We want to avenge 2018 defeat, says Philippines’ Bolden

Wed, 02 Feb, 2022

We want to avenge 2018 defeat, says Philippines’ Bolden

Pune: Philippines’ Sarina Bolden is determined to avenge their loss to Korea Republic when they clash in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ semi-finals on Thursday. 

The two teams met in Jordan 2018 in the fifth place playoff, where it was very much a one-sided affair with the Taeguk Ladies securing an emphatic 5-0 win to clinch the last 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup spot. 

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Cho sets sights on AFC Women’s Asian Cup title

Wed, 02 Feb, 2022

Cho sets sights on AFC Women’s Asian Cup title

Pune: Korea Republic are one match away from reaching their first-ever AFC Women’s Asian Cup final, and Cho So-hyun has vowed to give her best in their semi-final tie against Philippines on Thursday.

The Taeguk Ladies have experienced an exciting journey in reaching the last four stage, which began with a 3-0 victory against Vietnam, before overcoming a resilient Myanmar to emerge 2-0 winners. 

Korea Republic then faced defending champions Japan and were a goal down within the opening 30 seconds, only to bounce back strongly in the second half to salvage a 1-1 draw and finish their Group C campaign in second place. 

Preview - Semi-final: Korea Republic v Philippines

Fri, 25 Feb, 2022

Preview - Semi-final: Korea Republic v Philippines

Pune: Korea Republic head coach Colin Bell is expecting a tough challenge from a vibrant Philippines side when they face off in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ semi-finals on Thursday. 

Korea Republic are no strangers to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup semi-finals, having played at this stage on five previous occasions but the Philippines will be making their debut and Bell expects the Southeast Asian to play with no fear at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune.

Preview - Semi-final: China PR v Japan

Fri, 25 Feb, 2022

Preview - Semi-final: China PR v Japan

Pune:  Head coaches Shui Qingxia and Futoshi Ikeda expect a tough encounter when China PR face Japan in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ semi-finals on Thursday.

Both sides come into the tie having won 10 titles between them, with China PR chasing a record extending ninth while Japan are two wins away from winning a hat-trick of AFC Women’s Asian Cup crowns.

A win for the Steel Roses will bring Shui’s charges closer to the title they last won in 2006, while Japan are aiming to become only the third team to win three consecutive titles.