Group A: Philippines 0-3 Korea Republic

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Group A: Philippines 0-3 Korea Republic

Gold Coast: Korea Republic eased to a 3-0 victory on Thursday in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ to seal progress into the knockout stage.

Two goals in a three-minute first-half spell sent the 2022 finalists on their way to a 3-0 win against the Philippines, with their knockout stage confirmed following Australia's 4-0 triumph against Islamic Republic of Iran in the group's second tie on Thursday.

Defeat left the Philippines' hopes hanging by a thread, having lost 1-0 to Australia in their opener.

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Group A: IR Iran 0-4 Australia

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Group A: IR Iran 0-4 Australia

Gold Coast: Australia booked their quarter-final place at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ in emphatic fashion by defeating the Islamic Republic of Iran 4-0 on Thursday evening.

Joe Montemurro’s side scored thrice in the first half in an accomplished performance to record a second win on the trot in Group A, which also confirmed Korea Republic’s passage into the knockouts.

Preview - Group B: Uzbekistan v China PR

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Preview - Group B: Uzbekistan v China PR

Sydney: For Uzbekistan head coach Kotryna Kulbyte, the way forward is clear as the Central Asian side prepare to take on defending champions China PR in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group B fixture on Friday.

A 3-0 defeat against DPR Korea in their opening game did little to mellow the fierce determination that personifies the Lithuanian tactician, for whom Friday’s tie represents a fresh opportunity to apply the learnings from their opening-day showing.

Preview - Group B: Bangladesh v DPR Korea

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Preview - Group B: Bangladesh v DPR Korea

Sydney: DPR Korea are determined to keep their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ fate in their own hands as they prepare to face Bangladesh in their second Group B tie on Friday.

Despite the vast difference in achievement and FIFA rankings, head coach Ri Song Ho is not underestimating Bangladesh’s challenge and is demanding full concentration from his players in the bid to build on their opening 3-0 win against Uzbekistan.

Mai applauds Vietnam’s tenacity; Valverde rues India’s missed opportunity

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Mai applauds Vietnam’s tenacity; Valverde rues India’s missed opportunity

Perth: Mai Duc Chung hailed his players’ composure after Ngan Thi Van Su’s brace secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over India in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group C tie at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Wednesday.

The Vietnam head coach never doubted his players’ determination to push for the win, even after India had equalised midway through the second half.

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.