Ikeda demands more from Japan despite win over Myanmar

Sat, 22 Jan, 2022

Ikeda demands more from Japan despite win over Myanmar

Pune: Japan kicked off their title defence in fantastic fashion, but head coach Futoshi Ikeda expects to see improvement from his side in Group C of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™. 

Riko Ueki opened the scoring in the first half but Japan only stamped their grip on the game after the break as they scored four more to defeat Myanmar on Friday. 

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Doing it in India all the more special, says record-breaking Kerr

Sat, 22 Jan, 2022

Doing it in India all the more special, says record-breaking Kerr

Mumbai: Sam Kerr reflected on the achievement of becoming Australia’s top international goal scorer on Indian soil after her side swept to a dominant 18-0 victory over Indonesia in their opening AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ tie at Mumbai Football Arena on Friday. 

The Chelsea superstar helped herself to five goals in her 67 minutes on the pitch, taking her career tally to 54 in international matches, four more than retired Socceroos legend Tim Cahill, who had previously held the record among male or female players. 

Group C: Japan turn on the style against Myanmar

Fri, 21 Jan, 2022

Group C: Japan turn on the style against Myanmar

Pune: Two-time defending champions Japan made a winning start to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ on Friday as Futoshi Ikeda’s side secured a statement 5-0 win over Myanmar in Group C.

Riko Ueki gave the Japanese the lead midway through the first half while strikes early in the second half from Yui Hasegawa and Hikaru Naomoto gave the champions a comfortable cushion. Substitute Yui Narumiya hit the fourth before Hasegawa sealed the win in injury time.

Group C: Korea Republic ease past determined Vietnam

Sat, 22 Jan, 2022

Group C: Korea Republic ease past determined Vietnam

Pune: Korea Republic enjoyed a great start to their AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ Group C campaign after beating Vietnam 3-0 in Group C on Friday. 

Ji So-yun broke the deadlock in the fourth minute, before an own goal from Tran Thi Phuong Thao doubled the Koreans’ lead, with the Chelsea midfielder capping the night with a penalty kick in the second half.

Group B: Philippines edge Thailand to end long wait

Sat, 22 Jan, 2022

Group B: Philippines edge Thailand to end long wait

Navi Mumbai: Philippines defeated Thailand 1-0 to get their AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ Group B campaign off to a flying start on Friday.

Chandler McDaniel scored the winner in the 81st minute as the Philippines boosted their hopes of advancing to the quarter-finals, while Thailand were left to rue their missed chances.

Group B: Awesome Australia too strong for Indonesia

Sat, 22 Jan, 2022

Group B: Awesome Australia too strong for Indonesia

Mumbai: Title-chasing Australia proved far too strong for an inexperienced Indonesia, surging to a 18-0 win in their opening AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™️ match at Mumbai Football Arena on Friday.

Sam Kerr began the match one goal behind Tim Cahill in Australia’s all-time, male-or-female top scorer’s list and ended it four ahead, as Tony Gustavsson’s side exerted total dominance over an Indonesia side making their first Finals appearance since 1989.