Women's Asian Cup match discussion thread

[HonestSpursFan]

Matchups for the semi-finals and play-in matches have now been confirmed, along with possible permutations for the final and are as follows:

Semi-finals

• Matildas v China
• South Korea v Japan

Play-in matches

• North Korea v Chinese Taipei
• Uzbekistan v Philippines

Final

• Matildas/China v South Korea/Japan

My prediction is a Matildas vs Japan final. North Korea and the Philippines to make the World Cup.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

North Korea and the Philippines to make the World Cup.

North Korea and the Philippines would qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup directly by winning their play-in matches but Uzbekistan and Chinese Taipei still have a chance at qualification through the inter-confederation playoffs.

 

[melbcityguy]

C'mon Matildas let's gooo

 

[HonestSpursFan]

LET'S GO TILLIES!!! We need everyone to get behind the girls tonight for our semi against China! And remember: that TV record from the World Cup still stands! Even if that record isn’t broken I’m expecting an audience in the millions!

LET'S DO THIS!!!

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Joe Montemurro has confirmed that both Steph Catley and Hayley Raso will be back for the Matildas in our semi-final against China, with Emily van Egmond also in line to receive her 170th cap, breaking Clare Polkinghorne's all-time appearances record.

 

[HonestSpursFan]

Joe Montemurro has confirmed that both Steph Catley and Hayley Raso will be back for the Matildas in our semi-final against China, with Emily van Egmond also in line to receive her 170th cap, breaking Clare Polkinghorne's all-time appearances record.

I think we should take it slow. We need them fit for the final. We really missed Hayley Raso against South Korea.

As much as it’s annoying to see Emily van Egmond steal Daniela Galić’s spot in the squad, I’m very happy for the milestone she’s about to achieve. She’s a great person who’s had a long career, and overall is now a wife and mum. So big congrats to her!!!

I do wonder whether this will be her last game though. One could argue that the World Cup is only next year and the Olympics are only two years away, but realistically she should call time.

 

[offshorejack]

* you mean the final will be her last game right!?

lfg tillies!!!

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

* you mean the final will be her last game right!?

Emily van Egmond could well be calling time on her career in the post-match press conference on Saturday with a premiership medal round her neck.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

We need everyone to get behind the girls tonight for our semi against China!

Start clearing schedules for Saturday also, get behind the girls for the run home and most importantly, as we stand on the cusp of making history, carn the Tillies!

 

[GoAussies]

Let's go Matildas.

 

[LFC]

looks to be a very close contest coming up.
Asians never stop running - hope he starts Raso ! must put away the chances like any other game.

 

[HonestSpursFan]

looks to be a very close contest coming up.
Asians never stop running - hope he starts Raso ! must put away the chances like any other game.

I kinda want Ras fit for the final though. As a Spurs fan I know that coming back too early can be a problem.

 

[LFC]

Though we don’t have the bench to sit her out imo.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Though we don’t have the bench to sit her out imo.

Hayley Raso can still be named as one of fifteen substitutes for the semi-final against China though but there's no guarantee that she'll get game time which is essentially the same as sitting her out.

 

[HonestSpursFan]

LINEUP OUT!

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

The Matildas have named the starting XI for our semi-final against China, with two changes made from the side which defeated North Korea in the quarterfinals. Steph Catley comes into the backline and Kyra Cooney-Cross makes her first start of our campaign, with Sam Kerr leading the line as captain. Mackenzie Arnold again starts between the sticks, with Emily van Egmond in line to break Clare Polkinghorne's all-time appearances record off the bench.

 

[grazorblade]

The Matildas have named the starting XI for our semi-final against China, with two changes made from the side which defeated North Korea in the quarterfinals. Steph Catley comes into the backline and Kyra Cooney-Cross makes her first start of our campaign, with Sam Kerr leading the line as captain. Mackenzie Arnold again starts between the sticks, with Emily van Egmond in line to break Clare Polkinghorne's all-time appearances record off the bench.

NIce kcc starts, hopefully we look less constipated in possession

 

[HonestSpursFan]

LINEUP OUT!

The Matildas have named the starting XI for our semi-final against China, with two changes made from the side which defeated North Korea in the quarterfinals. Steph Catley comes into the backline and Kyra Cooney-Cross makes her first start of our campaign, with Sam Kerr leading the line as captain. Mackenzie Arnold again starts between the sticks, with Emily van Egmond in line to break Clare Polkinghorne's all-time appearances record off the bench.

Looks like it’ll be 4-3-3.

 

[HonestSpursFan]

NIce kcc starts, hopefully we look less constipated in possession

A bit of a surprise to be honest but I’m all for it! She’s a quality player that really should be starting for Arsenal.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Looks like it’ll be 4-3-3.

Matildas possibly going for a back five with Steph Catley at centre back and Kaitlyn Torpey at left back along with Lani, Clare Hunt and Ellie Carpenter or alternatively a 4-1-2-3 formation with Alanna Kennedy in defensive midfield.