Summary
Japan won their third Women’s Asian Cup title by defeating Australia 1-0 in Sydney. Maika Hamano scored the only goal of the match, helping Japan secure victory in front of a record crowd. The tournament also served as a qualifier for the upcoming World Cup in Brazil.
Key Facts
- Japan defeated Australia 1-0 to win the Women’s Asian Cup.
- The match took place in Sydney, in front of 74,357 fans, a new record for the tournament.
- Maika Hamano scored the only goal with a long-range shot in the 17th minute.
- This victory marks Japan's third Asian Cup title, with previous wins in 2014 and 2018.
- The tournament saw over 350,000 attendees, significantly more than previous records.
- Japan's team scored 29 goals and conceded just one throughout the tournament.
- The Asian Cup also acted as a qualifier for the World Cup in Brazil next year.
- Teams qualifying for the World Cup include Australia, Japan, South Korea, China, North Korea, and the Philippines.
