AUSTRALIA SEAL FINAL AT HOME China PR Australia Highlights AFC Women s Asian Cup

Two expected nations. Only one ticket to the final on offer as defending champions China-PR meet host nation Australia in Perth. China coach Antonio Iličić called this a dream tie against his former team. They'll have to make do without Wang Shuang, who's been one of China's key players so far. Both sides had to grind out wins in their quarterfinals. They'll want more control in this clash if they can get it. It's Torpice sending it over, looking for Fowler. Oh, what a start that would have been to this semifinal. Fowler couldn't quite keep the volley down. Close to 35,000 people here would have been on their feet. Matilda's breaking away now. This is what they like to do. Carpenter slips it into the box for Fowler. The cross comes back, a foremove, and the finish to match. Peilin Ford with her 40th Australia goal. And the hosts have the lead. Yet again, they strike on the counter. They've been so effective on the breakaway in this tournament. The link-up was wonderful when the pass came forward. China PR looking to hit right back here in Perth. Wu Kamula, what can she do? Steps onto the right foot just outside the box. A pearling shot hits the target. And you're always backing Mackenzie Arnold to get across and save it. China have come from behind to win once already in the groups. It's Peilin Ford from the back via a big deflection. Bounces awkwardly from the defence. Hunt got caught, a middle-tee given. Arnold tried to pull out, but it was too late. Zhang Linyan ready to take responsibility from the spot. Steps up and sends the keeper the wrong way. China PR back on level terms in this semifinal. They trailed for less than 10 minutes. It is all square at the break, and it's anybody's place in the final. China have pushed Australia back so far in the second half, but now they can break away. Perth holds it up really well and sends it out to Ford. Sam Kerr wants it back in the middle. Yes, she can. Once again, she shows why she's one of the greats of the game. Her physical play kept the move in motion. Her composure might have just sent Australia on their way to the final. Sam Kerr scoring in Perth. Could that be a tournament-defining moment? Corner for China PR. It's floated in towards the far side. Chen is free to win it. She had no way of getting it on target from there. The shot count is increasing. They've not really found a way to cut through. China still trying to apply pressure in stoppage time. It's not fully clear. Wang Yifang well-wided. Time is running out for their title defence. Australia claim a first-ever win over China at an AFC Women's Asian Cup. Kerr with the magical match-winning moment in Perth. It is Australia who march on to beat Korea, Republic or Japan in the final in Sydney.