Sermanni rates win as most satisfying
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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.

Australia through to Women's World Cup
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Australia through to Women's World Cup

The Qantas Matildas have emulated its male counterparts by qualifying for its World Cup equivalent, the 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup, after winning through to the final of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup earlier today.

Qantas Matildas at full strength for Japan clash
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Qantas Matildas at full strength for Japan clash

The Qantas Matildas are set to be at full strength when they face Japan in the semi final of the AFC Women's Asian Cup in Adelaide tomorrow.

John O'Neill - National Press Club address
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John O'Neill - National Press Club address

“Has the World Cup awoken the ‘Sleeping Giant’ of Australian Sport?”

Australia win but finish second in group
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Australia win but finish second in group

The Qantas Matildas have qualified for the semi finals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup after a 5-0 victory over Thailand today in Adelaide but have been edged out of top spot in the group by DPR Korea (North Korea) on goal difference.

Bresciano moves to Palermo
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Bresciano moves to Palermo

Qantas Socceroo midfielder Marco Bresciano has joined his third Italian club, by signing a four-year contract with Serie A club Palermo.

Sermanni makes wholesale changes for final game
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Sermanni makes wholesale changes for final game

Qantas Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has rung the changes for his sides final AFC Women’s Asian Cup group match against Thailand at Adelaide’s Marden Stadium with only three players backing up from Saturday’s tough encounter against DPR Korea (North Korea). Only goalkeeper Melissa

Australia draw with defending champions
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Australia draw with defending champions

The Qantas Matildas have moved a step closer to qualification for the 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup following a hard fought scoreless draw against DPR Korea (North Korea) at Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide.

McShea comes in for DPR Korea clash
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McShea comes in for DPR Korea clash

Qantas Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has named a strong line-up to tackle DPR Korea (North Korea) in tomorrow’s crucial AFC Women’s Asian Cup Group B match at Hindmarsh Stadium making just one change from the side which trounced the Korean Republic last Sunday. Queensland defender

Arnold to take the reins for next two matches
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Arnold to take the reins for next two matches

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that Graham Arnold had been appointed interim Coach of the Socceroos for their next two Asian Cup qualifying matches. Australia takes on Kuwait at Aussie Stadium on 16 August and Lebanon at Adelaide Oval on 31 August as it atte

Qantas Matildas Interview - Melissa Barbieri
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Qantas Matildas Interview - Melissa Barbieri

If the confidence and determination of Australian goalkeeper Melissa Barbieri are any gauge then the next few years are set to be exciting times for the Qantas Matildas.

Socceroos v Bahrain - Public ticket details
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Socceroos v Bahrain - Public ticket details

Football fans have the opportunity on Monday 24 July to secure public tickets for the Socceroos Asian Cup qualifying fixture against Bahrain to be played at Sydney’s Aussie Stadium on Wednesday, October 11.

Popovic to sign for Qatar club Al-Arabi
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Popovic to sign for Qatar club Al-Arabi

Several of Australia’s World Cup stars are in the transfer news, with Tony Popovic’s impending move to Qatar the most interesting.

Australia win narrowly against Myanmar
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Australia win narrowly against Myanmar

The Qantas Matildas have secured a 2-0 win over Myanmar in their second match of the AFC Women’s Championship at Hindmarsh Stadium. Australia stay top of Group B ahead of DPR Korea and Thailand.

Australia win Youth Tournament in Japan
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Australia win Youth Tournament in Japan

Queensland Academy of Sport striker Tahi Minniecon has scored a dramatic last minute extra time goal, to give Australia’s Under 17 Development squad a 1-0 win against the Hungary in the final of the 10th International Youth Football in Niigata Tournament, held in Japan.