Clinical Japan live up to Nielsen’s expectations; India’s Valverde looks ahead

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Clinical Japan live up to Nielsen’s expectations; India’s Valverde looks ahead

Perth: Japan head coach Nils Nielsen praised his team’s efficiency following the emphatic 11-0 victory over India in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group C tie at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Saturday.

Japan raced to a five-goal cushion going into the break with Nielsen highlighting his team’s composure and clinical finishing as the two-time champions booked their quarter-final spot with a match to spare.

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Chinese Taipei win delights Prasobchoke; Mai rues Vietnam off day

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Chinese Taipei win delights Prasobchoke; Mai rues Vietnam off day

Perth: Head coach Prasobchoke Chokemor couldn’t hide his joy after Chinese Taipei overcame Vietnam 1-0 in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia™ 2026 Group C tie at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Saturday.

Su Yu-Hsuan’s first half header put Chinese Taipei in the driver’s seat and despite Vietnam attempting to fight back in the second half and losing their goalscorer and Pan Yen-Hsin to injury, the East Asian side held on for the three points.

Having opted for a five-strong defence in the 2-0 defeat to Japan on Matchday One, Prasobchoke went for a more attacking line-up with Su leading the line and the tactical change paid off.

Group C: India 0-11 Japan

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Group C: India 0-11 Japan

Perth: Japan confirmed their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ quarter-final spot after cruising 11-0 past India in their Group C tie at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Saturday.

Riko Ueki and Hinata Miyazawa starred with hat-tricks as Japan sizzled from start to finish while defeat for India means they have to beat Chinese Taipei in their final match on Tuesday to stand a chance of advancing.

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. 

Preview - Group A: Australia v Korea Republic

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Preview - Group A: Australia v Korea Republic

Sydney: Korea Republic and Australia will spare no effort in securing the Group A top spot when they meet in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ on Sunday.

Locked on six points apiece, Korea Republic are ahead on goal difference and with the group winners to stay in Sydney for the quarter-finals, there will be no let up from either side heading into the tie at Stadium Australia.

Preview - Group A: IR Iran v Philippines

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Preview - Group A: IR Iran v Philippines

Gold Coast: Philippines head coach Mark Torcaso is confident that they are ready to claim all three points in their crucial final Group A clash against the Islamic Republic of Iran in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ on Sunday.

Having both suffered defeats in each of their first two matches, victory is paramount if either hope to progress to the knockout stage via the third-place route, with the Southeast Asians currently occupying that spot courtesy of a superior goal difference.

The top two from each group and two best third-placed sides will advance to the quarter-finals.