Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Amman: Livewire midfielder Song Duan has declared that she is setting her sights even higher after scoring twice and claiming the Player of the Match award in China PR’s 4-0 win over Thailand at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2018 on Friday
The 22-year-old also laid on a goal for Li Ying during the comprehensive victory which leaves China occupying top spot in Group A and Song vowing to improve even further.
“This is my first Asian Cup and I am delighted to have scored two goals,” declared Song who domestically plays for Dalian Women’s FC.
“Going forward, I will definitely continue to learn from my colleagues.
“I hope that I can keep performing better and better, and I also hope that I can keep scoring for the team.”
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Amman: Philippines coach Rabah Benlarbi was left a happy man after seeing his side secure a sensational 2-1 win over Jordan in their opening Group A game at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup
Sarina Bolden’s 76th minute goal on her international debut helped seal all three points for the Malditas and left them occupying second place in the group behind table-topping China PR who they are now set to face on Monday.
“I am of course delighted as it is always good to win your opening game at any competition.” Benlarbi explained.
“We prepared a plan of how to play against Jordan, but at the start of the game we made some mistakes and that allowed Jordan some opportunities to score which they did.
“I think that even in the first half – despite conceding – we were a better side than Jordan. I am very proud of the girls, but now we must focus on our upcoming game against China PR on Monday.”
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Amman: Philippines newcomer Sarina Bolden revealed her joy at scoring the decisive goal in her side’s opening day upset win over Jordan at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2018.
In an international debut to cherish, Bolden’s 76th minute strike sealed the Malditas’ come-from-behind 2-1 win over the hosts, and potentially put the Southeast Asians within one win of the semi-finals and a first ever trip to the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The 21-year-old, who plays her domestic football for Loyola Marymount University in the US college system, savoured her role in the Philippines’ history-making night in Amman.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Amman: China PR began their bid for a ninth AFC Women’s Asian Cup title with a comfortable 4-0 Group A win over Thailand as the competition’s 2018 edition kicked off at the Amman International Stadium on Friday.
Song Duan’s second half brace along with strikes from Wang Shuang and Li Ying proved the difference as head coach Sigurdur Eyjolsson’s charges claimed the opening day victory they had craved and pole position in the group ahead of the Philippines who defeated host nation Jordan in the day’s later fixture.
Despite their eventual capitulation and a bout of early Chinese pressure, it was Thailand who were the first to threaten thanks to Suchawadee Nildhamrong’s fifth minute shot from distance that fizzed narrowly wide of Peng Shimeng’s right hand post.
China were quick to reply however, as first Song brought out a fine save from Thailand goalkeeper Waraporn Boonsing on 14 minutes, and Zhang Rui flashed a header over the bar from the resulting corner.