Miyazawa stamps her mark for Japan

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Miyazawa stamps her mark for Japan

Perth: Hinata Miyazawa stole the show with a hat-trick as Japan roared past India 11-0 in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group C tie at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Saturday.

After struggling to break down Chinese Taipei’s deep defensive block in the opening game, Miyazawa and her teammates came out with a clear plan to attack early.

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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.

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.

Matsunaga’s hard work pays off

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Matsunaga’s hard work pays off

Perth: Saki Matsunaga played a pivotal role in Chinese Taipei edging Vietnam 1-0 in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia™ 2026 Group C at the Perth Rectangular Stadium, with her clever play leading to the winning goal on Saturday.

It was Matsunaga’s initial initiative that set up the opener as her effort struck the crossbar before Su Yu-Hsuan headed the ball home in the 26th minute.

Happy to be back, says China PR’s Li

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Happy to be back, says China PR’s Li

Sydney: Li Qingtong expressed her delight after marking a memorable return to the China PR national team with a brace that powered the defending champions to a 3-0 win over Uzbekistan in their group stage encounter in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 on Friday.

The win also saw the nine-time champions through to the quarter-finals and the forward is revelling in the opportunity to contribute after her recent return to the national team setup.

#WAC2026 ticket sales hit 250,000 mark

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

#WAC2026 ticket sales hit 250,000 mark

Sydney: Less than a week on from the opening match, the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ has reached yet another milestone as ticket sales crossed the 250,000 mark on Saturday.

The latest feather in the competition’s rich legacy follows the all-time tournament attendance record set during Thursday’s Group A tie between the hosts and the Islamic Republic of Iran, which now stands at almost 93,000 after 10 matches.