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Golden generation still glitters as veterans kickstart misfiring Matildas
- Australia beat China 2-1 in Perth to reach the Women's Asian Cup final.
- Caitlin Foord opened the scoring after a quick team move led by Mary Fowler.
- Sam Kerr finished clinically to put Australia ahead in the second half.
- Kerr and Foord combined to set up the final goal by Foord.
- The win keeps Australia on track for Asian Cup glory despite high expectations.
- Mary Fowler, Kyra Cooney-Cross, and Ellie Carpenter were highlighted as key teammates.
- Rising attendance figures were tempered by Perth Stadium’s large but not full crowd.
- Analysts noted a shift toward a new generation of Matildas players.
- Caitlin Foord’s performance was pivotal for both goals.
- The Matildas will face Japan or South Korea in the final in Sydney.
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