AFF Cup 2024: Defending champion Thailand reaches ASEAN Championship final after defeating Philippines
1 week, 1 day ago

AFF Cup 2024: Defending champion Thailand reaches ASEAN Championship final after defeating Philippines

The Hindu  

Thailand will face Vietnam in the final of the ASEAN Championship after Suphanat Mueanta’s extra-time header earned the defending champion a 3-1 win over the Philippines in Bangkok on Monday to register a 4-3 aggregate victory. Trailing 2-1 from the opening encounter in Manila on Friday, Suphanat’s 116th-minute header secured victory for Masatada Ishii’s side and set up a re-run of the 2022 decider, which Thailand won 3-2 on aggregate. Proceedings looked destined to go to penalties until Suphanat rose highest to meet Worachit Kanitsribampen’s cross from the right and his downward header gave Kammeraad little chance as the seven-times champions prevailed. Vietnam secured its place in the final on Sunday when two goals from Nguyen Xuan Son helped Kim Sang-sik’s side to a 3-1 win over Singapore on the night in Viet Tri and a 5-1 victory on aggregate having won the first leg 2-0 on Thursday.

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AFF Cup 2024: Philippines stuns defending champion Thailand in ASEAN Championship semifinal first leg, wins 2-1
1 week, 4 days ago

AFF Cup 2024: Philippines stuns defending champion Thailand in ASEAN Championship semifinal first leg, wins 2-1

The Hindu  

Kike Linares scored the winner in second-half stoppage time as Philippines beat defending champion Thailand 2-1 in the first leg of the ASEAN Championship semifinal, at the Rizal Memorial Stadium here on Friday. It was the first win for Philippines against Thailand in over half a century, with the last win coming in 1972, a 1-0 victory at the Jakarta …

Analysing India’s AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers opponents
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Analysing India’s AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers opponents

The Hindu  

Manolo Marquez’s India has been drawn in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers along with Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangladesh. Sportstar looks at India’s opponents ahead of the qualifiers 1) Hong Kong India has previously faced Hong Kong in the 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers in Kolkata in 2022. Westwood foiled India’s chances of advancing to the third round …

Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024: India begins title defence in style, thrashes Thailand 11-0
1 month, 1 week ago

Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024: India begins title defence in style, thrashes Thailand 11-0

The Hindu  

India began its title defence at the Men’s Junior Asia Cup in style with an 11-0 win over Thailand in a Pool A match in Muscat, Oman, on Wednesday. READ | Raveendran Sankaran: Asian Champions Trophy is the start of new Bihar With five minutes left in the quarter, India earned a Penalty Corner, and Tiwari stepped up to drag …

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: How can Vietnam qualify for the third round?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: How can Vietnam qualify for the third round?

The Hindu  

While India will be keeping one eye on Afghanistan’s match against Kuwait as they battle it out against heavyweights Qatar for a place in the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers, there are a few other close contests panning out in other groups. Positions Teams Matches Won Drawn Lost GF GA GD Points 1 Iraq 5 5 …

Under-23 Asian Cup moves into quarterfinals. Indonesia eyes its first Olympic qualification
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Under-23 Asian Cup moves into quarterfinals. Indonesia eyes its first Olympic qualification

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Indonesia heads into its quarterfinal match against South Korea at the Under-23 Asian Cup with a chance to move a step closer to its first-ever Olympic appearance. We want to be in the semifinals,” said Indonesia coach Shin Tae-yong, who was in charge of South Korea at the 2018 World Cup and will now try to prevent …

Asian Cup 2023: Of Qatar’s redemption, Jordan’s fairytale run, Palestine’s history
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Asian Cup 2023: Of Qatar’s redemption, Jordan’s fairytale run, Palestine’s history

The Hindu  

‘Football, bloody hell.’ Sir Alex Ferguson’s famous aphorism has been iterated so much that it feels too trite to recall. Qatar exorcises horrid memories of World Cup The Asian Cup came a full circle on February 10, with Qatar winning consecutive titles — the first in the tournament since Japan in 2004 — at the same venue where it began …

