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The India women's football team face a must-win clash as they take on Chinese Taipei in their last Group C match of the AFC Women's Asian Cup in Sydney on Tuesday.
Preview: India are currently bottom of the group at fourth place with zero points from two matches after having lost against Vietnam (1-2) and Japan (0-11). Japan are at the top of the group with six points from two games, while Chinese Taipei and Vietnam are second and third, respectively, with both sides tied on three points each.
Preview – Group C: India v Chinese Taipei
Sydney: As India seek to erase the disappointment of their 11-0 defeat against Japan, head coach Amelia Valverde is keen to maximise the opportunity at hand against Chinese Taipei in their final AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group C match on Tuesday.
With India having qualified for the Finals for the first time on merit, the Costa Rican – while acknowledging the heavy blow that the Nadeshiko dealt to their knockout stage hopes – was eager to focus on putting up a strong fight against Chinese Taipei.
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We will fight till the end, vows India’s Shilky Devi
Mon, 09 Mar, 2026
We will fight till the end, vows India’s Shilky Devi
Sydney: For Shilky Devi Hemam, representing the Indian women's national football team on the continental stage is not just a matter of personal pride but also a hope for what may lie ahead for women’s football in the country.
With two defeats to their name, there is every chance that Tuesday’s match might mark the end of the road for India at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ and yet, she believes the team will approach the game with renewed determination after learning from their opening matches.
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Preview – Group C: Japan v Vietnam
Tue, 10 Mar, 2026
Preview – Group C: Japan v Vietnam
Perth: Japan are determined to not slip up when they face Vietnam in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ on Tuesday, with the two-time champions aiming for the Group C top spot.
The East Asian side have scored 13 goals without conceding and want to close out their group campaign with a perfect record, while Vietnam need victory to keep their slim hopes alive.
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Korea Republic’s Shin pleased with top spot; Montemurro promises a better Australia
Mon, 09 Mar, 2026
Korea Republic’s Shin pleased with top spot; Montemurro promises a better Australia
Sydney: The six goals shared between Korea Republic and Australia in their fascinating AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ encounter on Sunday had a contrasting impact on the respective teams as the former finished top of Group A.
Shin Sang-woo was the happier of the two head coaches with the result meaning his side do not have to travel for the rest of the tournament, should they continue to win and advance to subsequent rounds.Having trailed 2-1 at half-time, Shin was proud to see his second-half substitutions turn the game back into their favour, going within minutes of achieving a famous victory at Stadium Australia.
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Torcaso hails Philippines’ spirit; Jafari proud of IR Iran efforts
Mon, 09 Mar, 2026
Torcaso hails Philippines’ spirit; Jafari proud of IR Iran efforts
Gold Coast: Needing nothing less than victory in their final Group A clash on Sunday, Philippines head coach Mark Torcaso was delighted after coming away with a 2-0 win against the Islamic Republic of Iran for their first points at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.
Having fallen short against Australia and Korea Republic in two difficult matches, Torcaso hailed his players’ performance in a result that kept alive their hopes of advancing as one of the two best third-placed teams.
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Philippines’ Eggesvik looking to inspire next generation
Sun, 08 Mar, 2026
Philippines’ Eggesvik looking to inspire next generation
Gold Coast: Having gone almost a year without scoring for her country, Sara Eggesvik broke the duck at a crucial time on Sunday when she netted the opener in the Philippines’ victory against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The midfielder’s smart finish in the 31st minute at the Gold Coast Stadium settled the nerves in an eventual 2-0 win, which sealed third place in Group A to give the Philippines a chance of progressing to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ knockouts.It was Eggesvik’s seventh goal in 53 appearances and further underlined her importance to the team, having started all three matches in her first AFC Women's Asian Cup, and she is hopeful of more to come as they await their knockout stage fate.
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Blue Tigresses have overcome off-field chaos and crises to make this tournament and can look to their women’s cricketers for hope
The Indian women’s football team’s quest for history got off to a bittersweet start in Perth on Wednesday. The players had put aside the off-field turbulence they faced in the lead-up to put up a strong fight on the field, only to concede an injury time goal and go down 1-2 to Vietnam.
Despite the result, the game was significant as a marker of how far the Blue Tigresses had come and where they could go, but also for the atmosphere they were greeted with at the Perth Rectangular Stadium.
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