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Japan coach Nielsen wary of Philippines threat

Coach Nils Nielsen said Saturday Japan have the tools to take apart the Philippines in their Women's Asian Cup quarter-final as the ominous two-time champions bid to keep a fourth straight clean-sheet.

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Montemurro says 'special' DPR Korea victory supercharged team belief

Australia coach Joe Montemurro said Friday's 2-1 victory over North Korea had ⁠given them the belief to go on and win the Women's Asian Cup for the first ‌time in 16 years after securing their place at next year's ‌World Cup.

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China to face Matildas in semi-final after tough win over Taiwan

Defending champions China scored twice in extra-time to book a blockbuster semi-final with hosts Australia at the Women's Asian Cup after a tense 2-0 win over Taiwan on Saturday.

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China advance to Women's Asian Cup semi-finals, South Korea thrash Uzbekistan

China stayed in the hunt ⁠for a 10th Women's Asian Cup title with ‌a 2-0 win over Taiwan after ‌extra time in Perth ‌on Saturday, booking a ‌semi-final match-up against Australia, while South Korea claimed a comfortable 6-0 victory over Uzbekistan.

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Matildas qualify for 2027 World Cup with tough Asian Cup win

Australia became the first nation to qualify for ⁠next year's Women's World Cup in Brazil with a 2-1 win over North Korea that ‌booked their place in the Asian Cup semi-finals on Friday.

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Milicic calls for 'calm and confident' approach to tense quarter-final

China coach Ante Milicic urged his players on Friday to remain "calm and confident" in a charged Women's Asian Cup quarter-final against Taiwan.

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Uzbekistan 'living and appreciating the moment' in debut Asian Cup knockout

History-making Uzbekistan are targeting a major upset against South Korea in the Women's Asian Cup quarter-finals, with coach Kotryna Kulbyte urging her players to keep dreaming big.

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Women's Asian Cup quarter-finals finalised after Taiwan advances

Japan stayed perfect in ⁠the women's Asian Cup group stage as they eased to a 4-0 win over Vietnam, who crashed out ‌of the tournament as Taiwan secured second place in Group C with ‌a 3-1 victory over India on Tuesday.

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China see off North Korea 2-1 to top Group B at women's Asian Cup

Defending champions China fought back from a goal down to beat ⁠North Korea 2-1 and top women's Asian Cup Group B, and Uzbekistan sealed their quarter-final place with ‌a 4-0 win over Bangladesh on Monday.

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FIFPRO concerned over safety of Iran women's football team after Asian Cup exit

Global players' union FIFPRO said on Monday there were serious concerns for the welfare of the Iranian ⁠women's football team, as they prepared to return home after being labelled "wartime traitors" for refusing to sing their national anthem before an Asian Cup match.

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Australia snatch 3-3 draw but South Korea top group as Iran exit winless

Australia's Alanna Kennedy scored her second goal deep into stoppage time to rescue a 3-3 ⁠draw against South Korea in the Women's Asian Cup on Sunday, but it was not enough to prevent their opponents from topping Group ‌A.

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Japan shows no mercy with 11-0 Women's Asian Cup thumping

A ruthless Japan thrashed India 11-0 to reach the Women's Asian ⁠Cup quarter-finals thanks to hat-tricks from Hinata Miyazawa and Riko Ueki on Saturday while Taiwan held off ‌a late Vietnam push to secure a 1-0 victory, their first ‌win of the tournament.

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Iran players labelled 'wartime traitors' after refusal to sing anthem in Asian Cup opener

An Iranian state television presenter has labelled the women's national football ⁠team as "wartime traitors" after the players did not sing their national anthem before their Asian ‌Cup opener against South Korea in Australia earlier this week.

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DPR Korea take another step forward at Women's Asian Cup, China also ease through

North Korea and defending champions China both eased ominously into the Women's Asian Cup quarter-finals on Friday, joining South Korea and hosts Australia in the last eight.

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Australia and South Korea advance to quarter-finals at Women's Asian Cup

Hosts Australia and 2022 finalists South Korea ⁠reached the Women's Asian Cup quarter-finals with comfortable wins against Iran and the Philippines on ‌Thursday, clinching their second straight victories in Group A.

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Japan and Vietnam open Asian Cup campaigns with wins

Japan were frustrated for an hour by an ⁠obdurate Taiwan side but ultimately prevailed 2-0, while Ngan Thi Van Su struck in ‌each half to help Vietnam edge India 2-1 in Group ‌C of the Women's Asian Cup on ‌Wednesday.

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Iran players concerned for families at home as their Asian Cup campaign continues

Iran forward Sara Didar fought back tears when journalists asked ⁠her about the escalating military conflict in her country, as coach Marziyeh Jafari said her players ‌were doing their best to focus on the Women's Asian ‌Cup campaign despite concern for their families ‌back home.

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Australia midfielder Sayer praises Iran players' bravery amid homeland turmoil

Australia midfielder Amy Sayer has hailed the courage of Iran's women's football ⁠team for competing in the Asian Cup while their homeland faces escalating political unrest and military strikes.

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Myong hat-trick fires North Korea to 3-0 win over Uzbekistan at Asian Cup

Myong Yu-Jong scored a ⁠hat-trick in the first half as North Korea ‌marked their long-awaited return to ‌the Women's Asian Cup ‌with a 3-0 win over ‌Uzbekistan in their opening Group ‌B tie on Tuesday.

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Bangladesh shattering glass ceilings ahead of Women's Asian Cup debut

Bangladesh's national football team face daunting odds at their first-ever Women's Asian Cup, but have already scored a major victory by qualifying.

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China negotiating challenges of missing Lunar New Year celebrations at Asian Cup

Skipper Wu Haiyan said Monday the Chinese team was trying not to dwell on missing Lunar New Year celebrations with family as they prepare to defend their Women's Asian Cup title.

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Sam Kerr scores first Matildas goal since 2023 to open Asian Cup with win

Sam Kerr celebrated her first international goal in 28 months as Australia kicked off their ⁠home Women's Asian Cup with a plodding 1-0 win over the Philippines at Perth Stadium on Sunday.

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Matildas hoping to reclaim 'Australia's favourite team' status at Asian Cup

Hosts Australia will hope to revive the 'Matildas mania' that swept the nation during their run to the 2023 World Cup semi-finals as they bid for ⁠a second Women's Asian Cup title.

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Australia to 'set a new benchmark' in Asian Cup hosting standards: AFC

Australia's experience of hosting the Women's World Cup will provide a platform to take next month's ⁠Asian Cup to new levels of professionalism and profitability, the region's football governing body has said.