Vietnam ends with three defeats, Japan outplays Indonesia
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Vietnam ends with three defeats, Japan outplays Indonesia

China Daily  

Players of Vietnam react after losing a score during the Group D match between Iraq and Vietnam at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Jan 24 2024. Bui Hoang Viet Anh volleyed home Khuat Van Khang's free-kick to break the deadlock for Vietnam in the 42nd minute, but Khuat's second yellow card before …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Saudi Arabia toil into last-16, Thailand inch closer
11 months, 2 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Saudi Arabia toil into last-16, Thailand inch closer

Firstpost  

Roberto Mancini’s Saudi Arabia reached the Asian Cup knockout rounds on Sunday with a laboured 2-0 win over a Kyrgyzstan side who played most of the second half with nine men. - Thailand blunt Oman - Thailand coach Masatada Ishii was “really happy” with a point after his side held a blunt Oman goalless. At the other end, Buriram United …

Victory against Thailand an encouraging sign for us, says China head coach Jankovic
1 year, 1 month ago

Victory against Thailand an encouraging sign for us, says China head coach Jankovic

China Daily  

Wei Shihao of China shoots during the Group C match between China and Thailand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Bangkok, Thailand, Nov 16, 2023. BANGKOK - The head coach of China's men's national football team Aleksandar Jankovic said the victory over Thailand in the 2026 World Cup qualifier is a good sign as his side snatched a …

IND vs MAS, Merdeka Cup semifinal: Sunil Chhetri goal in vain as India loses 2-4 to Malaysia
1 year, 2 months ago

IND vs MAS, Merdeka Cup semifinal: Sunil Chhetri goal in vain as India loses 2-4 to Malaysia

The Hindu  

India lost 2-4 to host Malaysia in the opening match, a virtual semifinal to bow out of the Merdeka Cup football tournament here on Friday. A silly challenge from Nikhil Poojary on Arif Amin inside the Indian box gifted Malaysia a penalty and Amin made no mistake in finding the net from the spot in the 20th minute. IND 2-4 …

Asian Games 2023: Afghanistan dumps defending champion Sri Lanka to enter semifinal
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Afghanistan dumps defending champion Sri Lanka to enter semifinal

The Hindu  

Gulbadin Naib and Qais Ahmad grabbed three wickets apiece as battling Afghanistan beat defending champion Sri Lanka by eight runs on Wednesday to book an Asian Games semifinal against Pakistan. Sri Lanka’s target looked gettable, but it blew the run chase with experienced quick Naib’s 3-28 and young leg-spinner Ahmad’s 3-16 doing the damage as it was bundled out for …

Asian Games 2023 Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh scores four as India beat Singapore 16-1
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023 Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh scores four as India beat Singapore 16-1

India Today  

The Indian men's hockey team registered a comprehensive 16-1 win over Singapore in its second Asian Games 2023 Pool A match at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium in Hangzhou, China, on Tuesday. Mandeep Singh, Lalit Upadhyay, Gurjant Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Harmanpreet Singh, Manpreet Singh, Samsher Singh, Abhishek and Varun Kumar scored in India's huge win. India's men's hockey …

Asian Games 2023: Koneru Humpy, D Harika secure two wins each in chess tournament; Indian men falter in second round
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Koneru Humpy, D Harika secure two wins each in chess tournament; Indian men falter in second round

Firstpost  

Hangzhou: Indian Grandmaster Vidit Santosh Gujrathi, the third highest ranked player in the field, suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Kazakhstan’s IM Kazybek Nogerbek in the second round of the men’s individual event at the Asian Games here on Sunday. In the women’s event, India’s top players— Koneru Humpy and D Harika— started well, securing wins in the …

