MELBOURNE – Australia coach Joe Montemurro will demand bravery from his players and hope for more Sam Kerr magic when the Matildas take on strong favorite?and familiar foe?Japan in the Women’s Asian Cup final in Sydney on Saturday.
A tournament that has smashed attendance records from all previous editions will conclude with a bumper crowd ?at Stadium Australia in a dream final for local fans and organizers.
Australia has?not quite enjoyed the ?sell-out crowds ?and “Matildas Mania” that swept the team into the semifinals of a home World Cup ?in 2023.
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