Australia open Asian Cup campaign in Jordan with frustrating 0-0 draw against S. Korea

Australia were shackled by a resilient South Korea in their opening Group B match of the women’s AFC Asian Cup on a frustrating night at King Abdullah II Stadium, Amman on Sunday morning (EST).

Sam Kerr (R) attempts to dribble around a South Korea defender at the Asian Cup in Jordan Source: Getty Images

The upside is the Matildas didn’t concede but Australia must now belt Vietnam in the next clash on Wednesday morning (EST) before facing the prospect of an all-or-nothing clash against reigning champion Japan.

Australia was by far the more composed side, moving the ball sweetly but the Matildas hardly had a sniff in front of goal due to the South Korean’s willingness to stay deep to limit risks.

As the clock wound down substitute Kyah Simon spurning an opportunity when her touch lifted the ball over the bar in the 89th minute. It was the best chance Australia had in the entire clash.