Group C: Japan 4-0 Vietnam

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Group C: Japan 4-0 Vietnam

Perth: Japan cruised to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group C top spot with an impressive 4-0 win against Vietnam at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Tuesday.

The two-time winners finished with nine points and will meet the Philippines next while defeat meant Vietnam missed out on a place in the quarter-finals. 

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Group C: India 1-3 Chinese Taipei

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Group C: India 1-3 Chinese Taipei

Sydney: Chinese Taipei advanced to the quarter-finals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ after defeating India 3-1 in Group C at the Western Sydney Stadium on Tuesday.

The victory means the East Asians finish in second place behind Japan and will face defending champions China PR in their last eight tie on Saturday.

Kudratova credits qualification to Uzbekistan’s strong mentality

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Kudratova credits qualification to Uzbekistan’s strong mentality

Perth: Nilufar Kudratova emerged the star in Uzbekistan sealing AFC AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ quarter-final qualification on Monday, with the midfielder striking the all important goal in the 4-0 win against Bangladesh. 

Her strike - which came in the 88th minute - meant Uzbekistan had the four goals they needed to be assured of advancing as one of the two best third-placed teams with the 28-year-old crediting the team’s strong mentality for meeting their target. 

Milicic proud of excellent China PR; DPR Korea’s Ri focuses on rebound

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Milicic proud of excellent China PR; DPR Korea’s Ri focuses on rebound

Sydney: Ante Milicic was beaming with pride after leading China PR to a 2-1 win over DPR Korea in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ tie to emerge Group B winners on Monday.

The Australian tactician paid tribute to his players for coming out on top in a closely-fought contest with goals from Chen Qiaozhu and Wang Shuang overturning Kim Kyong Yong’s opener.

Preview – R16 (2nd Leg): Vissel Kobe (JPN) 1 v 0 FC Seoul (KOR)

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Preview – R16 (2nd Leg): Vissel Kobe (JPN) 1 v 0 FC Seoul (KOR)

Kobe: Vissel Kobe will be on a mission to maintain their perfect record against FC Seoul when the sides meet in the return leg of their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 tie on Wednesday.

Japan's Vissel edged the first leg 1-0 and will hope to maximise home ground advantage against Korea Republic's FC Seoul.

Preview – R16 (2nd Leg): Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN) 1 v 3 Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Preview – R16 (2nd Leg): Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN) 1 v 3 Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Hiroshima: Sanfrecce Hiroshima will have to go for broke from the first blow of the whistle against Johor Darul Ta'zim in the return leg of their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 tie on Wednesday.

The Japanese side suffered a 3-1 defeat to the Malaysian champions, who are seeking to make the quarter-finals for the first time.