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A tale of three Westfield Matildas' Mothers: "You have just got to be there to support them.”

Ask most footballers and they will cite the support of their parents as a major factor in their success and that is no different for the Westfield Matildas.

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2010 Asian Cup Rewind: Dodd - The Matildas are a national symbol of global modernity

On the night the Westfield Matildas created history at the 2010 AFC Women's Asian Cup, Moya Dodd (cap 42) was there to proudly witness the moment in her capacity as a member of the AFC Women's Football Committee.

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2010 Asian Cup Rewind: Westfield Matildas crowned champions of Asia

The Westfield Matildas have been crowned the 2010 AFC Women's Asian Cup Champions with Kyah Simon securing the winning penalty for Australia on a night of challenging conditions at Chengdu Sports Centre. It is Australia's major silverware - men's or women's - since joining

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2010 Asian Cup Rewind: Kate Gill - “I stuck my hand up to do it.”

Kate Gill was one of the Westfield Matildas' key forward in their 2010 AFC Women's Asian Cup campaign. The one time captain and highest all time goalscorer looks back at the tournament a decade on. It was a moment that Australia had found few and far between - the ball dee

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How to watch full match of Westfield Matildas v DPR Korea 2010 AFC Women's Asian Cup Final

This Saturday night, join us in reliving the 2010 AFC Women's Asian Cup Final with a full match replay of the historic match. After overcoming Japan in the Semi-Final, DPR Korea awaits in the show-piece event held in Chengdu, China. The Westfield Matildas will be looking t

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Aussies Abroad: Women's Super League season ended immediately

The FA Women's Super League & Women's Championship Board have confirmed the decision to end the 2019-20 season for the Barclays FA Women's Super League with immediate effect. It was hoped the season would resume along with the men's English Premier League, however, following "

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A Numbers Game: Taking Kerr of Business

In collaboration with Opta, our new series takes a look at the stats behind the evolution of our Westfield Matildas stars over the past couple of years. First up is our captain, and goalscoring machine, Sam Kerr. The trajectory of Samantha Kerr's football career has been a

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2010 Asian Cup Rewind: Australia finish second in Group B following China defeat

The Westfield Matildas' suffered their first loss of the 2010 AFC Women's Asian Cup campaign, falling to hosts China PR in a top-of-the-group clash. An impressive long-range effort by China's 21-year-old star Zhang Rui was the decider between the hosts and the form team of the

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Emily Gielnik is redefining success and herself

Thehighs and lows of football not only define someone as football, but also as person.

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2010 Asian Cup Rewind: Sermanni names squad for the AFC Women's Asian Cup

Westfield Matildas Head Coach Tom Sermanni has today selected the 23 player squad who will travel to Chengdu, China, to compete in the AFC Women-s Asian Cup 2010 from 19-30 May. The 23 players, selected following intensive camps in Canberra and the Gold Coast and matches again

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A historic triumph: Reliving Australia's 2010 AFC Women's Asian Cup campaign

"When it came down to penalties, we basically had the usual chat.

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Casey Dumont: 'You have to be a special breed to be a nurse'

On International Nurses Day we salute and thank those who are working tirelessly throughout all sectors of our health system to help save lives, including football's own Casey Dumont. ... Goalkeeper Casey Dumont is used to being cool under pressure on the football pitch, but off

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Books, Boots and Belief: Amy Sayer is ready for her next chapter

A whisper that travelled the globe has provided Amy Sayer with a world of opportunities. The restrictions are easing slowly but it's as the light begins to crawl into the shadows earlier each day. With it comes a chill that in one moment is invigorating, and in the next can

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Home Sweet Home for Hayley Raso

For many of the Westfield Matildas' mothers, this year has been that little different with many having their daughters' home for the first time in years. This was the case for Renaye Sweeting, Mum to Hayley Raso. Raso is one of the Westfield Matildas' most electric forwards

Westfield Matildas v New Zealand - FIFA20 Battle

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MATCH REPORT: Lydia Williams manages Westfield Matildas to FIFA victory

Led by debutante e-manager Lydia Williams, the Westfield Matildas prevailed 1-0 in a close battle against a Football Ferns team e-managed by Rebekah Stott. Williams used Katrina Gorry's long range goal scoring prowess to her advantage with the midfielder's first half goal enou

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