Preview - Group B: Thailand v Philippines

Fri, 21 Jan, 2022

Preview - Group B: Thailand v Philippines

Navi Mumbai: Alen Stajcic’s Philippines face a litmus test in their 2022 AFC Asian Cup India 2022™ Group B opening fixture against regional powerhouse Thailand on Friday.

The Philippines have not beaten Thailand in 12 previous attempts and the duel at the D.Y. Patil Stadium is set to be a thrilling encounter.

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Today at India 2022: Day 1 – Stage set for Asian showpiece

Fri, 21 Jan, 2022

Today at India 2022: Day 1 – Stage set for Asian showpiece

Mumbai: The four-year wait for Asia’s biggest women’s football event is over, and we’ve got every angle covered on the opening day of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™.

On Thursday, January 20, hosts India hold the hopes of a nation as they begin their campaign against an Iranian side out to make an impact in their first ever Asian Finals, while China PR target three early points against Chinese Taipei. 

Preview - Group B: Australia v Indonesia

Fri, 21 Jan, 2022

Preview - Group B: Australia v Indonesia

Mumbai: They may be separated by more than 80 places in the world rankings, but Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson will take nothing for granted when his side begin their AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ campaign against Indonesia on Friday. 

The Matildas are a powerhouse in this competition, reaching the final in four of the last five editions and touching down in India as the highest-ranked team in this year’s event, while Indonesia have qualified for the group stage for the first time since 1989. 

Intamee: Thailand’s target is to reach the quarter-finals

Thu, 20 Jan, 2022

Intamee: Thailand’s target is to reach the quarter-finals

Navi Mumbai: Silawan Intamee is confident Thailand can perform at their best ahead of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ Group B opener against Southeast Asian rivals the Philippines on Friday.

Apart from the Philippines, Miyo Okamoto's charges will also have Australia and Indonesia for company in Group B, with the top two teams from each of the three groups - along with the two best third placed sides - advancing to the quarter-finals.

Annis: Philippines eager to lay down early marker

Thu, 20 Jan, 2022

Annis: Philippines eager to lay down early marker

Navi Mumbai: Philippines captain Tahnai Annis and her teammates are eyeing a positive start to their AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ Group B campaign when they face familiar foes Thailand on Friday.

Alen Stajcic’s charges will face a stern test in Group B with former winners Australia and Indonesia also in the fray.

The top two teams from each of the three groups - along with the two best third placed sides - will advance to the quarter-finals.

Australia showdown 33 years in the making, says Indonesia’s Ade Mustikiana

Thu, 20 Jan, 2022

Australia showdown 33 years in the making, says Indonesia’s Ade Mustikiana

Mumbai: Australia are hot favourites to make a successful start to their AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ campaign on Friday, but their opponents will be fuelled by three decades in the wilderness, according to Indonesia captain Ade Mustikiana Oktafiani. 

On paper, at least, it is the biggest mismatch at the tournament. 

While the world number 11 Matildas arrived in India having reached the final in four of the last five AFC Women’s Asian Cups, not one player from the 94th-ranked Indonesia had been born when they were last seen at the continental Finals back in 1989.