‘It’s 50-50’: coaches dodge ‘favourites’ question before Matildas meet Japan in Women’s Asian Cup final

• Japan coach Nils Nielsen delivers comic turn at press conference

• Joe Montemurro calls on Matildas to ‘manage the moments well’

The Matildas are either “shit” or “honey” according to Japan coach Nils Nielsen, who evaded a question on whether his side are favourites in a bemusing final press conference ahead of Saturday’s Women’s Asian Cup decider.

Japan are ranked No 6 in the world and easily accounted for the Matildas 4-0 just over a year ago, but the Greenland-born Dane refused to answer a question about favouritism with a comic turn.

Continue reading…Japan coach Nils Nielsen delivers comic turn at press conferenceJoe Montemurro calls on Matildas to ‘manage the moments well’The Matildas are either “shit” or “honey” according to Japan coach Nils Nielsen, who evaded a question on whether his side are favourites in a bemusing final press conference ahead of Saturday’s Women’s Asian Cup decider.Japan are ranked No 6 in the world and easily accounted for the Matildas 4-0 just over a year ago, but the Greenland-born Dane refused to answer a question about favouritism with a comic turn. Continue reading…