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Matildas win despite messy Asian Cup opener

Australia's Matildas kicked off their Asian Cup campaign with a 1-0 win over Philippines, describing their performance as 'messy' while promising improvements.

The Matildas secured a narrow 1-0 victory against the Philippines in Perth, acknowledging that their performance wasn't their best. Despite the win, the team has promised better things are on the horizon, with reason to believe they can improve as the tournament progresses.

Coach Tony Gustavsson's side will look to build on this opening result when they face next opponents in the competition.