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Australia, Thailand shine; Korea Republic held; Japan fall
Canberra: Amy Sayer starred with a brace as Australia cruised 4-1 past Argentina in an international friendly on Monday.
Korea Republic were held 1-1 draw by Colombia, Thailand defeated Nepal 2-0 and Japan suffered a 2-1 defeat against Brazil. Lebanon, meanwhile, edged Palestine 2-1 in a friendly played on Sunday.

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Sayer, making her first start in almost two years, opened the scoring in the 14th minute, with Argentina equalising through Kishi Nunez.

Watched by newly appointed head coach Joe Montemurro, Sayer restored Australia's lead in the 36th minute.
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The Matildas continued to dominate after the break with Emily van Egmond netting their third in the 72nd minute with Michelle Heyman capping the impressive win with her 83rd minute strike.
Korea Republic scored at both ends of the pitch as they settled for a 1-1 draw with Colombia.

Jeong Min-young put the AFC Women's Asian Cup™ India 2022 runners-up ahead in the second minute but Kim Jin-hui's own goal in the 63rd meant Colombia got a share of the spoils.
Thailand scored twice in the second half to defeat Nepal 2-0.

Chatchawan Rodthong put the Southeast Asian side ahead in the 59th minute with Jiraporn Mongkoldee netting the second in the 73rd minute.
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Japan suffered a 2-1 defeat to Brazil, with the South American side coming from behind to claim victory.

Japan, who were beaten 3-1 when the sides met on Friday, took the lead through Kiko Seike a minute into the second half.

Rion Ishikawa's 54th minute own goal, however, saw Brazil drawing level with Ingrid Aparecida Bordas de Morais striking home the winner in the 79th minute.
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Lebanon, meanwhile, concluded their preparations for the AFC Women's Asian Cup™ Australia 2026 Qualifiers with a 2-1 defeat of Palestine on Sunday.

Lebanon broke the deadlock through Syntia Salha in the 52nd minute effort with Ahlam-Laila Nasr equalising in the 70th minute. Lebanon, however, had the final say with Layla Iskandar netting an 88th minute winner.

Photos: AFP, Palestine Football Association