Maika Hamano scored the only goal as a formidable Japan battled past Australia to clinch a third Women's Asian Cup title on Saturday in a front of a record-breaking 74,357 fans in Sydney. The Tottenham star hit a stunning long-range strike in the 17th minute at Stadium Australia to break…

SYDNEY, March 21 : Japan edged tournament hosts Australia 1-0 in the Women's Asian Cup final on Saturday to win the continental title for the third time in the last four editions and disappoint a record crowd of 74,357 at Stadium Australia.Maika Hamano scored the decisive goal in the 17th minute, turning five

Tottenham star Maika Hamano scored the only goal of the match against hosts Australia in front of a record-breaking 74,357 fans in Sydney.

Tottenham star Maika Hamano scored the only goal of the match against hosts Australia in front of a record-breaking 74,357 fans in Sydney.

A Women’s Asian Cup soccer tournament that started with little fanfare three weeks ago but eventually received worldwide attention due to the appearance of an Iranian team affected by the Middle East war, ends Saturday when Australia plays Japan in the final. For most of the tournament, the Iranian team…

Sam Kerr dispensed with the backflip that was a trademark celebration of her early goals, pointing an index finger to her head this time after producing a moment of brilliance to secure Australia's 2-1 win over China and a spot in the Women’s Asian Cup. The Chelsea forward enhanced her…