Resilience driving Chinese Taipei, says Hsu

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Resilience driving Chinese Taipei, says Hsu

Perth: Change has been the defining theme for Hsu Yi-Yun and Chinese Taipei heading into the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ but rather than unsettling the squad, it has sharpened their sense of purpose.

A coaching transition ahead of the tournament required the players to quickly adapt to a new philosophy. For Hsu, however, the adjustment was simply another chapter of growth.

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Preview - Group C: Japan v Chinese Taipei

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Preview - Group C: Japan v Chinese Taipei

Perth: It will be a clash of pedigree against self belief when Japan meet Chinese Taipei in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group C opener at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on  Wednesday.

Two-time winners Japan arrive with history on their side, having dominated in their previous meetings against a Chinese Taipei side who are, however, confident of upsetting the formbook.

Midfield maestro Hasegawa ready to deliver for Japan

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Midfield maestro Hasegawa ready to deliver for Japan

Perth: Yui Hasegawa has been a driving force in Japanese football for nearly a decade, blending creativity, vision and precision in midfield as the East Asian side target another continental triumph at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™.

Hasegawa brings experience from the domestic and European levels to the tournament and is ready to help her team reclaim the title.

Preview - Group C: Vietnam v India

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Preview - Group C: Vietnam v India

Perth: Vietnam and India will be vying for an early advantage in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group C tie at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Wednesday.

Vietnam, having reached the quarter-finals of the previous edition, will aim to use their experience to do better while India - who qualified for the Finals on merit for the first time - are  determined to impress at Australia 2026. 

Group B: DPR Korea 3-0 Uzbekistan

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Group B: DPR Korea 3-0 Uzbekistan

Sydney: DPR Korea set a perfect tone for their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ campaign with a 3-0 defeat of Uzbekistan in their Group B fixture at the Western Sydney Stadium on Tuesday.

A hat-trick from Myong Yu-jong secured the three-time champions a dream start as they marked their return to the continental stage for the first time since 2010 with a commanding display.

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.