Asian Cup

Group C livens up as Chinese Taipei get a close win over Vietnam

Chinese Taipei 1 – 0 Vietnam By Callum Logie 7/3/26 Above: Matsunaga Saki (right) competes for possession with Ngan Thi Van Su.Photo: AFC Asia Cup Perth Rectangular Stadium hosted a tense affair between Chinese Taipei and Vietnam, where a Su Yu-hsuan goal was the difference between the two teams to give Chinese Taipei a crucial 1-0 win.Continue reading “Group C livens up as Chinese Taipei get a close win over Vietnam “

China PR continue title defence with convincing win against Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan 0 – 3 China PR By Callum Logie 6/3/26 Above: Zhang Xin (left) competes for possession with Umida Zoirova. Photo: AFC Asia Cup China PR made it two wins in a row as they secured their place in the knockout stages of the AFC Asia Cup at Western Sydney Stadium in Parramatta. A brace from Li QingtongContinue reading “China PR continue title defence with convincing win against Uzbekistan”

Kennedy brace helps Australia to 4-0 win over Iran

Iran 0-4 Australia By Kieran Yap 5/3/25 Above: Alanna Kennedy (left) and Holly McNamara Photo: Football Australia The Matildas have comfortably beaten Iran on The Gold Coast. Goals to Amy Sayer, Mary Fowler and a brace to Alanna Kennedy improved Australia’s goal difference and gave them a second win in Group A. Joe Montemurro madeContinue reading “Kennedy brace helps Australia to 4-0 win over Iran”

South Korea repeat dominance to stay undefeated at Asian Cup

Philippines 0-3 South Korea By Alyce Collett 5/3/26 Above: Jeon Yu-Gyeong (#15) celebrates after scoring against the Philippines. Photo: via AFC. South Korea is two from two so far in the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup after downing the Philippines 3-0 thanks to goals from Jeon Yu-Gyeong, Park Soo-Jeong and Mun Eun-Ju. South Korea was able toContinue reading “South Korea repeat dominance to stay undefeated at Asian Cup”

South Korea score three to kick off Asian Cup campaign

South Korea 3-0 Iran By Emma Burke 2/3/26 Above: Choe Yu-ri (left) and Fatemeh Shaban. Photo: AFC Asian Cup South Korea have comfortably opened their account at the Women’s Asian Cup, defeating Iran 3-0 on the Gold Coast with goals scored by Choe Yu-Ri, Kim Hye-Ri, and Ko Yoo-Jin. Despite what looked like a lowContinue reading “South Korea score three to kick off Asian Cup campaign”

Matildas win Asian Cup opener but raise questions to ponder in the process

Australia 1-0 Philippines By Alyce Collett 1/3/2026 Above: The Matildas celebrate after Sam Kerr scored to help Australia to a win over the Philippines tonight. Photo: Cat Bryant for Impetus. Australia has started its 2026 Asian Cup with the perfect result, downing the Philippines 1-0 thanks to a first half goal from Sam Kerr. However despite pickingContinue reading “Matildas win Asian Cup opener but raise questions to ponder in the process”

“We dream of these occasions.” Joe Montemurro and Sam Kerr preview opening match of the 2026 Asian Cup against The Philippines

Above: Joe Montemurro and Sam Kerr speaking to the media. Credit: By The White Line via @Matildas on Instagram. By Ella McShane (28/2/26) Tomorrow night, the Matildas take on The Philippines at Perth Stadium for the opening match of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. Before the infamous West Australian sun goes down on whatContinue reading ““We dream of these occasions.” Joe Montemurro and Sam Kerr preview opening match of the 2026 Asian Cup against The Philippines”

Asian Cup Preview: Australia

Above: Australia lines up for a team photo. Image: Clare Wheeler’s Instagram. By Genevieve Henry (28/2/26). The hosts of the 2026 Asian Cup will be looking to reclaim their Asian crown on home soil in a tournament set to draw on the support of the Australian public. Competing in Group A with South Korea, theContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: Australia”

Asian Cup Preview: Japan

Above: Japan lines up for friendlies against Canada in December 2025. Image: JFA. By Genevieve Henry and Alyce Collett (27/2/26). The Japanese Women’s National Team, known as the Nadeshiko, are the team looking best positioned to win the 2026 Asian Cup. Drawn into Group C alongside Vietnam, India, and Chinese Taipei, Japan will compete inContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: Japan “

Asian Cup Preview: Chinese Taipei

Above: The Chinese Taipei Women’s National Team are ready to compete in a competition which they are very familiar with. Image: Chinese Taipei Football Federation Facebook. By Genevieve Henry and Emmanuel Faith (26/2/26). Chinese Taipei is one of the most storied nations competing in the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup. Their history and long-lasting legacy givesContinue reading “Asian Cup Preview: Chinese Taipei”