Stars return for Korea Republic Olympic push

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Stars return for Korea Republic Olympic push

Seoul: The Korea Republic women’s national team’s European-based stars have been enlisted ahead of next month’s AFC Women’s Olympics Qualifiers on Jeju Island, in a squad announced on Monday.

The Korean squad, which has never appeared in the women’s Olympic tournament, will meet Myanmar and Vietnam in Group A, with the top two sides to advance to the final play-off round in March.

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De Vanna left out as Matildas name Tokyo Qualifiers squad

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

De Vanna left out as Matildas name Tokyo Qualifiers squad

Sydney: Matildas coach Ante Milicic included a wealth of stars, but not Lisa De Vanna, as his 20-player AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifiers Final Round squad was revealed on Wednesday.

Australia will compete against group hosts China PR, as well as Chinese Taipei and Thailand from February 3 to 9 in Wuhan, with the group’s top two sides to advance to the final qualification play-offs in March.

Japan's FIFA Women's World Cup-winning squad to open Torch Relay

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Japan's FIFA Women's World Cup-winning squad to open Torch Relay

Tokyo: The members of Japan's FIFA Women’s World Cup-winning squad from 2011 will open the domestic leg of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay, the Olympic and Paralympic Organising Committee announced on Tuesday.

The leg, known as the "Grand Start", is due to take place at the J-Village National Training Centre in Fukushima on March 26, 2020.

Tanaka hopes to turn Asian success into Olympic springboard

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Tanaka hopes to turn Asian success into Olympic springboard

Tokyo: Nippon TV Beleza captain Mina Tanaka has revealed her determination to play a role in Japan’s bid for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games success.

The in-form striker made the pledge in the wake of her superb hat-trick against Melbourne Victory on Saturday, which helped Beleza to their inaugural AFC Women’s Club Championship title in Yongin.

Tanaka’s four goals in that tournament followed 20 in Japan’s Nadeshiko League, a competition where she was also voted Most Valuable Player, but the 25-year-old has recently been a conspicuous absentee at the international level.

Gielnik strikes as Australia sweep Chile

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Gielnik strikes as Australia sweep Chile

Adelaide: Australia made it two wins over Chile in less than a week, defeating the South Americans 1-0 in a friendly international at Hindmarsh Stadium on Tuesday.

Emily Gielnik scored the game’s only goal in the 23rd minute, while Sam Kerr provided the assist, had a penalty saved and hit the woodwork on a night where the Australian captain did everything but score.

The match was part of the Matildas’ preparation for next February’s Olympic Qualifiers, where they will meet Chinese Taipei, Thailand and China PR on the Road to Tokyo.

Nadeshiko too strong for South Africa, China PR win Yongchuan Tournament

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Nadeshiko too strong for South Africa, China PR win Yongchuan Tournament

Fukuoka: Japan’s build-up to next year’s Tokyo Olympics continued with 2-0 win over South Africa, while China PR beat Brazil on penalties after a 0-0 to win the Yongchuan International Tournament in Chingqing on Sunday

Japan 2-0 South Africa

All of the scoring came in the first half, with Olympique Lyonnais star Saki Kumagai notching a rare international goal in the 20th minute before Yuika Sugasawa added a second four minutes before half time.

Japan’s success follows last month’s 4-0 success over Canada, as the Asian champions look to challenge for medals in their home Olympics next August.

Steel Roses beat New Zealand to set up Brazil showdown

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Steel Roses beat New Zealand to set up Brazil showdown

Chongqing: China PR took the first step in Tokyo 2020 Olympics preparations, beating New Zealand 2-0 to advance to Sunday’s Yongchuan International Tournament Final against Brazil.

Reigning AFC Women’s Player of the Year Wang Shuang scored both goals for the Steel Roses, who prevailed in their first game since their FIFA Women’s World Cup exit in June.

Earlier, Brazil booked their place in the weekend’s decider with a 4-0 thumping of Canada, who suffered their second heavy defeat on Asian soil in as many months after October’s 4-0 loss to Japan.