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Matildas win 1-0 over Philippines, promise improvement

Australia's Matildas beat the Philippines 1-0 in Perth, but the win was a modest start to their Asian Cup campaign.

The Matildas secured a 1-0 victory over the Philippines in Perth, yet the match left them feeling underwhelmed. Despite the win, the team acknowledged the performance fell short of expectations.

Coaches and players expressed confidence that the experience will fuel better results in future fixtures, with a clear focus on improving tactics and cohesion for the remainder of the Asian Cup.