Chinese Taipei defeat Bahrain to confirm return

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Chinese Taipei defeat Bahrain to confirm return

Manama: Chinese Taipei will return to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup for the first time since 2008 after they secured the final place in India 2022 with a 2-0 win over Bahrain on Sunday.

In the 25th and final qualifying match across Asia, Kazuo Echigo’s side needed only a draw to end their qualification drought, but they advanced in style thanks to second half goals from Lai Li-chin and Chen Yen-ping.

Three-time Asian champions in the late 1970s and early 1980s, Chinese Taipei’s victory means they will now once again rub shoulders with Asia’s women’s football elite, while Bahrain’s bid for a maiden appearance fell short at the final hurdle.

Myanmar book Finals ticket with win over UAE

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Myanmar book Finals ticket with win over UAE

Bishkek: Myanmar secured their place at AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022, completing their qualification mission with a 2-0 victory over United Arab Emirates at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium on Sunday.

Early goals from Khin Mo Mo Tun and Chit Chit dispelled any final Matchday nerves as Tin Myint Aung’s side cruised to next January’s continental showpiece.
 
Myanmar’s third win in as many matches in the Kyrgyz Republic capital paves the way for the Southeast Asian nation’s fifth AFC Women’s Asian Cup appearance and their first since 2014.

Lebanon finish in style

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Lebanon finish in style

Bishkek: Lebanon fell short in their bid to reach AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 but finished their campaign with a flourish in a 3-0 victory over Guam at Dolen Omurzakov Stadium on Sunday.

Their slim qualification hopes were dashed by group winners Myanmar’s earlier success against United Arab Emirates, but Wael Gharzeddine’s charges did enough to claim second place in Group D, with Hanin Tamim bagging a brace and Lili Iskandar also getting on the scoresheet in what was ultimately a comfortable win.
 
Despite their failure to reach India 2022, Sunday’s result made it Lebanon’s most successful AFC qualifying campaign, with their final tally of two wins from three matches bettering the sole previous win they achieved in qualifying for the 2014 edition of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. 

Australia's Gustavsson praises players, fans after superb victory over Brazil

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Australia's Gustavsson praises players, fans after superb victory over Brazil

Sydney: Head coach Tony Gustavsson hailed his players and fans after Australia recorded an impressive 3-1 win over Brazil in an international friendly match on Saturday.

In the Matildas' first match on home soil since playing Vietnam in a Tokyo Olympics qualifier in March 2020, goals by Clare Polkinghorne and Mary Fowler gave Australia a two goal lead before Adriana pulled one back for the Brazilians, only for Emily van Egmond to complete the scoring.

Goalkeeper Yoon hoping to inspire Korea Republic against USA again

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Goalkeeper Yoon hoping to inspire Korea Republic against USA again

Kansas City: Goalkeeper Yoon Young-geul is hoping for another start when Korea Republic play world champions United States of America in their second friendly match on Tuesday.

An inspired performance from Yoon, 34, saw Korea holding the Americans to a goalless draw on Thursday, snapping the World No 1 side's 22-match winning run on home soil.

USA completely dominated the match with 19 shots, eight of which were on target but none could find a way past the veteran Yoon.

Qualifiers - Group E: Flying starts for Kyrgyz Republic, India

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers - Group E: Flying starts for Kyrgyz Republic, India

Al Fujairah: Kyrgyz Republic and India got their AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 qualifying campaigns off to brilliant starts with impressive wins over United Arab Emirates and Oman respectively on Sunday.

Kyrgyz Republic kicked off their bid to qualify for Uzbekistan 2022 with a come from behind 2-1 win over hosts UAE at the Fujairah Stadium with India defeating Oman with a similar score in Group E's second match. 

Qualifiers - Group K: Cambodia defeat Hong Kong for flying start to qualifying campaign

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers - Group K: Cambodia defeat Hong Kong for flying start to qualifying campaign

Futaba: Cambodia kicked off their bid to qualify for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 with a 4-2 win over Hong Kong at the J-Village ground in Futaba on Saturday.

The win sets Cambodia up nicely for their next match - against hosts Japan - with victory on Tuesday taking them to the Finals from the three-team Group K.

Hong Kong's fate, meanwhile, depends on Japan defeating Cambodia before the two teams meet in the group finale on Thursday.