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Underdogs China back themselves to knock off Matildas
- On Friday night, the Australia women's national team scraped into the Asian Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 quarter-final win over DPR Korea, setting up a semi-final against China PR in Perth on Tuesday, March 17.
- After taking an early two-goal advantage, Australia held on despite DPR Korea's dominance and Mackenzie Arnold's crucial saves in the tense final minutes.
- China PR needed extra time to beat world No.40 Chinese Taipei 2-0 in front of 5238 fans, with Shao Ziqin scoring early and goalkeeper Cheng Ssu-yu making seven saves.
- The Matildas' win guarantees their qualification for next year's FIFA World Cup in Brazil, while China will be without Wang Shuang due to suspension and Australia has injury doubts over Raso and Catley.
- With China having played extra time, observers note China PR will have one less day to rest ahead of Tuesday's semi at Optus Stadium, but China coach Ante Milicic said his team 'aren't afraid of anyone'.
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Former Matildas coach backs his China underdogs in Asian Cup showdown
One of Ante Milicic’s coaching career highlights occurred while managing Sam Kerr’s Australia – but he hopes the next will be beating them in Tuesday night’s semi-final.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right3Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Left
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- 46% of the sources lean Left
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L 46%
C 27%
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