tokyo 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
Kerr opens up on mental test in England

Kerr opens up on mental test in England

She's been bothered by a leg injury for almost the entire time, but it's the mental challenge that has proven to be Sam Kerr's biggest hurdle in England. 5 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
Unfinished business for Matildas' Emily Gielnik

Unfinished business for Matildas' Emily Gielnik

Matildas forward Emily Gielnik has plenty of motivation heading into the Olympics qualifying matches in Sydney. 4 Feb 2020
'She is in good spirits': Kerr doubts add depth test as Matildas opposition thicken

'She is in good spirits': Kerr doubts add depth test as Matildas opposition thicken

The one doubt hanging over the Matildas heading into their Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualifiers remains injured superstar Sam Kerr. 4 Feb 2020
Taiwan beat Thais in Olympic qualifier

Taiwan beat Thais in Olympic qualifier

The Matildas will face a rejuvenated Taiwan who upset Thailand in an Olympic Games soccer qualifier on Monday. 3 Feb 2020
Piscopo out to cement Olympic Games berth

Piscopo out to cement Olympic Games berth

Reno Piscopo returns to Wellington Phoenix colours hopeful of continuing his standout form for the Olyroos in Thailand. 3 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
Game-change boost for injured Sam Kerr

Game-change boost for injured Sam Kerr

Further changes to the Matildas' problem-plagued Olympic qualifying tournament could work in Australia's favour with captain Sam Kerr battling a quadriceps strain. 2 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
Matildas to face China despite outbreak

Matildas to face China despite outbreak

The Matildas will face China in a re-scheduled Olympic qualifying encounter at Campbelltown Stadium. 31 Jan 2020
Adelaide slam Olyroos over Toure injury

Adelaide slam Olyroos over Toure injury

Adelaide United football director Bruce Djite says Olyroos hierarchy mismanaged a foot injury to Al Hassan Toure that will end the striker's A-League season. 31 Jan 2020
Matildas' qualifiers decision imminent

Matildas' qualifiers decision imminent

An announcement on the future of the Matildas' Olympic qualifiers in Sydney next week is expected for Friday, with the quarantined China team in "good health". 30 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