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Australia Beats North Korea 2-1 to Reach Women's Asian Cup Semifinals and Clinch World Cup Berth
Australia secured a 2-1 win over North Korea with goals from Alanna Kennedy and Sam Kerr, clinching a semifinal spot and automatic 2027 World Cup qualification.
- On March 13, 2026, Australia Matildas beat DPR Korea 2-1 at HBF Park, Perth, with Alanna Kennedy scoring in the ninth minute and Sam Kerr adding a 47th-minute goal.
- Because all four semifinalists at the Women's Asian Cup qualify automatically, Australia's quarterfinal win secured direct qualification for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.
- Despite statistical domination, North Korea had 62 per cent possession and 21 shots to Australia's four, but Mackenzie Arnold made nine crucial saves as Australia converted two shots on target into goals.
- Australia will next play the winner of Saturday's quarterfinal between defending champion China and Taiwan, with the semi-final scheduled at Optus Stadium on Tuesday.
- The contest turned physical as Clare Wheeler was left bleeding after an elbow, North Korea's famed 'dark arts' caused a late clash with goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold, and Hayley Raso and Steph Catley watched from the sidelines with concussions.
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Australia's female football players secure the qualification for the tournament in Brazil with a narrow victory against North Korea.
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(260313) -- PERTH, March 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Joseph Montemurro (R), head coach of Australia, celebrates with players after winning the quarterfinal of Women's Asian Cup between Australia and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) at Perth Rectangular Stadium in Perth, Australia, March 13, 2026. (Photo by Zhou Dan/Xinhua)
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