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Matildas to do it tough to qualify for Beijing

Australia’s women’s national team (the Qantas Matildas) will have to qualify for the 2008 Beijing Olympics the hard way, even if they are crowned AFC Women’s Asian Cup Champions this afternoon.

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Sermanni makes two changes for final match

Qantas Matildas coach Tom Sermanni will make several changes to the starting line-up for the final of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup final against China at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide. Coming into the side are Kate McShea for Thea Slatyer and Alicia Ferguson replacing Rhian Davies.

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Sermanni rates win as most satisfying

Qantas Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has labelled yesterday’s win over Japan in the semi-final of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, as the most significant and satisfying of his coaching career.