Asian Games 2023: Indian men falter in 2nd round; Humpy, Harika post two wins each
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Indian men falter in 2nd round; Humpy, Harika post two wins each

The Hindu  

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Santosh Gujrathi, the third-highest-ranked player in the field, suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Kazakhstan’s IM Kazybek Nogerbek in the second round of the men’s individual event at the Asian Games here on Sunday. In the women’s event, India’s top players -- Koneru Humpy and D Harika -- started well, securing wins in the first …

Asia Cup 2023 Final: India and Sri Lanka to battle it out for continental supremacy
1 year, 3 months ago

Asia Cup 2023 Final: India and Sri Lanka to battle it out for continental supremacy

The Hindu  

The curse of the Asia Cup has persisted. Nevertheless, with the World Cup less than three weeks away, there will be much more at stake than bragging about the continental supremacy when India take on Sri Lanka in what is expected to be a scintillating Sunday. 🚨 NEWS: Washington Sundar replaces Axar Patel Mr. Axar Patel has been ruled out …

Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka win last-over thriller against Pakistan, to meet Rohit Sharma's men in the final
1 year, 3 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka win last-over thriller against Pakistan, to meet Rohit Sharma's men in the final

India TV News  

Sri Lanka survived a near-car crash to sneak into the final of the Asia Cup with a thrilling 2-wicket win against Pakistan in the Super Fours encounter in Colombo on Thursday, September 14. When Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama were going great, it felt like Sri Lanka would steamroll the opposition, however, a harakiri in the end by their batters …

Asia Cup 2023, IND vs SL | Kuldeep Yadav in the thick of it again as India wins spin test and reaches final
1 year, 3 months ago

Asia Cup 2023, IND vs SL | Kuldeep Yadav in the thick of it again as India wins spin test and reaches final

The Hindu  

The pitch was dry. Riding on captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill’s 80-run stand and a fiery spell from Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj up front, the Men in Blue broke Sri Lanka’s 13-match unbeaten streak with a convincing 41-run victory. The win put India in Sunday’s Asia Cup final with two games remaining in the Super 4s stage. Axar …

AFG vs SL, Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka beats Afghanistan by two runs in a thriller
1 year, 4 months ago

AFG vs SL, Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka beats Afghanistan by two runs in a thriller

The Hindu  

Mohammad Nabi’s game changing 65 off 32 balls came to nothing as Sri Lanka pulled off a thrilling two-run win over an audacious Afghanistan to qualify for the Super4s of the Asia Cup, here on Tuesday. Follow | AFG vs SL HIGHLIGHTS Earlier, Sri Lanka openers Pathum Nissanka and Dimuth Karunaratne gave a brisk start to the innings before being …

Asia Cup 2023 | Kishan, Hardik and Pakistan pacers shine on a day when the rain has the final say
1 year, 4 months ago

Asia Cup 2023 | Kishan, Hardik and Pakistan pacers shine on a day when the rain has the final say

The Hindu  

Three pacers spewing venom. All of it culminated in one big disappointment for the scores of fans who flocked the Pallekele International Stadium for the high-voltage Asia Cup clash between India and Pakistan. Thanks to a persistent drizzle that started towards the end of India’s batting essay, the match officials formally called the game off at 9.52 p.m., 35 minutes …

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Malaysia hammers South Korea 6-2 to reach final
1 year, 4 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Malaysia hammers South Korea 6-2 to reach final

The Hindu  

Malaysia prevailed 6-2 against Korea in a seesaw battle that fit the billing of a semifinal at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Korea broke in first in the second minute as Cheoleon Park’s poke at the goal from close range popped up kindly for Woo Cheon Ji off a Malaysian deflection. Malaysia hit right back after Abu …

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Malaysia faces wavering South Korea for a spot in the final; Pakistan plays China for pride
1 year, 4 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Malaysia faces wavering South Korea for a spot in the final; Pakistan plays China for pride

