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Central & South Asia Wrap: Abdysh-Ata’s tough run continues

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Abdysh-Ata’s tough run continues

Bishkek: Three-time champions FC Abdysh-Ata lost a third consecutive match in the Kyrgyz Premier League as they continued their worst start to the season since last winning the title in 2024. 

There were also conflicting results for the titleholders in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, India and Bangladesh, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Prasobchoke basks in Chinese Taipei’s progress

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Prasobchoke basks in Chinese Taipei’s progress

Sydney: Prasobchoke Chokemor praised the determination of his Chinese Taipei side after they defeated India 3-1 in their final Group C encounter to book a place in the quarter-finals of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ on Tuesday.

With the victory sealing their second win of the campaign, Prasobchoke was generous with his praise and keen to savour the moment.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_asian_cup.html/video/wac2026-|-group-c-india-1-3-chinese-taipei

Group C: India 1-3 Chinese Taipei

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Group C: India 1-3 Chinese Taipei

Sydney: Chinese Taipei advanced to the quarter-finals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ after defeating India 3-1 in Group C at the Western Sydney Stadium on Tuesday.

The victory means the East Asians finish in second place behind Japan and will face defending champions China PR in their last eight tie on Saturday.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_asian_cup.html/photo/group-c-india-v-chinese-taipei

Preview - Group C: India v Chinese Taipei

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Preview - Group C: India v Chinese Taipei

Sydney: As India seek to erase the disappointment of their 11-0 defeat against Japan, head coach Amelia Valverde is keen to maximise the opportunity at hand against Chinese Taipei in their final AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group C match on Tuesday.

With India having qualified for the Finals for the first time on merit, the Costa Rican - while acknowledging the heavy blow that the Nadeshiko dealt to their knockout stage hopes - was eager to focus on putting up a strong fight against Chinese Taipei.

We will fight till the end, vows India’s Shilky Devi

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

We will fight till the end, vows India’s Shilky Devi

Sydney: For Shilky Devi Hemam, representing the Indian women's national football team on the continental stage is not just a matter of personal pride but also a hope for what may lie ahead for women’s football in the country.

With two defeats to their name, there is every chance that Tuesday’s match might mark the end of the road for India at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ and yet, she believes the team will approach the game with renewed determination after learning from their opening matches. 

Central & South Asia Wrap: Action kicks off in Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Action kicks off in Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan

Bishkek: The Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan leagues started their 2026 seasons as FC Bars Issyk-Kul and FC Istiklol look to defend their respective titles.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant continued their winning start to the Indian Super League while the Bangladesh Football Premier League returned to action, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_asian_cup.html/video/wac2026-|-group-c-india-0-11-japan

Clinical Japan live up to Nielsen’s expectations; India’s Valverde looks ahead

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Clinical Japan live up to Nielsen’s expectations; India’s Valverde looks ahead

Perth: Japan head coach Nils Nielsen praised his team’s efficiency following the emphatic 11-0 victory over India in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group C tie at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Saturday.

Japan raced to a five-goal cushion going into the break with Nielsen highlighting his team’s composure and clinical finishing as the two-time champions booked their quarter-final spot with a match to spare.

Group C: India 0-11 Japan

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Group C: India 0-11 Japan

Perth: Japan confirmed their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ quarter-final spot after cruising 11-0 past India in their Group C tie at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Saturday.

Riko Ueki and Hinata Miyazawa starred with hat-tricks as Japan sizzled from start to finish while defeat for India means they have to beat Chinese Taipei in their final match on Tuesday to stand a chance of advancing.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_asian_cup.html/photo/group-c-india-v-japan