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Friendlies - Results & Reports

Sat, 25 Mar, 2023

Friendlies - Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Australia made a winning return to home soil on Friday as Graham Arnold’s Socceroos defeated Ecuador in the first of back-to-back friendlies against the South Americans.

Japan and Korea Republic drew against Uruguay and Colombia respectively while Saudi Arabia suffered a 2-1 defeat to Venezuela. 
 
Uzbekistan edged Bolivia 1-0 while Kuwait defeated Philippines 2-0. 

Friendlies - Results & Reports

Thu, 23 Mar, 2023

Friendlies - Results & Reports

Auckland: China PR were held to a 0-0 draw by 10-man New Zealand in new head coach Aleksandar Jankovic’s debut on the bench at Auckland’s Mount Smart Stadium on Thursday after All Whites defender Tommy Smith was sent off in the second half.

Smith was sent off in the 63rd minute for bringing down Chinese striker Wu Lei following a mix-up between the Colchester United defender and goalkeeper Oli Sail, but Jankovic’s side were unable to make the most of the one-man advantage.

Hopefuls set for crucial friendlies ahead of Qatar 2023 draw

Wed, 22 Mar, 2023

Hopefuls set for crucial friendlies ahead of Qatar 2023 draw

Kuala Lumpur: Several AFC Asian Cup™ Qatar 2023 hopefuls will be busy over the coming days as the countdown begins for the continental showpiece with a series of friendlies.

Most of the 24 teams who have qualified for Qatar 2023 will be in action with their results set to impact their next FIFA World Ranking, which will determine the seedings for the AFC Asian Cup draw in May.

Jankovic takes charge of China PR men's national team

Sat, 25 Feb, 2023

Jankovic takes charge of China PR men's national team

Beijing: Serbian Aleksandar Jankovic has been appointed as the China PR men's national team head.

The Chinese Football Association (CFA) said Jankovic would take charge of the team for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ and the qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.

Japan down Canada; China PR draw against Spain

Thu, 23 Feb, 2023

Japan down Canada; China PR draw against Spain

Dallas: Japan ended their SheBelieves Cup campaign with a thumping 3-0 win over Canada on Wednesday. 

China PR, meanwhile, settled for a goalless draw with Spain as both Asian teams brought this stage of their preparations for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 to a conclusion. 

Australia win Cup of Nations

Thu, 23 Feb, 2023

Australia win Cup of Nations

Newcastle: Striker Caitlin Foord got on the scoresheet as Australia beat Jamaica 3-0 on Wednesday to stretch their win streak to seven in an ideal build-up to the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 on home soil this year.

The victory at Newcastle, north of Sydney, ensured they won the four-team Cup of Nations - a dress rehearsal for the showpiece tournament in Australia and New Zealand in July-August.
 
Sam Kerr's side - who face Ireland, Nigeria and Canada in World Cup Group B - also beat Spain 3-2 and the Czech Republic 4-0.

Japan, Korea Republic denied in friendlies

Mon, 20 Feb, 2023

Japan, Korea Republic denied in friendlies

Nashville: Japan fell to a 1-0 defeat to reigning world champions United States on Matchday Two of the SheBelieves Cup on Sunday. 

Korea Republic, meanwhile, were unable to hold off Belgium as the Europeans bounced back for a 2-1 win in the Arnold Clark Cup. 

Australia impress in thriller against Spain

Mon, 20 Feb, 2023

Australia impress in thriller against Spain

Sydney: A Sam Kerr-led Australia beat powerhouse Spain 3-2 on Sunday in a big confidence boost ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 on home soil, stretching their unbeaten streak to six games.

The two sides are both seen as contenders at the showpiece tournament in Australia and New Zealand in July-August, with the ongoing four-team Cup of Nations in Sydney and its surrounds being used as a dress rehearsal.
 
Cortnee Vine, Clare Polkinghorne and Arsenal star Caitlin Foord all scored in a blistering first half before Olga Carmona and Alba Redondo pulled goals back for Spain in the second stanza.
 
The Czech Republic earlier beat Jamaica 3-2 at the same Sydney stadium, thanks to a last-gasp winner from substitute Alena Peckova.

China PR, Japan, Korea Republic suffer defeats

Fri, 17 Feb, 2023

China PR, Japan, Korea Republic suffer defeats

Miami: Brazil's six-time World Player of the Year Marta made her return to action after a  lengthy injury absence and promptly created the winning goal as Brazil beat Japan 1-0 in the SheBelieves Cup on Thursday.

Korea Republic, meanwhile, suffered a 4-0 defeat to England in the Arnold Clark Cup while China PR were beaten 4-1 by Sweden with the teams using the friendlies to prepare for the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.

Second half blitz powers Australia past Czech Republic

Thu, 16 Feb, 2023

Second half blitz powers Australia past Czech Republic

Gosford: Manchester City striker Hayley Raso scored twice as Australia beat the Czech Republic 4-0 Thursday to bank a fifth consecutive win as they ramp up preparations for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 on home soil this year.

All the goals came in the second half at Gosford, north of Sydney, with Chelsea star Sam Kerr bagging a 62nd for her country and veteran Clare Polkinghorne grabbing the fourth to celebrate becoming Australia's most-capped player in her 152nd match.
 
Spain earlier kick-started the four-team Cup of Nations by beating Jamaica 3-0 in the same stadium to remain undefeated in five games.

Gustavsson names Australia Cup of Nations squad

Thu, 02 Feb, 2023

Gustavsson names Australia Cup of Nations squad

Sydney: A 25-player Australia squad has been named by head coach Tony Gustavsson to contest the 2023 Cup of Nations to be hosted across New South Wales later this month.  

The six-match tournament - which will also feature Spain, Jamaica and Czech Republic - will kick-off in Gosford on February 16 with Matchday 2 in Sydney three days later before the Cup of Nations concludes on February 22 in Newcastle.  

Ronaldo's double not enough to stop PSG

Fri, 20 Jan, 2023

Ronaldo's double not enough to stop PSG

Riyadh: Cristiano Ronaldo recovered from a punch in the face to score twice for Riyadh All Stars XI against Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday in a lively reunion with his great rival Lionel Messi.

Ronaldo, 37, was decked by PSG 'keeper Keylor Navas's flailing fist but he drilled the resulting penalty and then added another in a 5-4 defeat, his first appearance since moving to Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr. 
 
For PSG, Messi and Kylian Mbappe both scored and Neymar missed a penalty before they withdrew on the hour-mark alongside Ronaldo, who was representing a composite Saudi side.