China Vs Australia Semi-Final In Pics: See Best Photos From AFC Women's Asia Cup 2026 Knockout Match In Perth

It’s semi-final day at Perth Stadium as defending champions China face Australia in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026. China, unbeaten in Group B, needed extra time to edge past Chinese Taipei, while Australia advanced with a gritty 2-1 win over DPR Korea, boosted by Alanna Kennedy’s fifth goal of the tournament. China’s head coach Ante Milicic, who previously managed the Matildas, brings tactical insight and warns his team must balance strong defence with attacking threat. Australia, under Joe Montemurro, will test that defence.

Updated on: 17 March 2026 4:29 pm

Published at: 17 March 2026 3:16 pm

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Australia's Sam Kerr leads her team onto the field ahead of the Women's Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between China and Australia in Perth, Australia. | Photo: AP/Gary Day

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China embrace ahead of the Women's Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between China and Australia in Perth, Australia. | Photo: AP/Gary Day

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Australia's coach Joe Montemurro, left, and China's coach Anthony Milicic talk ahead of the Women's Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between China and Australia in Perth, Australia. | Photo: AP/Gary Day

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China line up for their national anthem ahead of the Women's Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between China and Australia in Perth, Australia. | Photo: AP/Gary Day

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Australia's Ellie Carpenter, right, and China's Chen Qiaozhu, left, battle for the ball during the Women's Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between China and Australia in Perth, Australia. | Photo: AP/Gary Day

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China's Wu Haiyan runs after the ball during the Women's Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between China and Australia in Perth, Australia. | Photo: AP/Gary Day

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Australia's Ellie Carpenter kicks the ball towards the goal during the Women's Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between China and Australia in Perth, Australia. | Photo: AP/Gary Day

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Australia's Caitlin Foord celebrates after scoring her team's first goal during the Women's Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between China and Australia in Perth, Australia. | Photo: AP/Gary Day

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Australia's Mary Fowler, right, and China's Zhang Rui compete for the ball during the Women's Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between China and Australia in Perth, Australia. | Photo: AP/Gary Day

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Australia's Mary Fowler, left, and China's Chen Qiaozhu battle for the ball during the Women's Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between China and Australia in Perth, Australia. | Photo: AP/Gary Day

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Australia's Caitlin Foord, second left, is congratulated by teammates after scoring her team's first goal during the Women's Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between China and Australia in Perth, Australia. | Photo: AP/Gary Day

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China's Zhang Linyan, right, celebrates after scoring her team's fourth goal from a penalty during the Women's Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between China and Australia in Perth, Australia. | Photo: AP/Gary Day

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Australia's goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold, left, reacts as she receives a yellow card from referee Supiree Testhomy during the Women's Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between China and Australia in Perth, Australia. | Photo: AP/Gary Day

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China Vs Australia Semi-Final AFC Womens Asia Cup soccer-Australias Katrina Gorry

Australia's Katrina Gorry, left, and China's Zhang Linyan battle for the ball during the Women's Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between China and Australia in Perth, Australia. | Photo: AP/Gary Day

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Australia's Caitlin Foord, centre, looks to get past China's Wang Aifang, left, during the Women's Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between China and Australia in Perth, Australia. | Photo: AP/Gary Day

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Australia's Sam Kerr passes the ball as China's Zhang Chengxue, right, watches during the Women's Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between China and Australia in Perth, Australia. | Photo: AP/Gary Day