Shin proud of Korea Republic’s drive; Japan’s Nielsen pleased with experiments

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Shin proud of Korea Republic’s drive; Japan’s Nielsen pleased with experiments

Suwon: Korea Republic lifted their first title in 20 years after winning the (EAFF) E-1 Football Women’s Championship on Wednesday with head coach Shin Sang-woo believing this could herald a new beginning for the Taegeuk Ladies.

Korea Republic’s 2-0 win over Chinese Taipei enabled them to pip Japan to the title as Shin continues to make changes to the team ahead of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ in March.

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Late strikes seal title for Korea Republic

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Late strikes seal title for Korea Republic

Suwon: Second half goals from Ji So-yun and Jang Sel-gi helped Korea Republic win the 2025 (EAFF) E-1 Football Women’s Championship with a 2-0 victory against Chinese Taipei on Wednesday.

The result saw Korea Republic tied on five points with China PR and Japan but they finished top on better ratio of goals scored in matches between the three sides to secure their first regional success since 2005.

Japan, China PR play to a stalemate

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Japan, China PR play to a stalemate

Suwon: Japan and China PR settled for a goalless draw in their concluding 2025 (EAFF) E-1 Football Women’s Championship tie on Wednesday.

The stalemate meant Korea Republic lifted the title following their 2-0 win after defeating Chinese Taipei with China PR finishing second and Japan third.

All three sides finished on five points with Korea Republic securing the title based on the ratio of goals scored in meetings between the three teams.

Nascimento tells Jordan to remain focused, Jafari confident IR Iran will bounce back

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Nascimento tells Jordan to remain focused, Jafari confident IR Iran will bounce back

Kuala Lumpur: David Nascimento has urged his players to remain focused after Jordan took a huge step towards qualifying for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ on Wednesday.

A 3-0 win against Bhutan maintained Jordan’s perfect record and avoiding defeat against Islamic Republic of Iran on Saturday will confirm their ticket to the Finals, having missed out on the 2022 edition.

Qualifiers - Group A: Jordan 3-0 Bhutan

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Qualifiers - Group A: Jordan 3-0 Bhutan

Amman: Jordan took a giant step towards reaching the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ after defeating Bhutan 3-0 in their Qualifiers Group A tie on Wednesday.

With three wins, Jordan only need to avoid defeat against Islamic Republic of Iran - who are three points behind - when the sides meet in their concluding fixture on Saturday.

Qualifiers - Group A: Lebanon 3-1 IR Iran

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Qualifiers - Group A: Lebanon 3-1 IR Iran

Amman: Islamic Republic of Iran’s hopes suffered a setback after falling to a 3-1 defeat against Lebanon in Group A of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers on Wednesday. 

The result leaves Iran on six points, with Jordan their opponents in Saturday’s final round of matches. The win was Lebanon’s first after having suffered defeat in their earlier two games.