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Group C: Chinese Taipei 1-0 Vietnam

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Group C: Chinese Taipei 1-0 Vietnam

Perth: Chinese Taipei revived their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ hopes with a 1-0 victory over Vietnam in their Group C tie on Saturday.

Su Yu-Hsuan scored with a close-range header in the 26th minute to get the East Asian side back on track after their opening day defeat to Japan while defeat was a blow to Vietnam’s hopes after having opened their campaign with victory against India. 

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Preview - Group C: Chinese Taipei v Vietnam

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Preview - Group C: Chinese Taipei v Vietnam

Perth: Confidence will be the backbone of Chinese Taipei when they take on Vietnam in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Saturday.

The East Asian side suffered a 2-0 defeat to Japan on Matchday One of Group C but head coach Prasobchoke Chokemor is confident his players will rebound against a buoyant Vietnam, who edged India 2-1.

Chen eager to take Chinese Taipei to greater heights

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Chen eager to take Chinese Taipei to greater heights

Perth: Chen Ying-Hui was in the thick of the action when Chinese Taipei faced Japan in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ opener on Wednesday.

Despite losing 2-0 to the two-time champions, Chen showed why she is becoming one of the team’s most reliable defenders.

Nielsen expects a sharper Japan; Chinese Taipei’s Prasobchoke satisfied despite defeat

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Nielsen expects a sharper Japan; Chinese Taipei’s Prasobchoke satisfied despite defeat

Perth: Head coach Nils Nielsen, while pleased with Japan’s composure against defensive-minded Chinese Taipei, admitted his side could have done more in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group C opener on Wednesday.

Chinese Taipei weathered wave after wave of pressure but ultimately succumbed as Momoko Tanikawa and Kiko Seike struck in the second half to secure the two-time champions a 2-0 win at the Perth Rectangular Stadium.

Nielsen acknowledged there was still room for improvement, with Japan registering a whopping 30 attempts on goal.  

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Group C: Japan 2-0 Chinese Taipei

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Group C: Japan 2-0 Chinese Taipei

Perth: Japan worked hard to secure a 2-0 win over Chinese Taipei in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group C opener at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Wednesday.

Frustrated for long periods by resolute Chinese Taipei defending, second half goals from Momoko Tanikawa and Kiko Seike took them over the line as they kicked off their campaign for a third title with three points.

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Preview - Group C: Japan v Chinese Taipei

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Preview - Group C: Japan v Chinese Taipei

Perth: It will be a clash of pedigree against self belief when Japan meet Chinese Taipei in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group C opener at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on  Wednesday.

Two-time winners Japan arrive with history on their side, having dominated in their previous meetings against a Chinese Taipei side who are, however, confident of upsetting the formbook.

Resilience driving Chinese Taipei, says Hsu

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Resilience driving Chinese Taipei, says Hsu

Perth: Change has been the defining theme for Hsu Yi-Yun and Chinese Taipei heading into the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ but rather than unsettling the squad, it has sharpened their sense of purpose.

A coaching transition ahead of the tournament required the players to quickly adapt to a new philosophy. For Hsu, however, the adjustment was simply another chapter of growth.

East Asia Wrap: Kashima stay perfect; Jeonbuk stumble

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Kashima stay perfect; Jeonbuk stumble

Hong Kong: Defending champions Kashima Antlers impressed in Japan’s group stage action, while the new K League season began with immediate drama as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors suffered an opening defeat.

Kitchee strengthened their advantage in Hong Kong while leaders Fu Jen University suffered defeat in Chinese Taipei.

The-AFC.com looks at the past week’s domestic action across East Asia.

#WAC2026 - Squads revealed

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

#WAC2026 - Squads revealed

Sydney: The continent’s finest have converged for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ with established stars and emerging talents set to light up the tournament.

The 12 sides hoping to achieve continental glory have announced their squads - with proven winners to debutants set to power their dreams and from the talented pool, the-AFC.com highlights one player per team to keep an eye on.