India set for friendlies in UAE, Bahrain

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

India set for friendlies in UAE, Bahrain

New Delhi: Head coach Thomas Dennerby has named a 23-member squad as India's preparation for the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 moves into high gear.

India, who will host the continental showpiece on January 20-February 6, will play four friendly matches over the coming days.

AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 Qualifiers - Group C: Indonesia defeat Singapore to end long wait

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 Qualifiers - Group C: Indonesia defeat Singapore to end long wait

Dushanbe: Indonesia secured their place at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022, ending a 33-year qualification drought, with a 1-0 victory over Singapore at Republican Central Stadium.

Their second win over the Singaporeans in the space of four days, Monday’s result confirmed 96th-ranked Indonesia as winners of the two-team Group C.

On a night where a draw would have been enough to confirm their place at the continental finals, Octavianti Dwi Nurmalita struck a scrappy but important winner to put an end to Indonesia’s long absence from the top table of Asian women’s football.

AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 Qualifiers - Group B: Tajikistan firmly in the race with win over Maldives

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 Qualifiers - Group B: Tajikistan firmly in the race with win over Maldives

Dushanbe: Group hosts Tajikistan put themselves in contention for a place at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 Finals with a commanding 4-0 win over the Maldives at Central Republican Stadium on Sunday.

The result means Tajikistan will qualify for their first ever continental Finals if they win Wednesday’s group decider against Vietnam, who registered a 16-0 win in their outing against the Maldives on Thursday.

AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 Qualifiers - Group H: Thailand beat Palestine to seal qualification in style

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 Qualifiers - Group H: Thailand beat Palestine to seal qualification in style

West Bank: Thailand qualified for their 17th AFC Women's Asian Cup Finals with an emphatic 7-0 win over Palestine on Saturday.

Victory meant the Southeast Asian side finished top of Group H, having defeated Malaysia in their opening match with qualification meaning Thailand are very much in the race to qualify for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 Qualifiers - Group G: IR Iran defeat Jordan on penalties to book historic Finals ticket

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 Qualifiers - Group G: IR Iran defeat Jordan on penalties to book historic Finals ticket

Tashkent: Islam Republic of Iran pulled off a stunning upset to qualify for their first ever AFC Women’s Asian Cup, defeating Jordan 4-2 on penalties after a goalless draw at Bunyodkor Stadium on Saturday.

Maryam Irandoost’s side defied history and their world ranking of 72 to secure their place for India 2022 in dramatic fashion, ending a heartbroken Jordan outfit’s bid for a third successive appearance at the Finals.

The result, a milestone for Iranian women’s football, also keeps them alive in the race for a spot in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Philippines' Maro eyes California training camp after reaching AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 Finals

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Philippines' Maro eyes California training camp after reaching AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 Finals

Tashkent: Head coach Marlon Maro is hoping to take his Philippines squad to California for their final phase of preparation after booking their spot in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 Finals.

The Southeast Asian side edged Hong Kong 2-1 in Tashkent on Friday to seal top spot in Group F to confirm their position among the 12 teams who will be at India 2022.

With qualification for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 also at stake in India 2022, Maro is hoping to be able to work with his entire squad in the buildup to the continental showpiece.

AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 Qualifiers - Group F: Philippines edge Hong Kong to confirm Finals appearance

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 Qualifiers - Group F: Philippines edge Hong Kong to confirm Finals appearance

Tashkent: The Philippines secured their place at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022, topping qualifying Group E with a hard-fought 2-1 win against Hong Kong at the JAR Stadium on Friday.

A second goal in as many matches from Tahnai Annis put the Malditas on course for the Finals, but a stunning Chung Pui Ki free-kick gave Hong Kong hope before Chandler McDaniel ensured the Philippines will be among the 12 teams who compete in January’s Finals with a late winner.

The win also keeps the Philippines’s hopes of a first ever FIFA Women’s World Cup appearance alive, with the top six teams at India 2022 to directly qualify for the 2023 global Finals in Australia and New Zealand.