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LIVE: Matildas face Asian Cup champions in ‘massive step’ towards Olympics
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Football: Australia makes its return to Adelaide after five years between games when they take on China at Adelaide Oval.

Tillies set for final test against China | 00:53The Matildas on Friday night begin a two-match friendly series against reigning Asian Cup champions China in a crucial preparation for the upcoming Olympics.

And with places in the Australian squad for the Paris Olympics limited – each team can take just 18 players, along with four injury/illness emergency replacements – these two matches are the players’ last chance to earn their spot. “The worst part about being a head coach is having to tell someone at the end of the week that they’re not going to be part of the Olympics.

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