Young Matildas to no longer do battle for Asian Cup qualification in Shepparton

Originally slated for March of this year, the tournament - which would have brought the Young Matildas to McEwen Reserve to battle for a spot in next year's under-20 Asian Cup - was rescheduled to August 14-22.

But The News confirmed today that the event will not be held in the region.

"The AFC in conjunction with Football Australia has confirmed that the qualifiers will not be going ahead in Australia," a Greater Shepparton City Council spokesperson said.

"Council will continue to work with Football Australia to (host) a high level international football event when the timing is right and borders open up."