Kuala Lumpur: Four teams remain in the race to join hosts Japan as Asian representatives in this year’s Women’s Olympic Football Tournament, with Australia to face Vietnam and Korea Republic to meet China PR in the final play-off round.
Glory for Kerr, Ji as Chelsea win FA Women’s League Cup
Nottingham: Australia’s Sam Kerr claimed a rare piece of club silverware, while Korea Republic’s Ji So-yun added another trophy to her impressive collection as Chelsea beat London rivals Arsenal 2-1 to win the FA Women’s League Cup at the City Ground on Saturday.
Takakura: I'd be lying if I said there was no pressure
Tokyo: Asako Takakura will be hoping she has a stay to remember in her nation’s capital. As coach of the Nadeshiko, hosts at Tokyo 2020, her goal will be to reach the gold medal match at the Olympic Stadium on 7 August.
Unchanged squad for Play-off as Matildas eye Tokyo 2020
Sydney: Australian women’s national team head coach Ante Milicic has put an emphasis on consistency, naming an unchanged 20-strong squad for next month’s AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament final Play-off against Vietnam.
Good buildup will take China PR to Tokyo 2020, says skipper Wu
Sydney: A fully fit China PR will be confident of qualifying for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics by overcoming Korea Republic in a two-legged play-off next month, according to captain Wu Haiyan.
Bell urges Korea Republic to remain focused for Play-offs
Jeju: Head coach Colin Bell wants his Korea Republic players to stay on their toes after the East Asians defeated Vietnam 3-0 to seal top spot in Group A of the AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament on Sunday.
Tokyo: Japan women’s national team head coach Asako Takakura has called on her side to compete strongly at next month’s US-based SheBelieves Cup, their final tournament before July’s Tokyo Olympics.