Box2Box - Taryn Heddo as Matildas prepare for Asian Cup, Alen Stajcic on first-up opponent Philippines

Box2Box with Rob Gilbert, Michael Edgley and Willem van Denderen! The Women's Asian Cup kicks off this weekend as the Matildas look to reach at least the semi-finals and secure qualification to next year's World Cup. Taryn Heddo (10/Paramount+) will be calling the tournament and returns for a look at the Matildas, as well as heavy hitters China and North Korea. Alen Stajcic managed both Australia and their first-up opponents Philippines at Asian Cups (and subsequent World Cups), and both to a high degree of success. He considers where expectations should lie, and reflects on his time with the Filipinas, which he recalls as his fondest in football. Also on the agenda: Juan Mata's Derby masterclass, Oluwayemi howler sparks the end for Chiefy, FIFA pledge to rebuild football in Gaza and plenty more…

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Box2Box - Taryn Heddo as Matildas prepare for Asian Cup, Alen Stajcic on first-up opponent Philippines is an episode from Box2Box Football Network by Michael Edgley.

This episode is 71:05 long.

This episode was published on Feb 23, 2026.

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