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.  

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#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.

AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ set for more gripping action

Fri, 28 Jan, 2022

AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ set for more gripping action

Navi Mumbai: The road to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ Final on February 6 and the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ qualification is now clearer as the final eight teams have been decided after the thrilling Group Stage matches.

Eight-time champions China PR, title holders Japan, Australia, the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ 2010 winners, Korea Republic, Chinese Taipei, Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand have all advanced to the Quarter-finals that promises more anticipated contests on January 30.

We got what we came for, says Thailand’s Okamoto

Fri, 28 Jan, 2022

We got what we came for, says Thailand’s Okamoto

Mumbai: Thailand lost on the night but won a place in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ knockout stage following their 2-1 defeat to Australia at Mumbai Football Arena on Thursday.

Results elsewhere in the competition meant that Chaba Kaew simply had to avoid a heavy defeat to advance to the last eight as one of the two best third-placed teams, and they never looked in danger of being eliminated in an impressive defensive display against the tournament’s highest-scoring side.
 
Goals from Emily van Egmond and Sam Kerr gave Australia all three points, but Thailand had their own moment of joy when Nipawan Panyosuk scored a stunning 93rd-minute consolation to send Miyo Okamoto’s side to the quarter-finals on a high note.

Ikeda hails Japan’s team spirit

Fri, 28 Jan, 2022

Ikeda hails Japan’s team spirit

Pune: Japan head coach Futoshi Ikeda was proud of his team despite the 1-1 draw with Korea Republic on Thursday, a result which meant the two-time defending champions advanced to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ quarter-finals as Group C winners. 

Having kicked off their title defence with 5-0 and 3-0 wins over Myanmar and Vietnam respectively, Korea Republic were expected to be Japan’s toughest challenge. 

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.

Mai: Vietnam showed a lot of heart against Myanmar

Fri, 28 Jan, 2022

Mai: Vietnam showed a lot of heart against Myanmar

Navi Mumbai: Head coach Mai Duc Chung paid tribute to Vietnam’s courage following their 2-2 draw with Myanmar which secured their slot in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ quarter-finals on Thursday.

Vietnam had to come back twice through Nguyen Thị Tuyet Dung and Huynh Nhu to cancel out strikes from Myanmar’s Win Theingi Tun and Khin Marlar Tun at the D.Y. Patil Stadium as they pipped their Southeast Asian rivals to a place in the knockout stage.

Vietnam advanced as one of the two best third-placed teams and will play eight-time champions China PR in the quarter-finals on Sunday. 

Halftime Bell pep talk ignites Korea Republic fightback

Fri, 28 Jan, 2022

Halftime Bell pep talk ignites Korea Republic fightback

Pune: Head coach Colin Bell’s halftime pep talk galvanised Korea Republic into salvaging a 1-1 draw with Japan in Group C of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ on Thursday. 

Korea Republic suffered the worst of starts when Japan’s Riko Ueki weaved through their defence within the opening 30 seconds to beat goalkeeper Kim Jung-mi for the lead.