Japan wins the Women’s Asian Cup, beating Australia 1-0 on Hamano’s early strike

Japan has won the Women’s Asian Cup title with a 1-0 win over Australia. Maika Hamano’s strike from just outside the area in ...

Australia and Japan meet in the final of an internationally charged Women's Asian Cup

SYDNEY (AP) — A Women’s Asian Cup soccer tournament that started with little fanfare three weeks ago but eventually received ...

Japan 1-0 Australia (Mar 21, 2026) Game Analysis - ESPN

Australia's quest for Women's Asian Cup glory has ended in heartache after Japan condemned the Matildas to a 1-0 loss in the ...
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Australia chases rare major trophy in Asian Cup decider against formidable Japan

A tournament that has smashed attendance records from all previous editions will conclude with a bumper crowd ​at Stadium ...

Japan coach hails Nadeshiko character and Hamano after Asian Cup soccer triumph

Japan steamrollered their way through five matches to get to ​the Women's Asian Cup final but, according to coach Nils ...

Japan downs Korea, sets up Asian Cup final with Australia

Japan will meet Australia in the final of the Women's Asian Cup this weekend after smashing South Korea 4-1 in Sydney.

Soccer-Hamano strike fires Japan to Women's Asian Cup title and breaks Australian hearts

SYDNEY, March 21 (Reuters) - Japan edged tournament hosts Australia 1-0 in the Women's Asian Cup final on Saturday to win the continental title for the third time in the last four editions and ...