AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup
The Young Matildas, who also confirmed their place at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026, will meet Japan in the semi-finals.
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Australia seized the early control, pinning Vietnam deep inside their own half with Maeve Nicholas threatening in the sixth minute, angling her header wide of the left post.
Vietnam goalkeeper Tran Thi Cam My was then called into action, denying Frideriki Karaberis from distance in the 25th minute before stopping Jugovic twice in quick succession as Australia increased their tempo.
Vietnam goalkeeper Tran Thi Cam My was then called into action, denying Frideriki Karaberis from distance in the 25th minute before stopping Jugovic twice in quick succession as Australia increased their tempo.
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Australia eventually made the breakthrough in the 28th minute when Karaberis reacted quickest after Jugovic’s initial shot had been saved, turning the rebound into the bottom left corner from close range.
The Young Matildas doubled their lead three minutes later through Leyla Hussein, who collected Claire Corbett’s pass before firing a deft lob over Thi Cam My and into the bottom left corner.
Australia nearly added a third in the 33rd minute when Sakura Leong unleashed an ambitious effort from more than 35 yards, but Thi Cam My recovered well to make the save.
The Young Matildas doubled their lead three minutes later through Leyla Hussein, who collected Claire Corbett’s pass before firing a deft lob over Thi Cam My and into the bottom left corner.
Australia nearly added a third in the 33rd minute when Sakura Leong unleashed an ambitious effort from more than 35 yards, but Thi Cam My recovered well to make the save.
Q-final: Vietnam v Australia
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Vietnam emerged with greater attacking intent after the restart and almost reduced the deficit in the 53rd minute when Nguyen Thi Minh Anh met Le Thi Hong Thai’s cross inside the box, only to see her effort blocked by the Australian defence.
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Nguyen Thi Ngoc Anh I then wasted another chance three minutes later after seeing her attempt blocked again before Nguyen Thi Minh Anh broke into the area in the 75th minute but her rising effort sailed just over the top right corner.
With the clock winding down, Vietnam were unable to find a way through as Australia held firm to secure the win.
With the clock winding down, Vietnam were unable to find a way through as Australia held firm to secure the win.
