Philippines’ Guy grateful for #WAC2026 opportunity

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Philippines’ Guy grateful for #WAC2026 opportunity

Gold Coast: It has been a whirlwind past few months for Jael-Marie Guy, who received her first senior call-up to the Philippines national team last November.

Fast-forward to Sunday, the United States-based forward found herself coming on at the start of the second half in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ tie against Australia, in front of a 44,379-strong crowd – the highest ever attendance in the competition’s history.

The substitute appearance was only Guy’s sixth cap, having made her debut during December’s SEA Games, where her irrepressible performances played a part in convincing Mark Torcaso to include her in the squad Down Under.

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Preview - Group A: Philippines v Korea Republic

Wed, 04 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.

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.

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. 

This is only the start, says DPR Korea’s Myong

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

This is only the start, says DPR Korea’s Myong

Sydney: Hat-trick heroine Myong Yu Jong insisted DPR Korea’s emphatic 3-0 win over Uzbekistan was only the beginning, as the forward set her sights on a far bigger objective at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026.

The 24-year-old gave her side the lead in the sixth minute before adding two more from the penalty spot prior to the interval but instead of revelling in a superb individual outing, Myong was already looking ahead.

Stalwart Kim continues to shine for Korea Republic

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Stalwart Kim continues to shine for Korea Republic

Gold Coast: Facing stubborn resistance from the Islamic Republic of Iran in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ opener on Monday, an unlikely star emerged for Korea Republic.

Kim Hye-ri stepped up to coolly dispatch a penalty in the 59th minute, before curling in an inch-perfect free-kick delivery 16 minutes later for Ko Yoo-jin to head in the third goal of a 3-0 win at the Perth Stadium to send the East Asians top of Group C.