Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: After becoming world champions in 2011, and reaching the final in 2015, Japan has handed the responsibility to a talented new generation of players at the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019.
With three days until in the tournament kicks off, the-AFC.com tells you all need to know about the Asian champions.
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: The first Asian nation to reach FIFA Women’s World Cup Final in 1999, eight-time Asian champions China PR are looking to be bring back the glory days at France 2019.
With just four days remaining until the tournament begins, the-AFC.com tells you all you need to know about China PR.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: The Matildas are among the top seeds for the first time at a FIFA Women’s World Cup and, despite an untimely dip in results, they believe they are capable of becoming world champions in France.
Ahead of the tournament’s kick-off on Friday, the-AFC.com examines the Continent’s five France 2019 hopefuls, starting with Australia.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Le Tonquet: A late goal from Yuika Sugasawa gave Japan a share of the spoils, as the Asian champions completed their FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 preparations with a 1-1 draw against Spain on Sunday.
The Urawa Red Diamonds striker hit the back of the net with five minutes remaining, levelling the tie after Japan trailed for more than an hour following Jennifer Hermoso’s first half penalty kick.
With their France 2019 build-up now complete, Asako Takakura’s side will turn their gaze to their opening assignment in the tournament proper, against Argentina in Paris on June 10.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Tokyo: Physicality has never been associated with Japanese forwards, who are renowned for their technique and pace. In Yuika Sugasawa, however, the Nadeshiko unusually have an aerial specialist willing to mix it with opposition centre-backs.
Standing at 1.68m tall, the 28-year-old is among the tallest members of Asako Takakura's 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France squad. The Urawa Reds player also boasts speed and times her shots to perfection.
These qualities were on show in the final of the Asian Games 2018’s Women’s Football Tournament. Japan had struggled to break down a full-strength China PR, but following a last-gasp counter-attack, Sugasawa’s diving header from an Emi Nakajima cross grabbed them the trophy.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Ri Hyang-ok, from DPR Korea, is one of the 12 Asian referees and assistant referees selected to officiate in the FIFA Women’s World Cup which begins in France next week.
And for the former DPR Korea player and experienced referee, it will be her final bow from refereeing duties after officiating in her first-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada in 2015.
Ri, who also represented her country as a player in two FIFA Women’s World Cup - in 1999 and 2003 - said: “As a player, I represented my country in two FIFA Women’s World Cup, but I didn’t qualify from the group stage. That’s why I decided to become a referee, so my dream is to officiate in the Finals."
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: All five of Asia’s representatives at FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 have their share of top-level international experience, but a legion of a new stars are ready to leave their mark on the game’s biggest stage.
With one week until the Finals, the-AFC.com highlights five talented youngsters, all appearing in their first senior World Cup, to keep an eye on in France.