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.  

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Group C: Japan 2-0 Chinese Taipei

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Group C: Japan 2-0 Chinese Taipei

Perth: Japan worked hard to secure a 2-0 win over Chinese Taipei in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group C opener at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Wednesday.

Frustrated for long periods by resolute Chinese Taipei defending, second half goals from Momoko Tanikawa and Kiko Seike took them over the line as they kicked off their campaign for a third title with three points.

Group C: Vietnam 2-1 India

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Group C: Vietnam 2-1 India

Perth: Ngan Thi Van Su struck both goals as Vietnam edged India 2-1 in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group C tie at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Wednesday.

India thought they had salvaged a point after Sanfida Nongrum came off the bench to draw them level but Van Su struck in the fourth minute of second half added time to steal the points at the very end for Vietnam. 

Preview - Group A: IR Iran v Australia

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Preview - Group A: IR Iran v Australia

Gold Coast: With a sell-out crowd expected at the 28,000-capacity Gold Coast Stadium on Thursday, Joe Montemurro is relishing the opportunity for his Australia side to claim a second Group A victory in a row against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

A 1-0 win against the Philippines on Sunday in Perth got the Matildas off to a winning start in their quest to add to their 2010 success on home soil, although the head coach admitted they could have been more prolific.

Preview - Group A: Philippines v Korea Republic

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Preview - Group A: Philippines v Korea Republic

Gold Coast: Mark Torcaso is confident that his Philippines side are up for another big challenge in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ when they take on Korea Republic in their second Group A match on Thursday.

Defeat against Australia in their opener on Sunday has not dampened the team’s spirits and the 44-year-old was encouraged by the gritty display in the narrow 1-0 loss against the Matildas, vowing that supporters can expect more of the same.

Veteran Zhang vows to soldier on for China PR

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Veteran Zhang vows to soldier on for China PR

Sydney: Zhang Rui showed age was just a number after the 37-year-old starred for China PR in their opening AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ 2-0 win against Bangladesh on Tuesday.

Playing in her fifth consecutive AFC Women’s Asian Cup, Zhang struck China PR’s second goal in first half added time as the defending champions eased to victory.