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On fire Matildas veteran 'doesn't really know' her best position

On fire Matildas veteran 'doesn't really know' her best position

She still doesn't know which position she prefers, but Kyah Simon was grinning from ear to ear after continuing her Matildas resurgence with a brace in their 6-0 battering of Thailand. 10 Feb 2020
China belt Taiwan, reach Olympic playoff

China belt Taiwan, reach Olympic playoff

China have remained unbeaten to set up a clash with Australia to determine top spot of their women's Olympic soccer qualification group. 10 Feb 2020
China rout Thailand in Olympic qualifier

China rout Thailand in Olympic qualifier

A day after emerging from their two-week quarantine in Brisbane, China have routed Thailand 6-1 in their Olympic qualifier in Sydney. 7 Feb 2020
Extra time for Euro Matildas as qualifiers schedule extends

Extra time for Euro Matildas as qualifiers schedule extends

The Matildas and China have been given an extra day to prepare for what could prove a crucial final match of their Olympic qualifying tournament in Sydney. 5 Feb 2020
Quarantined China team training in Brisbane hotel's hallways

Quarantined China team training in Brisbane hotel's hallways

China's best female footballers have been forced to train in hotel corridors ahead of their Olympic qualifying opener in Sydney on Friday. 4 Feb 2020
Some Matildas tickets on sale, but clock still ticking on China

Some Matildas tickets on sale, but clock still ticking on China

FFA have finally been able to release ticket sales for the Matildas first two group matches, but the blockbuster Western Sydney Stadium match against China remains unavailable. 4 Feb 2020
Matildas: Let's get going!

Matildas: Let's get going!

The tight turnaround in their reshuffled and relocated Olympics qualifiers hold no fears for Matildas defender Clare Polkinghorne. 3 Feb 2020
China’s disadvantage benefits Australia

China’s disadvantage benefits Australia

A rejig of China's draw for the upcoming Sydney Tokyo Olympic qualifiers puts the team at a heavy disadvantage. 1 Feb 2020
LPGA cancels China event due to virus

LPGA cancels China event due to virus

The LPGA has cancelled the Blue Bay LPGA event scheduled for the first week of March on Hainan Island in China, citing health concerns and travel restrictions due to the viral outbreak. 31 Jan 2020
Qualifiers in disarray, China quarantined

Qualifiers in disarray, China quarantined

Next week's Olympic women's football qualifiers have been thrown into disarray with the Chinese team placed under quarantine due to coronavirus concerns. 29 Jan 2020
FFA halt Matildas ticket sales over virus fears

FFA halt Matildas ticket sales over virus fears

Football Federation Australia have halted ticket sales for the hastily re-arranged Olympic qualifiers due to start next week after fresh advice on the coronavirus. 29 Jan 2020
Home qualifiers exciting Matildas stars

Home qualifiers exciting Matildas stars

The opportunity to chase an Olympic qualification spot in front of home fans is both unexpected and exciting for Matildas' midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight. 29 Jan 2020
Maestro hails Wanderers triumph against China

Maestro hails Wanderers triumph against China

Western Sydney Wanderers have continued their impressive 2019/20 season with a 1-0 friendly win over China in Brisbane tonight. 5 Jan 2020
Wanderers to face China in blockbuster friendly

Wanderers to face China in blockbuster friendly

The Western Sydney Wanderers are taking their investment into their W-League program to another level. 3 Jan 2020
Olyroos put five past China's U23s in Olympic qualification preperation

Olyroos put five past China's U23s in Olympic qualification preperation

The Olyroos have made a strong start to their three-game tour of China, downing their host nation 5-1 at the Chongqing City Dazu District Sports Centre Stadium on Friday night. 16 Nov 2019
A-League alert: Will Aussies flood Chinese Super League again?

A-League alert: Will Aussies flood Chinese Super League again?

According to a report, the Chinese Super League could be ready to reinstate the AFC quota rule, potentially reopening the floodgates for Australians playing in the lucrative CSL. 19 Jul 2019
Should AFC nations be worried?

Should AFC nations be worried?

For the first time at FIFA Women's World Cup, there are no Asian Football Confederation (AFC) teams in the quarter-finals. 28 Jun 2019
RANKED! The jerseys from the Final 16

RANKED! The jerseys from the Final 16

Even if you don’t like football it is easy to have an opinion on how each team looks. 24 Jun 2019
China to host 2023 Asian Cup

China to host 2023 Asian Cup

China will host the 2023 Asian Cup in a drive to increase presence of the sport there and target and expansion of TV rights deals, the Asian Football Confederation decided tonight. 4 Jun 2019
In pics: Hamilton's F1 Chinese takeaway

In pics: Hamilton's F1 Chinese takeaway

Despite his Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas taking pole position, reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton dominated the Chinese Grand Prix almost from start to finish on a weekend when Mercedes' Ferrari opposition again failed to fire. 15 Apr 2019
ACL preview: Chinese Super League vs A-League

ACL preview: Chinese Super League vs A-League

The real sporting battle this week between Australia and China is in the Asian Champions League group stage, when two Chinese Super League giants face the A-League’s best tomorrow night (Wednesday). 9 Apr 2019