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AMMAN, JORDAN - APRIL 17: Players of Australia celebrate winning the AFC Women's Asian Cup semi final between Australia and Thailand after a penalty shoot out at the King Abdullah II Stadium on April 17, 2018 in Amman, Jordan. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Hosting World Cup could hinge on Asian Cup win

THE Matildas will be carrying the weight of convincing FIFA and the federal and state governments Australia is worthy of hosting the 2023 FIFA World Cup.

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Australia's defender Alanna Kennedy (C) hugs teammate goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold after defeating Thailand on penalties during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Semi Final match between Australia and Thailand at the King Abdullah II Stadium in the Jordan city of Amman on April 17, 2018. Australia defeated Thailand 3-1 in penalties after a 2-2 draw after full time. / AFP PHOTO / JACK GUEZ

Matildas survive almighty Asian Cup scare

AUSTRALIA was just four minutes from a major international disaster until stopper Alanna Kennedy saved the Matildas from a premature exit at the AFC Asian Cup in Jordan.

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Australia's forward Samantha Kerr (C) vies for the ball with Thailand's defender Natthakarn Chinwong during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Semi Final match between Australia and Thailand at the King Abdullah II Stadium in the Jordan city of Amman on April 17, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / JACK GUEZ

Why Kerr’s mum missed epic penalty shootout

WHEN Sam Kerr was told her mum Roxanne disappeared and didn’t watch her score the winning penalty in a super tense semi-final win over Thailand, she just smirked.

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The matildas are preparing for the crucial Asian Cup

Matildas road to AFC Asian Cup final

THE Matildas are in Jordan for their most important tournament of the year. SWOOP’s guide to the Asian Cup, Australia’s passport to the women’s World Cup.

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Coach of Palestine Ahmad Alhasan (L) looks on during the Group D Asian Cup football match between Palestine and Jordan in Melbourne on January 16, 2015. AFP PHOTO / MAL FAIRCLOUGH IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE

Palestine offers Socceroos friendly

PALESTINE coach Ahmad Al Hassan has issued the Socceroos with an invitation to face his team on their own turf.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 16: Osamah Jabbar Shafeeq of Iraq looks dejected after his team loses the 2015 Asian Cup match between Iraq and Japan at Suncorp Stadium on January 16, 2015 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Aussie weather causing Iraq problems

IRAQ coach Rahdi Swadi says it’s not the surfaces, but rather Australia’s notoriously inconsient weather, that’s disrupting his side’s Asian Cup campaign.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Matt McKay of the Socceroos is congratulated by team mates after scoring a goal during the 2015 Asian Cup match between Oman and Australia at ANZ Stadium on January 13, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Midfield combinations leave McKay unsure

MATT McKay is certain the Socceroos will beat China in Thursday night’s Asian Cup quarter-final. He only wishes he was as sure of his own selection.

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Socceroo's Massimo Luongo and Matt McKay at a presser at the Sofitel Brisbane - Photo Steve Pohlner

Loss leaves Roos battling for jerseys

SOCCEROOS midfielder Matt McKay admitted that competition for places has intensified after the loss to South Korea.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 17: Robbie Kruse of the Socceroos takes a shot at goal during the 2015 Asian Cup match between Australia and Korea Republic at Suncorp Stadium on January 17, 2015 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Socceroos play down pitch complaints

FOR Socceroo Massimo Luongo, the much-maligned Suncorp Stadium surface is a dream compared to the some of the pitches he experiences in English football.

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(FILES) This file photo taken on January 14, 2015 shows China's team saluting fans following the first round Asian Cup football match between China and Uzbekistan at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. High-flying China have emerged as the Asian Cup's dark horses after their best start to the competition in 27 years emphatically put the cat among the pigeons. AFP PHOTO / FILES / PATRICK HAMILTON ---IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE---

China building for big football future

MILLIONS of dollars are being spent at multiple levels to ensure China’s Asian Cup quarter-final with Australia is no flash in the pan.

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Massimo Luongo (R) of Australia fights for the ball with Han Kook Young (L) of South Korea during the first round Asian Cup football match between South Korea and Australia at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on January 17, 2015. AFP PHOTO / PATRICK HAMILTON ---IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE---

Luongo says best is yet to come

THE Socceroos’ emerging Asian Cup star Massimo Luongo believes he can be the team’s x-factor in the knockout phase, starting against China on Thursday.

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Uzbekistan v Saudi Arabia Asian Cup, Group B. at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, 18th January. VITALIY DENISOV and AZIZBEK HAYDAROV of Uzbekistan celebrate the win with the fans. Picture : George Salpigtidis

Uzbeks out to avenge World Cup pain

UZBEKISTAN coach Mirdjalal Kasimov said his side will be driven by the failure to reach the 2014 World Cup ahead of their quarter-final with South Korea.

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