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The second round of matches at the Women's Asian Cup have seen five nations book their ticket to the knockout stages.
South Korea's 3-0 win over the Philippines, and Australia's 4-0 victory over Iran ensures they will finish as the top two sides in Group A — though the order they finish in is yet to be determined.
Plucky Bangladesh teases Asian Cup contest as North Korea, China advance
Bangladesh fought hard, but fell just short of making a game of things against North Korea. (Getty Images: Zhizhao Wu)
For 45 minutes, North Korea's 5-0 defeat of Bangladesh promised to be the game for which the 2026 Women's Asian Cup had so yearned.
Not for its fireworks, not for its quality — but for its jeopardy.
North Korea had put the ball in the net no fewer than three times but had nothing to show for it, with a handball, two tight off-side calls and close to 10 minutes of VAR tedium combining to keep things scoreless.
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Women’s Asian Cup: China, North Korea seal quarter-final spots with dominant wins
Holders China beat stubborn Uzbekistan while the Koreans, who have now scored eight goals in their two matches, defeat debutants Bangladesh
Defending champions China and North Korea strolled into the quarter-finals of the Women’s Asian Cup on Friday, grabbing their second straight wins in Group B as Uzbekistan and Bangladesh succumbed to successive defeats.
China, seeking a record-extending 10th title, beat Uzbekistan 3-0 with Li Qingtong netting a brace, after a dominant North Korea beat tournament debutants Bangladesh 5-0 at the Western Sydney Stadium. The North Koreans have scored eight goals in two matches without allowing any.
China broke through against a stubborn Uzbekistan defence at the half-hour mark, when Shao Ziqin calmly slotted a penalty into the bottom left corner after she was brought down in the box.
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