Asian Cup heartbreak for unlucky Matildas
Australia have missed a golden opportunity to head into next year’s Women’s World Cup as Asian champions after suffering an 11th-hour defeat against Japan in Amman.
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Australia have missed a golden opportunity to head into next year’s Women’s World Cup as Asian champions after suffering an 11th-hour defeat against Japan in Amman.
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