The Matildas are expecting a sell out crowd for their do-or-die clash against Japan in the Women’s Asian Cup Final as Australian football’s golden generation seek to break their major trophy drought on home soil.
In the semi finals, the Matildas eked past reigning champions China 2 – 1 to book a blockbuster finale with Japan at Sydney’s Olympic Park on Saturday.
Japan annihilated South Korea in their semi final fixture, winning 4 – 1.
Speaking ahead of the match, defender Ellie Carpenter described how hungry this Matildas squad, which captured the nation’s attention during the 2023 World Cup, is to take the silverware on home soil.
“I said before the game in Perth, this will probably be the last semi final we play on home soil in a major tournament,” Carpenter said.