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Chengdu, China
The Australian women’s soccer team the Matildas has won the Asian Cup for the first time in history.
The Matildas beat North Korea 5-4 on penalties after being locked at one-all in normal play.

It took 30 minutes of resistance in shocking weather through extra time to force penalties.
“I am over the moon for the girls. [...]

Budding soccer stars may soon be compiling a collection of jokes for their next campaign. Lower Templestowe-raised national team captain, Melissa Barbieri revealed a surprising secret to her success between the posts in China recently.

Melissa Barbieri: “I am the captain of the Matildas and a very proud captain to boot. The Australian team has just conquered Asia, and in doing so qualified for the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Germany and beat our male counterparts (I’m sure you’ve heard of the Socceroos) to the first major tournament win for Australian football.”

Matilda’s Goalkeeper Melissa Barbieri speaks to Tim & Andy after the Women’s Australian soccer team won the AFC Women Asia Cup against North Korea 5 – 4 in penalties. Melissa has been good enough to join us as it is 4.20am in China.

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