Uzbekistan on the brink of title after IR Iran win

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Uzbekistan on the brink of title after IR Iran win

Hisor: Uzbekistan are in the driver’s seat to claim the CAFA U-23 Women’s Championship after registering a 3-0 win over previously unbeaten Islamic Republic of Iran on Tuesday.

The result means Bakhrom Norsafarov’s side can seal the title with a point against tournament hosts Tajikistan on Thursday’s final day.

Also on Tuesday, Kyrgyz Republic moved into fourth place with a 3-0 win over Afghanistan, while Tajikistan made it two victories in a row with a 2-0 success against Turkmenistan.

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IR Iran, Uzbekistan wins set up Tuesday face-off

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

IR Iran, Uzbekistan wins set up Tuesday face-off

Dushanbe: Islamic Republic of Iran and Uzbekistan are set for a potential tournament decider after both continued their perfect starts at the CAFA U-23 Women’s Championship on Monday.

Iran beat Kyrgyz Republic 6-0, while Uzbekistan earned a 7-0 victory over Turkmenistan, giving each team the maximum nine points ahead of their meeting on Tuesday.

Uzbekistan, IR Iran power ahead

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Uzbekistan, IR Iran power ahead

Dushanbe: Uzbekistan and Islamic Republic of Iran carved out a two-team breakaway at the top of the table as the inaugural CAFA U-23 Women’s Championship continued in Tajikistan on Saturday.

Uzbekistan followed up Friday’s winning start with a dominant 10-0 win over Afghanistan, while Iran beat Turkmenistan 5-0 to secure their second win in a row.

Tajikistan and Kyrgyz Republic cancelled each other out in a 0-0 draw in the late match, with all six sides to reconvene for Matchday Three action on Monday.

Uzbekistan race off the blocks on opening day

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Uzbekistan race off the blocks on opening day

Dushanbe: Uzbekistan lead the pack at the CAFA U-23 Women’s Championship after earning an impressive 6-0 win over Kyrgyz Republic on the opening day of the competition in Tajikistan.

Bakhrom Norsafarov’s side are closely followed at the top of the table by Islamic Republic of Iran, who beat hosts Tajikistan 4-0, while Afghanistan also began with a win, prevailing 2-1 against Turkmenistan in Friday's Matchday One action.

The action continues with three more matches on Saturday, with the inaugural regional women’s U-23 tournament to conclude on Thursday.

Gielnik strikes as Australia sweep Chile

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Gielnik strikes as Australia sweep Chile

Adelaide: Australia made it two wins over Chile in less than a week, defeating the South Americans 1-0 in a friendly international at Hindmarsh Stadium on Tuesday.

Emily Gielnik scored the game’s only goal in the 23rd minute, while Sam Kerr provided the assist, had a penalty saved and hit the woodwork on a night where the Australian captain did everything but score.

The match was part of the Matildas’ preparation for next February’s Olympic Qualifiers, where they will meet Chinese Taipei, Thailand and China PR on the Road to Tokyo.

Nadeshiko too strong for South Africa, China PR win Yongchuan Tournament

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Nadeshiko too strong for South Africa, China PR win Yongchuan Tournament

Fukuoka: Japan’s build-up to next year’s Tokyo Olympics continued with 2-0 win over South Africa, while China PR beat Brazil on penalties after a 0-0 to win the Yongchuan International Tournament in Chingqing on Sunday

Japan 2-0 South Africa

All of the scoring came in the first half, with Olympique Lyonnais star Saki Kumagai notching a rare international goal in the 20th minute before Yuika Sugasawa added a second four minutes before half time.

Japan’s success follows last month’s 4-0 success over Canada, as the Asian champions look to challenge for medals in their home Olympics next August.

Steel Roses beat New Zealand to set up Brazil showdown

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Steel Roses beat New Zealand to set up Brazil showdown

Chongqing: China PR took the first step in Tokyo 2020 Olympics preparations, beating New Zealand 2-0 to advance to Sunday’s Yongchuan International Tournament Final against Brazil.

Reigning AFC Women’s Player of the Year Wang Shuang scored both goals for the Steel Roses, who prevailed in their first game since their FIFA Women’s World Cup exit in June.

Earlier, Brazil booked their place in the weekend’s decider with a 4-0 thumping of Canada, who suffered their second heavy defeat on Asian soil in as many months after October’s 4-0 loss to Japan.