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

Steph Catley and Hayley Raso ruled out of clash with North Korea Coach Joe Montemurro jokes he may have to play Kerr at left-back 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...

By Australian Associated Press