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.

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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.

Humble Van Su credits Vietnam teammates for super show

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Humble Van Su credits Vietnam teammates for super show

Perth: Big moments often demand calm minds and Ngan Thi Van Su provided exactly that as her clinical brace powered Vietnam to a 2-1 win over India in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group C tie on Wednesday.

While her two goals proved decisive, Van Su insisted the victory at the Perth Rectangular Stadium was built on preparation and belief rather than individual brilliance.

Soumya: India’s heartbeat on and off the pitch

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Soumya: India’s heartbeat on and off the pitch

Perth: As India suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Vietnam in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group C opener at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Wednesday, one player stood out amid the highs and lows – Soumya Guguloth.

Running tirelessly across midfield, creating opportunities and battling for every ball, East Bengal’s Soumya showed the grit and vision that has taken the 24-year-old Telangana native to where she is.

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.