Matildas clinch ASEAN title

Australia have triumphed in the Final of the ASEAN Football Federation Women’s Championships held in Ho Chi Minh City, with a 1-nil defeat over host nation, Vietnam.

The only goal of the game came in the 80th minute with an own goal scored off a corner.

“I thought we were well in control for most of the game,” said Matildas coach, Tom Sermanni.

“But all credit to the Vietnam team. They had numbers behind the ball, defended well and were lively on the counter attack.

“We’re delighted to have the win in what is an important regional tournament.” Sermanni said.

Match Details
AFF Women’s Championship 2008 – FINAL

Vietnam v Australia
October 20
6pm local, 10.00pm AEDT
Thanh Long Sports Complex, Vietnam

VIETNAM 0-1 AUSTRALIA

Matilda’s starting line-up: Lydia Williams (gk), Kim Carroll (c), Brooke Spence, Lyndsay Glohe, Ashleigh Sykes, Christine Walters (Victoria Balomenos 46′), Ella Mastrantonio, Yesim Servet Uzunlar (Renee Rollason 80′ approx), Lauren Colthorpe, Tameka Butt, Jenna Tristram (Leena Khamis 56′)

SUBS NOT USED: Renee Rollason, Melissa Barbieri (gk)
UNAVAILABLE: Elise Kellond-Knight (injured), Clare Polkinghorne (suspended), Amy Chapman (suspended)

Published on October 21, 2008