Ellie Carpenter talked to the media ahead of Australia’s semi-final clash of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, against the defending champions, China PR.
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0:00 On recovering after a physical match against Korea DPR
0:31 Facing China in the semi-final
1:24 Thoughts on the team’s progress under the current setup
1:36 Preparation for Tuesday’s semi-final
2:05 Coming up against familiar coaching and tactical challenges
3:18 Handling tournament pressure and expectations
4:17 Managing quick turnarounds between matches
4:25 Physical demands and backing up after 90 minutes
5:02 Player roles and preferences in the squad
5:41 Playing conditions and the pitch
6:32 Returning to club football after the tournament
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