The Hindu  

If their last group fixture was anything to go by, Malaysia and Korea offer a thrilling prospect when they meet in the first semifinal of the Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai on Friday. Korea has pushed its opponents till the final hooter only to fall agonisingly short of a favourable result - its last two games being 2-3 and 0-1 …

Asian Champions Trophy 2023 hockey: Malaysia returns to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Japan; Pakistan beats China 2-1
1 year, 5 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy 2023 hockey: Malaysia returns to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Japan; Pakistan beats China 2-1

The Hindu  

It was a case of too little too late for Japan as it squandered multiple chances and fell to a 3-1 defeat against Malaysia at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium here on Monday. The Samurai Japan thudded the board in the 43rd minute but their joy was cut short as Seren Tanaka’s shot came from outside the striking circle. Result: …

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: India beats Malaysia 5-0 to go top of the table
1 year, 5 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: India beats Malaysia 5-0 to go top of the table

The Hindu  

India returned to winning ways and top of the Asian Champions Trophy points table with a comprehensive 5-0 win against Malaysia in front of packed stands here at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium on Sunday that saw a far more compact and cohesive team turning up compared to the previous outings. Follow | India vs Malaysia, Ind 5-0 Mas highlights Vivek …

Asian Champions Trophy 2023 hockey: India eyes win against table-topper Malaysia
1 year, 5 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy 2023 hockey: India eyes win against table-topper Malaysia

The Hindu  

For a team with a disproportionate share of victories in their face-offs, India has never been very comfortable against Malaysia. Craig Fulton’s men have had contrasting outings in the two games they have played so far at the Asian Champions Trophy, struggling to score against Japan despite being the superior and dominant side. It’s every coach’s concern if you are …

Junior Asia Cup 2023: India thrash South Korea 9-1 to enter final
1 year, 7 months ago

Junior Asia Cup 2023: India thrash South Korea 9-1 to enter final

Firstpost  

The Indian hockey team produced a dominant performance to outclass South Korea 9-1 and enter the final of the Junior Asia Cup here on Wednesday. Glory for 🇮🇳 at the Asia Cup 2023 as #TeamIndia marches towards the Final 🥳#Hockey🏑 The Junior Men's Hockey Team reaches Final of the Asia Cup, beating 🇰🇷 9 - 1 in the Semifinal. pic.twitter.com/MthIdCEoSH …

Asian Continental Stage 2023: Swastika Ghosh qualifies for World Table Tennis Championship
1 year, 11 months ago

Asian Continental Stage 2023: Swastika Ghosh qualifies for World Table Tennis Championship

The Hindu  

Swastika Ghosh became the fourth Indian to qualify for the World Table Tennis Championship after beating Chinese Taipei’s Liu Hsing-Yin to be among the 28 women singles qualifiers from the Asian Continental Stage of 2023 WTTC Finals in Doha on Wednesday. On Wednesday, in the playoffs for 17-24 places, Korea’s Lee Zion defeated Chitale 4-1 and Thailand’s Jinnipa Sawettabut stopped …

IND-W vs THAI-W, Women's Asia Cup T20 2022: Harmanpreet Kaur and co. have their eyes set on final bout
2 years, 2 months ago

IND-W vs THAI-W, Women's Asia Cup T20 2022: Harmanpreet Kaur and co. have their eyes set on final bout

India TV News  

Highlights Only Pakistan have defeated India in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 This is Harmanpreet Kaur's first Asia Cup as the captain of the Indian cricket team The match will be played at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium IND-W vs THAI-W, Women's Asia Cup T20 2022: The women in blue led by their skipper Harmanpreet Kaur have continued to be outstanding …

Asia Cup Final: Toss not a big factor highlights Shanaka, says ‘We are ready to bat first’
2 years, 3 months ago

Asia Cup Final: Toss not a big factor highlights Shanaka, says ‘We are ready to bat first’

