Japanese Dominance: A Commanding 11-0 Victory Over India in Women's Asian Cup

Japan secured a spot in the Women's Asian Cup quarter-finals with an emphatic 11-0 win over India, highlighted by hat-tricks from Hinata Miyazawa and Riko Ueki. Meanwhile, Taiwan edged out Vietnam 1-0 to secure their first victory, moving them into second place in Group C.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 07-03-2026 18:43 IST | Created: 07-03-2026 18:43 IST
Japanese Dominance: A Commanding 11-0 Victory Over India in Women's Asian Cup
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Japan's women's football team showcased their dominance with a resounding 11-0 victory over India in the Women's Asian Cup, securing a spot in the quarter-finals. With stunning hat-tricks from Hinata Miyazawa and Riko Ueki, Japan's offensive prowess was on full display.

Group C leaders and former champions in 2014 and 2018, Japan effortlessly dismantled India's defence, as the match played out primarily in India's half at Perth Rectangular Stadium. Yuzuki Yamamoto opened the scoring, assisting Japan to a 5-0 lead by halftime.

Despite changes at halftime, Japan maintained pressure, with Ueki's rapid hat-trick and Hijikata's goal sealing the deal. In contrast, Taiwan clinched a narrow 1-0 win over Vietnam, marking their first victory of the tournament and placing them second in Group C.

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