei on Friday night (5:00 pm AEST) in their second game of Group B 2024 AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup Round 1 Qualifiers.
The CommBank Junior Matildas will finish Round 1 of their qualifiers against Chinese Taipei, with the top two teams will progress to Round 2 Qualifiers in September 2023.
The match can be streamed live and free in Australia here thanks to the Mongolian Football Federation.
AFC U17 WOMEN’S ASIAN CUP | ROUND 1 QUALIFIERS - GROUP B
Australia v Chinese Taipei
Date: Friday, 28 April 2023
Time: 3.00…
The CommBank Junior Matildas will finish Round 1 of their qualifiers against Chinese Taipei, with the top two teams will progress to Round 2 Qualifiers in September 2023.
The match can be streamed live and free in Australia here thanks to the Mongolian Football Federation.
AFC U17 WOMEN’S ASIAN CUP | ROUND 1 QUALIFIERS - GROUP B
Australia v Chinese Taipei
Date: Friday, 28 April 2023
Time: 3.00…
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- 2 years 11 months ago
After an electric 3-1 win over host nation Costa Rica, Young Matildas' head coach Leah Blayney spoke to media as the team continue their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign against Brazil on Sunday.
"The group's pulled up really, really well. We had a good recovery day yesterday and today we're training out of the stadium we're going to play at tomorrow. Everybody's just excited to get back out there and put on that national team jersey," Blayney said at the pre-match press conference.
After waiting nearly 6000 days since their…
"The group's pulled up really, really well. We had a good recovery day yesterday and today we're training out of the stadium we're going to play at tomorrow. Everybody's just excited to get back out there and put on that national team jersey," Blayney said at the pre-match press conference.
After waiting nearly 6000 days since their…
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- 3 years 7 months ago