Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Amman: Jordan were held to a home draw by three-time Asian champions Chinese Taipei, while the Philippines scored an impressive over Japanese club FC Speranza Osaka-Takatsuki in the latest pre-AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2018 friendlies.
World Number 51 Jordan started strongly against Chinese Taipei – who sit nine places above Al Nashmiyat despite failing to qualify for the Asian finals – but were unable to hold on as the match ended 1-1 at the Amman International Stadium.
Midfielder Shorooq Stathli gave the hosts the lead at the quarter-hour mark, and Jordan created a number of further chances without reward, before a 58th minute goal from Chi Ting levelled the match for the visitors.
The match was Jordan’s last ‘A’ International before their AFC Women’s Asian Cup campaign begins at the same venue on April 6.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Perth: Australia’s final pre-AFC Women’s Asian Cup Jordan 2018 friendly against Thailand presents a golden chance for players to press their claims before boarding the plane to Jordan, according to midfield star Katrina Gorry.
The playmaker, and 2014 AFC Women’s Player of the Year, told the Matildas’ official website that the match, Australia’s first ever in Perth, was a vital part of preparations for Jordan 2018.
“It’s a huge opportunity and a building block into the Asian Cup,” she said.
“To be playing in Perth…it’s pretty exciting. It’s a beautiful city and we’re so excited to be here.
“It’s exciting to see that we finally got here for the Perth public. They love their sport so hopefully they can get out and support us and I’m sure we’ll put on a great show.”
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Hanoi: Vietnam have revealed their AFC Women’s Asian Cup lineup, naming a 23-strong squad as they embark on a training camp which will include matches against two of Germany’s strongest sides.
The 2017 SEA Games gold medallists will meet face European giants FC Bayern Munich on Monday, before facing TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, also of the Germany’s elite Frauen-Bundesliga, on Thursday in their final fixture before Jordan 2018.
Experienced head coach Mai Duc Chung pulled few surprises in his selection. Seventeen of the 23 players chosen were also present in last April’s successful qualifying campaign in Hanoi, with forward Nguyen Thi Muon, a goal scorer at the Asian finals four years ago, among the players to be recalled.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Perth: Thailand have revealed their squad for next month’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup, as the Southeast Asian side target their second consecutive FIFA Women’s World Cup qualification.
Head coach Nuengrutai Srathongvian’s 23-strong squad includes a number of the key figures of Thailand’s history-making Canada 2015 campaign, including Orathai Srimanee (pictured above); the two-goal hero in the nation’s maiden World Cup win over Ivory Coast.
Fresh from three goals in as many international matches, in-form striker Kanjana Sung-Ngoen unsurprisingly retains her place, as do veteran defenders Duangapa Srtiala and Sunisa Srangthaisong.
US-based Suchawadee Nildhamrong, scorer of the goal that secured Thailand’s ticket to Jordan, has also been named, while experienced forward Nisa Romyen has missed out on what would have been her fourth successive AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Tokyo: Reigning champions Japan have announced their squad for AFC Women’s Asian Cup Jordan 2018, with World Cup-winning striker Nahomi Kawasumi making a surprise return to the national team for the first time in two years.
The US-based 32-year-old – whose glittering résumé includes a FIFA Women’s World Cup, the 2014 AFC Women’s Asian Cup and an Olympic silver medal, was named in Asako Takakura’s side despite not featuring for the Nadeshiko since March 2016.
Kawasumi (pictured above, right), who contributed two goals when Japan became world champions in Germany in 2011, is yet to feature in Takakura’s plans since her appointment as head coach following the 2016 Rio Olympics qualifying tournament.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Sydney: The 23 players tasked with winning Australia’s second Asian women’s title have been revealed, after head coach Alen Stajcic named a star-studded squad for next month’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Jordan.
Key players Sam Kerr, Katrina Gorry, Emily van Egmond and Alanna Kenendy are all present, in addition to Matildas all-time top scorer Lisa De Vanna, who is set to appear in the tournament for a fifth time.
However, influential winger Caitlin Foord will not be on the plane to Jordan after the 2016 AFC Women’s Player of the Year failed to recover from the foot injury she sustained in the recent W-League finals series.
Kyah Simon, Steph Catley, Hayley Raso and Emily Gielnik – all recent fixtures on the Australian injury list – have recuperated sufficiently to be named in the squad.
Stajcic’s squad is blessed with experience. 13 of the 23 players named have amassed over 50 international caps, and four – Kerr, De Vanna, Simon and Michelle Heyman – have scored at least 20 international goals.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Seoul: Korea Republic have named their final squad for next month’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup Jordan 2018, with a 23-strong playing list announced on Friday.
Head coach Yoon Duk-yeo made two changes to the playing group that finished equal seventh at this week’s Algarve Cup in Portugal, with Kim Do-yeon and Kim Hye-yeong replacing the injured Sim Dam-young and Shim Seo-yeon.
Chelsea star and Taegeuk Ladies all-time top scorer Ji So-yun headlines the squad, with the 27-year-old just one appearance away from becoming the fourth Korea Republic international to reach 100 caps.
Ji is one of five players who play their club football abroad, alongside newly Norwegian-based midfield leader Cho So-hyun, Melbourne Victory forward Jeon Ga-eul and INAC Kobe Leonessa duo Cho Ye-seul and Lee Min-a.