No room for complacency for Korea Republic’s Kim Hye-ri

Sat, 29 Jan, 2022

No room for complacency for Korea Republic’s Kim Hye-ri

Pune: Korea Republic will head into the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ quarter-final against Australia on Sunday with no room for complacency, captain Kim Hye-ri has pledged as the East Asian side look to book their ticket to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. 

Besides confirming a fourth FIFA Women’s World Cup appearance, Kim also wants to lift the AFC Women's Asian Cup trophy for the first time. 

Preview - Quarter-final: Chinese Taipei v Philippines

Fri, 25 Feb, 2022

Preview - Quarter-final: Chinese Taipei v Philippines

Pune: Philippines are just one win away from making history and head coach Alen Stajcic believes his team will do it in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ quarter-final tie against Chinese Taipei. 

The Philippines are looking to qualify for their first-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup, while Chinese Taipei are aiming to end their 31-year absence from the tournament with the winners of Sunday’s match confirming their spot in next year’s global showpiece. 

Preview - Quarter-final: China PR v Vietnam

Fri, 25 Feb, 2022

Preview - Quarter-final: China PR v Vietnam

Navi Mumbai: Shui Qingxia’s China PR are chasing their first title in 16 years and expect nothing less than victory when they face Vietnam in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ quarter-finals on Sunday.

China PR  have won the AFC Women’s Asian Cup title a record eight times but last tasted victory in 2006 and the Steel Roses are determined to end the long wait.

Standing in their way are a Vietnam side also chasing history - having never won the title before while a win on Sunday will take the Southeast Asian side into the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time.

Preview - Quarter-final: Australia v Korea Republic

Fri, 25 Feb, 2022

Preview - Quarter-final: Australia v Korea Republic

Pune: Australia and Korea Republic are set for an explosive match when they clash in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ quarter-finals on Sunday. 

Korea Republic will be motivated as a win will not only take them a step closer to lifting the elusive AFC Women’s Asian Cup title but will also seal them a berth in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Australia, already assured of their FIFA Women’s World Cup berth as co-hosts, will be equally driven as they look to win the AFC Women’s Asian Cup for a second time after their 2010 triumph.  

Preview - Quarter-final: Japan v Thailand

Fri, 25 Feb, 2022

Preview - Quarter-final: Japan v Thailand

Navi Mumbai: Assistant head coach Natsuko Todoroki has declared that Thailand are ready to face Japan in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ quarter-finals on Sunday despite a COVID-19 outbreak in the squad.

Thailand’s plans have been disrupted as head coach Miyo Okamoto and several players will miss the match but Todoroki said the Southeast Asian side are far from demoralised and will take the game to two-time defending champions Japan at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.  

#WAC2022 - Group Stage In Numbers

Sun, 30 Jan, 2022

#WAC2022 - Group Stage In Numbers

Mumbai: After 15 matches of high-octane action, the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ has reached the knockout stage with Australia, China PR, Chinese Taipei, Japan, Korea Republic, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam all vying for the coveted title.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the key facts and figures to emerge from the tournament’s group stage.

Annis: Philippines are not done yet

Sat, 29 Jan, 2022

Annis: Philippines are not done yet

Pune: Skipper Tahnai Annis wants Philippines to keep a level head as they set for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ quarter-finals.

The Malditas completed their Group B campaign as runners-up after beating Indonesia 6-0 on Thursday, with Annis being named the Most Valuable Player at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex. 

Wheeler: All hands on deck in Matildas’ title chase

Sat, 29 Jan, 2022

Wheeler: All hands on deck in Matildas’ title chase

Mumbai: Breakout midfielder Clare Wheeler said every player in Australia’s squad has a role to play in securing the nation’s second AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ title after a heavily rotated side secured a 2-1 win over Thailand on Thursday.

Head coach Tony Gustavsson’s lineup featured no less than nine new faces from the side that beat the Philippines 4-0 on Monday, with all 23 players in the Australian travelling party receiving game time during the group stage.