Sam Kerr's header helps Australia edge Philippines in the Women’s Asian Cup opener

PERTH, Australia (AP) — The scene was set for a hometown star and Sam Kerr delivered for Australia — again — with the only ...

Australia open Women’s Asian Cup as Sam Kerr goal defeats Philippines

Here we are again. For the second time in three years, Australia took centre stage on the opening night of a tournament down ...

Women's Asian Cup 2026: Sam Kerr fires the Matildas to a winning start against the Philippines

The Matildas get off to a winning start, but the Filipinas don't make things easy in the opening game of the 2026 Women's ...

Sam Kerr made a statement with her leaping header – the Matildas’ leader is back

Australia’s captain scored with a precise, powerful finish befitting a striker of her calibre – and 851 days since her last goal, this one meant a lot ...

Australia 1-0 Philippines, AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026: Sam Kerr’s Sole Strike Helps Matildas Clinch Victory- In Pics

Host nation Australia secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Philippines in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 opener in front of 44,379 fans in Perth. The decisive moment came early in the 14th minute ...

Women’s Asian Cup 2026: all you need to know about the tournament in Australia

Which cities are hosting games? Where can you watch? Is Sam Kerr fit and back in form? Can the Matildas win? Our complete guide to the tournament ...

Kerr goal enough for Matildas

Sam Kerr’s 70th international goal secured a narrow victory for the Matildas against the Philippines in their Asian Cup opener in Perth.