The Matildas will be keen to continue their AFC Women's Asian Cup campaign with another win against the Phiippines on Monday night in Mumbai, India.
Australia started their tilt at the trophy with a mammoth 18-0 win over Indonesia on Friday night, with Sam Kerr scoring five goals in an extraordinary performance.
Standing in their way is a Philippines never that the green and gold have never faced before and with a familiar face in their coaching dugout.
Matildas vs Philippines match details
| Game | Broadcast options | Venue | Date | Time (AEDT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines v Australia | 10 Bold, 10Play | Mumbai Football Arena | Mon Jan 24 | 9.00pm |
Former Matildas coach Alen Stajcic will lead the Philippines into battle against the Matildas and it will be interesting to see what tricks he has up his sleeve to curb the influence of several players he coached during his Australia stint between 2014-19.
The Philippines started their Asian Cup campaign with a 1-0 win against Thailand and they will be keen to nick a massive result off Australia.
With the Matildas being massive favourites, it will be interesting to see if coach Tony Gustavsson rotates his squad after copping criticism for his team selection against Indonesia.
How to watch Matildas vs Philippines in Australia
Network 10 boast the broadcast rights to entire AFC Women's Asian Cup tournament in Australia with matches to be shown on television and online.
This particular match can be watched on TV via 10 Bold or streamed via 10 Play.
Full Matildas squad & team news
A total of 25 players will head to the UAE for a training camp on January 10 before a final squad of 23 will head to India a few days later.
| Name | Club | Name | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Arnold | West Ham | Ellie Carpenter | Lyon |
| Steph Catley | Arsenal | Kyra Cooney-Cross | Melbourne Victory |
| Caitlin Foord | Arsenal | Mary Fowler | Montpellier |
| Emily Gielnik | Aston Villa | Charlotte Grant | FC Rosengard |
| Allana Kennedy | Manchester City | ||
| Sam Kerr | Chelsea | Aivi Luik | Pomigliano |
| Holly McNamara | Melbourne City | Teagan Micah | FC Rosengard |
| Courtney Nevin | Melbourne Victory | Clare Polkinghorne | Vittsjo GIK |
| Hayley Raso | Manchester City | ||
| Remy Siemsen | Sydney FC | Kyah SImon | Tottenham |
| Emily Van Egmond | Newcastle Jets | Cortnee Vine | Sydney FC |
| Clare Wheeler | Fortuna Hjorring | Lydia Williams | Arsenal |
| Tameka Yallop | West Ham |
*Winnonah Heatley and Karly Roestbakken were cut when the final squad of 23 was named.
Philippines full squad
Inna Palacios, Malea Cesar, Dominique Randle, Tara Shelton, Hali Long, Tahnai Annis (captain), Camille Rodriguez, Chandler McDaniel, Jessica Miclat, Ryley Bugay, Anicka Castañeda, Sara Castañeda, Morgan Brown, Isabella Flanigan, Carleigh Frilles, Sofia Harrison, Keanne Alamo, Sarina Bolden, Eva Madarang, Quinley Quezada, Katrina Guillou, Kiara Fontanilla Olivia McDaniel.
