AUSTRALIA are just a whisker away from a semi final berth at the AFC Women's Asian Cup after a solid 2-0 win over South Korea at the Thong Nat Stadium in Vietnam.
Defender Ellyse Perry scored a deserved opening goal for Australia hitting a spectacular low drive from 30 yards on the half hour mark.
The Matildas doubled their advantage mid-way through the second half with Lisa De Vanna racing onto a Heather Garriock pass to outpace the defence and finish past an exposed Korean goalkeeper.
Australia were impressive in dominating possession and created numerous goal scoring opportunities throughout the match while at the other end Australian goalkeeper Melissa Barbieri was rarely troubled.
The win means Australia face Japan on Monday needing just a draw to guarantee top spot in Group B and with it a semi final appearance. Australia could still miss out on the semi finals if they lose to Japan, and South Korea secure a heavy victory over Chinese Taipei.
"It was an extremely pleasing result not only in terms of the scoreline but also the football performance," said coach Tom Sermanni.
"We dominated lengthy periods of the match but couldn't quite convert that into goals but aside from that it was extremely pleasing.
"We now have to focus on regrouping and focussing our energies towards the Japan match tomorrow."
The Matildas doubled their advantage mid-way through the second half with Lisa De Vanna racing onto a Heather Garriock pass to outpace the defence and finish past an exposed Korean goalkeeper.
Australia were impressive in dominating possession and created numerous goal scoring opportunities throughout the match while at the other end Australian goalkeeper Melissa Barbieri was rarely troubled.
The win means Australia face Japan on Monday needing just a draw to guarantee top spot in Group B and with it a semi final appearance. Australia could still miss out on the semi finals if they lose to Japan, and South Korea secure a heavy victory over Chinese Taipei.
"It was an extremely pleasing result not only in terms of the scoreline but also the football performance," said coach Tom Sermanni.
"We dominated lengthy periods of the match but couldn't quite convert that into goals but aside from that it was extremely pleasing.
"We now have to focus on regrouping and focussing our energies towards the Japan match tomorrow."
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