India TV News  

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka is not worried about the toss factor as he thinks his side is well equipped to win both while chasing and setting targets in the Asia Cup final. Sri Lanka who topped the Super Four standings are all pumped for the final as they look to win the Asia Cup for the sixth time. The …

Asia Cup 2022 Final: Babar Azam Says Toss Crucial, Team Batting 2nd Will Have Advantage
2 years, 3 months ago

Asia Cup 2022 Final: Babar Azam Says Toss Crucial, Team Batting 2nd Will Have Advantage

ABP News  

Pak vs SL Asia Cup 2022 Final: The final of the Asia Cup 2022 between Sri Lanka and Pakistan will be played on Sunday. Initially, it was planned that Sri Lanka would host the Asia Cup 2022 on their home soil but the multi-nation tournament was shifted to the United Arab Emirates due to security reasons. Ahead of Sri Lanka …

Asia Cup 2022: SL Emerge Victorious, India Suffer Second Defeat on the Trot
2 years, 4 months ago

Asia Cup 2022: SL Emerge Victorious, India Suffer Second Defeat on the Trot

The Quint  

However, Rohit's dismissal triggered a slide as India added 63 runs after being 110 for three in the 13th over, when the skipper got out. Sri Lanka were off to a dream start as they removed opener KL Rahul and one-down Virat Kohli in quick succession, leaving defending champions India in early trouble at 13 for two in the third …

Asia Cup 2022: Sri Lanka win battle of nerves against Bangladesh to qualify for Super Four stage
2 years, 4 months ago

Asia Cup 2022: Sri Lanka win battle of nerves against Bangladesh to qualify for Super Four stage

Firstpost  

Chasing a target of 184, Sri Lanka won with an anti-climax reserved for the final over when of-spinner Mahedi Hasan overstepped while bowling the third delivery bringing down curtains on the game. Dubai: Tail-ender Asitha Fernando showed exceptional composure under pressure to hit two match-defining boundaries that took Sri Lanka to the Super Fours of the Asia Cup with a …

Asia Cup: India vs Malaysia Super4s match ends in 3-3 draw
2 years, 7 months ago

Asia Cup: India vs Malaysia Super4s match ends in 3-3 draw

The Hindu  

Indian men's hockey team played a thrilling 3-3 draw against Malaysia in its second Super4s stage match of the Asia Cup in Jakarta on Sunday. READ: However, the men in blue came out all guns blazing in the third quarter and immediately reaped the reward as Vishnukant Singh scored from the rebound during a penalty corner in the 31st minute. …

Asia Cup 2022: India beat Japan 2-1 in first Super 4 league match, avenge pool loss
2 years, 7 months ago

Asia Cup 2022: India beat Japan 2-1 in first Super 4 league match, avenge pool loss

Firstpost  

The defending champions, who lost 2-5 against Japan in the pool stage, scored two eye-catching field goals through Manjeet and Pawan Rajbhar to register a narrow win. Jakarta: The Indian men’s hockey team scored two fantastic field goals to beat Japan 2-1 in its first Super 4 league match and avenge its loss in the pool stage of the Asia …

Asia Cup 2022: After 16-0 Indonesia Win, India Eye Japan Revenge In Super 4 Match Saturday
2 years, 7 months ago

Asia Cup 2022: After 16-0 Indonesia Win, India Eye Japan Revenge In Super 4 Match Saturday

ABP News  

New Delhi: India Thursday registered a 16-0 win over Indonesia to advance to the knockout stage of the Asia Cup in the final group league match. India scored 16 goals in just one hour and entered ‘Super 4’, knocking Pakistan off its second position in the Pool A, behind Japan. Both India and Pakistan finished with four points each in …

AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022: Chinese Taipei beat Thailand to set up Vietnam showdown
2 years, 11 months ago

AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022: Chinese Taipei beat Thailand to set up Vietnam showdown

