AFC Women’s Football Committee approves AFC’s world-class competitions’ roster

Sat, 05 Feb, 2022

AFC Women’s Football Committee approves AFC’s world-class competitions’ roster

Navi Mumbai: The AFC Women’s Football Committee has praised Asia’s top sides for their resilience and determination at its fourth meeting held in Mumbai today, particularly amidst the challenging backdrop of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™, which will see China PR and Korea Republic battle for Continental supremacy at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai at 4:30pm (local time) tomorrow.

Chaired by Mahfuza Ahkter Kiron, members of the Committee also conveyed their heartfelt congratulations to the Asian sides – China PR, Korea Republic, Japan and the Philippines - for clinching their places in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia/New Zealand 2023™ and wished the remaining automatic spot contenders, Vietnam and Chinese Taipei as well as Thailand who advanced into the Intercontinental playoffs - the very best of success.

India 2022 - Final: Facts and Stats

Sat, 05 Feb, 2022

India 2022 - Final: Facts and Stats

Mumbai: The AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022™ final on Sunday promises to be a thriller with two unbeaten teams set to vie for the title.

China PR qualified for their first final in 14 years after an epic victory over two-time defending champions Japan, with Shui Qingxia's side twice coming from behind to eventually win on 4-3 penalties.

Korea Republic had a more serene journey as they defeated the Philippines 2-0 to book their place in the AFC Women's Asian Cup final for the first time.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the interesting facts and stats ahead of Sunday's final at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

Chinese Taipei must seize the opportunity, says Echigo

Sun, 06 Feb, 2022

Chinese Taipei must seize the opportunity, says Echigo

Navi Mumbai: Chinese Taipei head coach Kazuo Echigo has called on his team to seize the opportunity in Sunday’s showdown against Vietnam for a place in the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia/New Zealand 2023.  

Echigo’s charges defeated Thailand 3-0 on Friday to set up a mouthwatering clash against Mai Duc Chung’s Vietnam, who secured a 2-0 win against their Southeast Asian rivals on Wednesday.

The teams’ results against Thailand mean Chinese Taipei go into the tie against Vietnam with a better goal difference in the race for the sole remaining automatic qualifying slot to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Playoff: Chinese Taipei beat Thailand to set up Vietnam showdown

Sat, 05 Feb, 2022

Playoff: Chinese Taipei beat Thailand to set up Vietnam showdown

Navi Mumbai: Chinese Taipei defeated Thailand 3-0 in the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia/New Zealand playoff at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday.

The three points mean Chinese Taipei's tie against Vietnam on Sunday will be a showdown for the sole automatic qualifying slot to Australia/New Zealand 2023.

Thailand's FIFA Women's World Cup hopes now depend on them navigating the Inter-Confederation playoffs. 

Shui: Determination, self belief took China PR past Japan

Fri, 04 Feb, 2022

Shui: Determination, self belief took China PR past Japan

Pune: Head coach Shui Qingxia praised her players' determination and self belief after China PR came from behind twice to defeat Japan in their epic AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ semi-final on Thursday.

Xiao Yuyi drew China PR level a minute into the second half,  cancelling out Riko Ueki’s opener, while Wang Shanshan netted their second equaliser in the final minute of extra time to force a penalty shootout.

It was then goalkeeper Yu Zhu’s moment to shine as she saved two penalties before the talismanic Wang Shanshan converted China PR’s fifth spot-kick to send her team through to the final against Korea Republic on Sunday.

Ikeda laments Japan’s off day

Fri, 04 Feb, 2022

Ikeda laments Japan’s off day

Pune: Head coach Futoshi Ikeda couldn’t hide his disappointment following Japan’s 4-3 defeat on penalties to China PR in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ semi-final on Thursday.

Riko Ueki hit a brace but China PR equalised twice to force penalties, with Japan seeing two of their spot-kicks saved before Wang Shanshan converted the fifth to send her team through to the final against Korea Republic on Sunday.

The defeat meant Japan’s quest for a third consecutive AFC Women’s Asian Cup crown came to an end in heartbreaking fashion.