AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022: Japan, Korea, China, Philippines reach semis, book World Cup tickets
FirstpostJapan reached the semifinals with a 7-0 thrashing of Thailand while China beat Vietnam 3-1 in another quarterfinal match. Korea beat pre-tournament favourites Australia 1-0 while Philippines prevailed over Chinese Taipei 4-3 in penalty shootout after their quarterfinal match ended 1-1 at the end of extra time Navi Mumbai: Holders Japan, former champions China, Korea and Philippines won their respective matches on Sunday to reach Women’s Asian Cup semifinals and ensure qualification for the 2023 FIFA World Cup. Japan reached the semifinals with a 7-0 thrashing of Thailand while China beat Vietnam 3-1 in another quarterfinal match at the DY Patil Stadium here. In Pune, Korea beat pre-tournament favourites Australia 1-0 while Philippines prevailed over Chinese Taipei 4-3 in penalty shootout after their quarterfinal match ended 1-1 at the end of extra time. In the last match of the day, Philippines advanced to their first ever Women’s Asian Cup semi-finals, defeating Chinese Taipei 4-3 on penalties after their quarter-final ended 1-1 in extra time.