Firstpost  

The three points mean Chinese Taipei’s tie against Vietnam on Sunday will be a showdown for the sole automatic qualifying slot to the World Cup in Australia/New Zealand Navi Mumbai: Chinese Taipei defeated Thailand 3-0 in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup playoff match in the Asian Cup here on Friday. The three points mean Chinese Taipei’s tie against Vietnam …

WAC 2022: Korea through to maiden final after 2-0 win over Philippines
2 years, 11 months ago

WAC 2022: Korea through to maiden final after 2-0 win over Philippines

The Hindu  

In a largely one-sided semifinal fixture, Korea Republic beat the Philippines 2-0 to progress to the final of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 - for the first time in five attempts - at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune on Thursday. Korea would have comfortably added a few more to that score line, especially in the second …

AFC Women's Asian Cup: South Korea stuns Australia
2 years, 11 months ago

AFC Women's Asian Cup: South Korea stuns Australia

The Hindu  

Australia, a favourite to lift the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022, crashed out in the quarterfinal on Sunday after losing 1-0 to South Korea. The win also seals South Korea's spot in next year's Women's World Cup. A lengthy VAR check by referee Qin Liang after Caitlin Foord's challenge on Lee Geum-min resulted in the Chinese official pointing to the …

AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022: Vietnam Finish Third After 2-2 Draw Against Myanmar, Enter Knockouts
2 years, 11 months ago

AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022: Vietnam Finish Third After 2-2 Draw Against Myanmar, Enter Knockouts

News 18  

Vietnam and Myanmar played out a 2-2 draw in their final AFC Women’s Asian Cup Group C match at the D.Y. Myanmar, needing a win to finish above their Southeast Asian rivals, started as the more aggressive of the two sides and had a first look on goal in the second minute after Tun Win Theingi’s threaded pass found Thaw …

AFC Women's Asian Cup Group B Preview: Australia vs Thailand, Philippines a Win Away from Quarters
2 years, 11 months ago

AFC Women's Asian Cup Group B Preview: Australia vs Thailand, Philippines a Win Away from Quarters

News 18  

Alen Stajcic’s Philippines will clinch their place in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 quarter-finals by defeating Indonesia in their final Group B clash at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune on Thursday. “Hopefully we can give the Philippines and all the players back home – young boys and young girls – some inspiration and hope that …

AFC Women's Asian Cup: Australia Start Favourite Against Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia Seek First Win
2 years, 11 months ago

AFC Women's Asian Cup: Australia Start Favourite Against Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia Seek First Win

News 18  

Coming off an 18-0 walloping of Indonesia, title contenders Australia will have their nose ahead in their Women’s Asian Cup Group B game against Philippines here on Monday. With Australia netting 18 goals against Indonesia, and the Philippines fresh from a win against Thailand, the match pits the group’s topper against the second-placed team, with the winners at Mumbai Football …

Philippines Upset, Sam Kerr Record: Talking Points from Matchday 2 of AFC Women's Asian Cup
2 years, 11 months ago

Philippines Upset, Sam Kerr Record: Talking Points from Matchday 2 of AFC Women's Asian Cup

News 18  

The second matchday at AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 saw four matches being played – Japan vs Myanmar and South Korea vs Vietnam from Group C and Australia vs Indonesia and Philippines vs Thailand from Group B. The gulf of class between the two nations was evident as captain Sam Kerr scored five goals, Emily van-Egmond scored a hat-trick, …

AFC Asian Cup 2022: Japan makes winning start as Australia crushes Indonesia
2 years, 11 months ago

AFC Asian Cup 2022: Japan makes winning start as Australia crushes Indonesia

The Hindu  

Two-time defending champion Japan brushed aside Myanmar 5-0 in its opening game at the Women's Asian Cup in Pune on Friday while joint-favourites Australia thrashed Indonesia 18-0. Chelsea striker Sam Kerr scored five times and Emily van Egmond hit four in Mumbai as Tony Gustavsson's side showed no mercy to an inexperienced Indonesia side marking the country's first qualification for …

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