SYDNEY (AP) — Maika Hamano’s first-half goal lifted Japan to second place. Women’s Asian Cup They won the title with a 1-0 win over Australia at Stadium Australia in Sydney on Saturday.
Hamano, 21, who is currently on loan at Tottenham from Chelsea, received a pass from the left with his back to goal in the 17th minute, turned the ball around and fired a powerful shot from outside the area.
The Australians tried their best in the final 10 minutes to equalize, but they were repeatedly thwarted by Japan’s defense, including Alana Kennedy’s header from close range with two minutes remaining.
Japan defeated Australia in the final and won back-to-back Women’s Asian Cups in 2014 and 2018, as well as three titles in the last four continents.
Asia’s top team conceded just one goal in six games in Australia.
The Matildas have not won a continental championship since 2010. sam carr — then 16 — scored in the deciding game.
Six teams from the Asian Cup have qualified for the Women’s World Cup to be held in Brazil next year.
This 12-team tournament attracted worldwide attention as Iran, which was affected by the Middle East war, also participated.
The Iranian team arrived in Australia before the February 28 attack by the United States and Israel. iran war, And their participation attracted international attention.
Seven members of the Iranian delegation were initially granted asylum by the Australian government, but all except two since then I went home.
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