Record crowds, empty seats and the Matildas in a dream final: has the Women's Asian Cup been a success?
The Women's Asian Cup has achieved success across multiple measures including tourism targets and attendance records, despite some half-empty stadiums for Matildas matches.
Matildas into quarter-finals but may come to rue lack of second half goals
Australia's Matildas defeated Iran 4-0 in the Women's Asian Cup, securing quarter-final qualification, but failed to achieve the six-goal margin needed to guarantee topping their group ahead of their decisive match against South Korea.
Record crowds, empty seats and the Matildas in a dream final: has the Women's Asian Cup been a success?
The Women's Asian Cup has achieved success across multiple measures including tourism targets and attendance records, despite some half-empty stadiums for Matildas matches.
Australia v New Zealand: international women's football friendly live
Matildas are experimenting with lineup ahead of Asian Cup while omitting in-form defenders Katie Bowen and Rebekah Stott despite defensive struggles and heavy goals conceded.
Strong winds blamed for 427 drones falling into Yarra River during Women's World Cup light show
On July 14, 2023, a drone light show in Melbourne celebrating the Matildas led to more than 400 drones crashing into the Yarra River due to strong winds.