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Sam Kerr in defence? Matildas rocked by key absences for Asian Cup quarter-final

The Matildas’ hopes of Asian Cup glory have been dealt a major blow after star duo Hayley Raso and Steph Catley were ruled out of Friday night’s quarter-final clash with North Korea in Perth.

Raso was concussed in the 4-0 win over Iran on March 5 while Catley copped a concussion in Sunday’s 3-3 draw with South Korea.

Continue reading…Steph Catley and Hayley Raso ruled out of clash with North KoreaCoach Joe Montemurro jokes he may have to play Kerr at left-backThe Matildas’ hopes of Asian Cup glory have been dealt a major blow after star duo Hayley Raso and Steph Catley were ruled out of Friday night’s quarter-final clash with North Korea in Perth.Raso was concussed in the 4-0 win over Iran on March 5 while Catley copped a concussion in Sunday’s 3-3 draw with South Korea. Continue reading…

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