Matildas Edge Past North Korea in Thrilling Asian Cup Quarter-Final, Securing World Cup Qualification
The Matildas defeated North Korea 2-1 in a tense Women’s Asian Cup quarter-final, securing their qualification for the 2027 World Cup. Goals from Alanna Kennedy and Sam Kerr were enough to overcome a dominant North Korean side. The win sends Australia into the semi-finals, where they will face either China or Taiwan.