MELBOURNE ¨C Australia coach Joe Montemurro will demand bravery from his players and hope for more Sam Kerr magic when the Matildas take on strong favorite?and familiar foe?Japan in the Women¡¯s Asian Cup final in Sydney on Saturday.
A tournament that has smashed attendance records from all previous editions will conclude with a bumper crowd ?at Stadium Australia in a dream final for local fans and organizers.
Australia has?not quite enjoyed the ?sell-out crowds ?and ¡°Matildas Mania¡± that swept the team into the semifinals of a home World Cup ?in 2023.
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