Australia's Sam Kerr (R) Caitlin Foord celebrate a goal during their Women’s Asian Cup semi-final win over China Credit: Antony DICKSON / AFP

Australia coach Joe Montemurro praised his team’s resilience after they ground into the Women’s Asian Cup final, but said they know “deep down in their hearts” it was not an ideal performance.

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