Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Rennes: Japan’s heartbreaking last-minute loss to the Netherlands on Tuesday ended Asia’s playing involvement in the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019.
With three out of five representatives reaching the knockout stage, it was a tournament of much promise, but three losses in four days to European opposition meant that, for the first time in history, the quarter-final draw is without an Asian side.
As the dust settles on the Continent’s campaign at France 2019, the-AFC.com reviews the campaigns of each of the five participants.
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Montpellier: Jia Xiuquan is unsure if he will remain in charge of China PR, after they were beaten in the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 Round of 16 by Italy on Tuesday.
The Steel Roses performed better then the 2-0 scoreline might have suggested at Stade de la Mosson, but an inability to convert scoring opportunities remained their Achilles heel as they were eliminated from the competition having scored just one goal in four matches.
Jia steered China through a difficult group featuring Germany, Spain and South Africa, but their exit in the first knockout round is the nation’s worst FIFA Women’s World Cup result when appearing at the Finals.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Rennes: Falling to a last-minute Lieke Martens winner was a bitter end to Japan’s FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 campaign, but head coach Asako Takakura believes her young side have grown during the tournament.
Tuesday’s performance at Roazhon Park was Japan’s best in France, as a team dominated by players appearing on the world stage for the first time produced the sort of sparkling football for which the Nadeshiko have become universally admired.
But, for all their efforts, including a fabulous display from Mana Iwabuchi, it ended in tears for the Asian champions, as captain Saki Kumagai was penalised for blocking a rushed Vivianne Miedema shot with her arm, paving the way for Martens to deal the decisive blow from 12 yards in a 2-1 win.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Rennes: Japan’s FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 campaign ended in heartbreaking fashion, after a 90th-minute Lieke Martens penalty secured a 2-1 win for the Netherlands on Tuesday.
Japan produced their best football of the tournament, particularly in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to advance, as Martens scored both goals for a Dutch side who will appear in the last eight for the first time in history.
Despite a virtuoso performance from Mana Iwabuchi, who created a string of chances, only Yui Hasegawa managed to find the net for Japan, whose dream of reaching a third successive World Cup final was cruelly dashed.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Montpellier: China PR’s FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 campaign ended in disappointment as they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Italy in their Round of 16 match at Stade de la Mosson on Tuesday.
China had been aiming to become the first third-placed team to win a knockout stage match in tournament history, but early goals in each half from Valentina Giacinti and Aurora Galli prevented the Steel Roses from reaching their seventh World Cup quarter-final.
In a hard-fought and largely even match, Italy showed greater quality and decisiveness in the two penalty areas to set up a quarter-final meeting with either the Netherlands or Japan on Saturday.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Bangkok: Thailand women’s national team coach Nuengrutai Srathongvian has stepped down from her role following the side’s group elimination from the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019.
Long-time team manager Nualphan Lamsam has also stepped away from her involvement from the team, ending a 12-year tenure at the helm of the women’s national team programme.
The duo has overseen a period of unprecedented success for the Chaba Kaew, who defied expectations to qualify for two successive editions of the FIFA Women’s World Cup – the only trips to global Finals in Thai senior football history.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Nice: Steph Catley has turned her attention to the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, after experiencing a devastating early exit at the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 on Saturday.
The Matildas rode their luck for much of the tournament in France, but it ran out in dramatic fashion against Norway, as Ante Milicic’s side fell to a 4-1 penalty shootout defeat following a gruelling 1-1 draw.
Both sides had their share of scoring opportunities at Stade de Nice, but Australia’s failure to take any of several early chances, including a narrow Sam Kerr miss within the opening minute, ultimately proved costly.