Henry Hanson

Two stoppage-time goals, ghosts of a World Cup scandal from 44 years ago, and a desperately unlucky Iranian side are just some of the takeaways from Algeria and Austria's chaotic group stage finale.

Tony Popovic gives Socceroos fans what they wanted, fan sites overflow as a "headache" epidemic sweeps schools, and Australia avoids the most nervous of waits. Here are the quick hits from the Socceroos' final group game against Paraguay.

The Matildas are stunned by a miracle strike and a final chance goes begging on a momentous, defeating night for Australian football. Here are the quick hits from the Asian Cup final.

Ultimate control, goals from everywhere and an eccentric coach from Greenland. This is what we learned from Japan's supremely impressive semifinal victory over South Korea.

Sam Kerr gets her angles right, Katrina Gorry stands tall despite a battering and Kaitlyn Torpey has a birthday to remember. Here are the quick hits from the Matildas' exhilirating 2-1 semifinal triumph over China.

Sayoko had never played football, but the Japan women's side inspired her to take up the game. And the Nadeshiko lived up to the hype at Stadium Australia, defeating the Philippines 7-0 on an afternoon of colour and national pride.

The Matildas will face China PR in the semifinals of the Women's Asian Cup after the Steel Roses required extra time to see off a disciplined and spirited Chinese Taipei at Perth Rectangular Stadium.

Sensational protests, head-scratching substitutions and some seriously impressive play — North Korea is one of the Asian Cup's best sides, and certainly its most mysterious. Here is what the Matildas can expect in their blockbuster quarterfinal tonight in Perth.

India's Manisha Kaylan channels Cristiano Ronaldo to score the goal of the tournament as the Philippines progress despite not playing since Sunday. Here's all you may have missed from the final night of group stage action at the Women's Asian Cup.

The Matildas will face North Korea in the quarterfinals of the Women's Asian Cup, after the North Koreans go down 2-1 to China in controversial circumstances at a soaking Western Sydney Stadium.