Preview - Group B: Bangladesh v Uzbekistan

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Preview - Group B: Bangladesh v Uzbekistan

Perth: Bangladesh and Uzbekistan will leave nothing on the table when they meet in their final AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group B tie at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Monday.

Consecutive defeats have left the sides’ hopes hanging by a thread but victory will give them a fighting chance to advance as one of the two best third-placed teams.

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Preview - Group B: DPR Korea v China PR

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Preview - Group B: DPR Korea v China PR

Sydney: A thriller is on the cards when DPR Korea and China PR meet in their final AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ tie on Monday to determine who finishes top of Group B.

Maximum points from their opening two matches earned them a place in the quarter-finals respectively but both are determined to complete a perfect group stage.

Korea Republic’s Shin pleased with top spot; Montemurro promises a better Australia

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Korea Republic’s Shin pleased with top spot; Montemurro promises a better Australia

Sydney: The six goals shared between Korea Republic and Australia in their fascinating AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ encounter on Sunday had a contrasting impact on the respective teams as the former finished top of Group A.

Shin Sang-woo was the happier of the two head coaches with the result meaning his side do not have to travel for the rest of the tournament, should they continue to win and advance to subsequent rounds.

Having trailed 2-1 at half-time, Shin was proud to see his second-half substitutions turn the game back into their favour, going within minutes of achieving a famous victory at Stadium Australia.

Torcaso hails Philippines’ spirit; Jafari proud of IR Iran efforts

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Torcaso hails Philippines’ spirit; Jafari proud of IR Iran efforts

Gold Coast: Needing nothing less than victory in their final Group A clash on Sunday, Philippines head coach Mark Torcaso was delighted after coming away with a 2-0 win against the Islamic Republic of Iran for their first points at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

Having fallen short against Australia and Korea Republic in two difficult matches, Torcaso hailed his players’ performance in a result that kept alive their hopes of advancing as one of the two best third-placed teams.

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.

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.