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Japan Claims Third Women's Asian Cup Title, Defeating Australia
Japan secured their third AFC Women's Asian Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Australia in front of a tournament record crowd, thanks to a first-half goal from Maika Hamano.
21 Mar, 11:34 — 22 Mar, 10:05
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The GuardianMostly Factual107d ago
Japan 1-0 Australia: Women’s Asian Cup 2026 final - as it happened
A first-half wonder goal from Maika Hamano was enough for Japan to win the Women’s Asian Cup final against Australia
By Jonathan Howcroft
Read full article →YahooMostly Factual106d ago
Asian Cup final: Japan sink Australia to claim third title in front of tournament record crowd
On what was meant to be the night Australia’s golden generation etched their name in immortality, Maika Hamano tore the script up to seal the AFC Women’s Asian Cup for Japan.A tournament that has ...
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First report: The Guardian · 21 Mar, 11:34|Full coverage: 2 · 23h|Window: 23h
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