Matildas survive North Korea scare to book spot in Women’s Asian Cup semi

Australia win 2-1 over Korea DPR in nervous tussle in PerthGoals from Kennedy and Kerr secure 2027 World Cup qualificationThe Matildas have avoided an early exit from their home Women’s Asian Cup and qualified for their ninth straight Women’s World Cup after a nervous 2-1 win over North Korea at Perth Rectangular Stadium on Friday night.An early goal to midfielder Alanna Kennedy was doubled by a Sam Kerr screamer early in the second half, though a relentless North Korea side – who clawed a goal back in the 64th minute and registered almost five times as many shots over the course of the game – did not make it easy. Continue reading...


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