Tokyo 2020 dreams on the line on final day of Round 2

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Tokyo 2020 dreams on the line on final day of Round 2

Kuala Lumpur: Seven teams remain in contention for three places in the last eight on the last day of action in Round 2 of the AFC Women's Olympic Football Tournament Qualifiers on Tuesday.

With the all three groups going down to the wire, the-AFC.com looks at the state of play in Mandalay, Tashkent and Doha, ahead of what promises to be a drama-filled Matchday Three.

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Qualifiers R2 - Group A: Myanmar, India set for showdown

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers R2 - Group A: Myanmar, India set for showdown

Mandalay: Myanmar and India set up a winner-takes-all showdown for a place in the third round in three days time, both registering emphatic wins in Round 2 of the AFC Women's Olympic Football Tournament Qualifiers on Saturday.

INDONESIA 0-6 MYANMAR

Yee Yee Oo scored a hat-trick, while starring captain Khin Marlur Tun bagged a double, as Myanmar comprehensively outplayed Indonesia to earn a 6-0 win.

Win Theingi Tun also got her name on the scoresheet, as the hosts easily overcame their ASEAN rivals to set up a group-deciding Matchday Three clash against India on Tuesday.

Qualifiers R2 - Group B: Vietnam edge closer, Uzbekistan secure first win

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers R2 - Group B: Vietnam edge closer, Uzbekistan secure first win

Tashkent: Vietnam continued their march to the third round of AFC Women's Olympic Football Tournament Qualifiers with victory over Hong Kong, while Uzbekistan kept their slim hopes alive with a win over Jordan on Saturday.

HONG KONG 1-2 VIETNAM

Vietnam earned three crucial points on the Road to Tokyo, and moved to within touching distance of the the next round with a 2-1 win over Hong Kong at Transportation Institute Stadium.

With six points from two matches, Vietnam are three points clear of Uzbekistan, meaning they require a draw or better against Jordan on Tuesday to guarantee top spot in the group.

Qualifiers R2 - Group C: Chinese Taipei on course, IR Iran keep hopes alive

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers R2 - Group C: Chinese Taipei on course, IR Iran keep hopes alive

Doha: Chinese Taipei produced a miraculous recovery from 2-0 down to beat Philippines 4-2, while Islamic Republic of Iran brought their campaign back to life with a 9-0 win over Palestine in Group C of Round Two of the AFC Women's Olympic Football Tournament Qualifiers on Saturday.

PHILIPPINES 2-4 CHINESE TAIPEI

Chinese Taipei dramatically overturned a two-goal deficit to put themselves to within touching distance of the third round, and inflict what may be a crushing blow on the Philippines' Olympic hopes, winning a 4-2 epic at Grand Hamad Stadium.

The Philippines appeared to be marching to their most significant win in a year at 2-0 up, but the outstanding Michelle Pao scored a penalty to give Chinese Taipei hope, before Kazuo Echigo's charges took full control after half-time to claim a priceless win.

Qualifiers R2 - Group A: Bright starts for India, Myanmar

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers R2 - Group A: Bright starts for India, Myanmar

Mandalay: India defeated Indonesia, while Myanmar edged Nepal as both sides stamped their authority on the opening day of Round 2 of the AFC Women's Olympic Football Tournament Qualifiers in Myanmar.

INDIA 2-0 INDONESIA

Mandalay: India made the ideal start to life in Myanmar, earning a 2-0 win over Indonesia at Mandalar Thiri Stadium on Wednesday.

Dangmei Grace scored an opportunistic double to help Maymol Rocky's side to all three points, and take them a step closer to a place in Asia's final eight as India chase a first ever appearance in the women's football tournament at Toyko 2020.

Qualifiers R2 - Group B: Vietnam triumph as Jordan, Hong Kong share points

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers R2 - Group B: Vietnam triumph as Jordan, Hong Kong share points

Tashkent: Vietnam emerged victorious from a hard-fought clash with group hosts Uzbekistan, while Jordan and Hong Kong played out a goalless stalemate on the opening day of Group B action in Round 2 of the AFC Women's Olympic Football Tournament Qualifiers on Wednesday.

VIETNAM 2-1 UZBEKISTAN

Group favourites Vietnam survived a major scare from in-form Uzbekistan to eventually take three points, and a significant step towards the last eight with a 2-1 win at the Lokomotiv Stadium.

Mai Duc Chung's side were in front in less than 10 minutes, but the hosts hit back almost immediately in a fiercely contested encounter which was ultimately decided by Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung's 57th minute penalty kick.

Qualifiers R2 - Group C: Flying starts for Philippines, Chinese Taipei

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers R2 - Group C: Flying starts for Philippines, Chinese Taipei

Doha: East Asian sides came out on top on the opening day of Group C action in Round 2 of the AFC Women's Olympic Football Tournament Qualifiers, with Chinese Taipei and the Philippines registering wins over Palestine and Islamic Republic of Iran respectively on Wednesday.

PHILIPPINES 2-0 IR IRAN

Two excellent goals in five second-half minutes proved decisive for the Philippines, who kick-started their week in Qatar with an impressive 2-0 win over Islamic Republic of Iran at Grand Hamad Stadium.

A stunning opener from Joyce Semacio was quickly followed by Alisha Del Campo's precise second, as Let Dimzon's side passed their opening test, and set up a top of the table clash with Chinese Taipei on Saturday.