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.

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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.

Group A: IR Iran 0-2 Philippines

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Group A: IR Iran 0-2 Philippines

Gold Coast: The Philippines kept alive their hopes of making the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ knockout stage on Sunday by defeating the Islamic Republic of Iran 2-0.

A goal in each half confirmed third place in Group A and Mark Torcaso’s side will hope they have done enough to advance as one of the two best third-placed teams, with the final round of matches in the other two groups to be played in the next two days.

Group A: Australia 3-3 Korea Republic

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Group A: Australia 3-3 Korea Republic

Sydney: Australia came from behind twice to force a 3-3 draw with Korea Republic in a pulsating AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ tie at Stadium Australia on Sunday.

The result meant Korea Republic finished as the Group A winners and will meet the third-placed side from either Group B or C in the quarter-finals while Australia will play the Group B runners-up.

The enthralling encounter was witnessed by a new tournament record of 60,279 fans, surpassing the previous best of 44,379 which was set when the Matildas played the Philippines in the tournament opener on March 1. 

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.

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.