Sam Kerr’s second-half goal secured a 2-1 victory for Australia over China in the semi-final of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup on Saturday, propelling the host nation into the tournament final. The match, played in Australia, eliminates China from championship contention.
The result marks a significant step for Australia, who are aiming for their first Women’s Asian Cup title. The tournament, currently underway across Australia, began on March 1st and is scheduled to conclude on March 21st, 2026. Teams participating in the competition were required to submit preliminary squads of between 18 and 50 players, with a final roster of 18 to 26 players due at least ten days before their first match.
While the loss is a disappointment for China, the team demonstrated competitive form throughout the tournament. Regulations stipulated that players could be replaced in squads due to serious injury or illness prior to their first match. The age of each player is calculated as of March 1st, 2026, the tournament’s opening day.
Australia’s head coach, Joe Montemurro, named a 26-player squad on February 19th, 2026, in preparation for the competition. The final match will be played on March 21st, 2026.
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