Nadeshiko Japan Dominate India in AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026
Nadeshiko Japan secured a resounding victory over the Indian Women’s National Team in their second Group C match of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, winning 11-0 at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The match was streamed live on FanCode.
Match Highlights
Japan, currently ranked eighth in the FIFA Women’s World Rankings, continued their dominance over India, having won all three previous encounters. This match added to their impressive record, with a total of 19 goals scored in those three meetings.
First Half
Japan quickly took control of the match, with Yuzuki Yamamoto scoring in the 4th minute. Yui Hasegawa extended the lead in the 13th minute, followed by goals from Hinata Miyazawa in the 20th and 35th minutes. Takako Seike converted a penalty in the 49th minute, giving Japan a 5-0 lead at halftime.
Second Half
The second half saw Japan continue their scoring spree. Riko Ueki scored in the 47th and 50th minutes, whereas Takako Seike added another goal in the 56th minute. Maya Hijikata scored her first national team goal in the 62nd minute, heading in a cross from Yuzuki Yamamoto. Riko Ueki completed her hat trick in the 65th minute with a header from a Honoka Hayashi cross. Hinata Miyazawa as well secured a hat trick in the 81st minute, finishing a cross from Riko Ueki.
Starting Lineups
Nadeshiko Japan
- GK: Chika Hirao
- DF: Saki Kumagai, Touko Koga, Yuzuki Yamamoto, Moriya Toya
- MF: Hinata Miyazawa, Takako Seike, Yui Hasegawa (C), Lin Zhuo’s Fragrance
- FW: Minami Tanaka, Chiba Reihaicai
Indian Women’s National Team
- GK: Wang Yuting
- DF: Sweety Devi (C), Juri Kishan, Sanju Yadav, Martina Tokchom, Sarita Yumnam
- MF: Sanita Basforet, Sowmya Gugros, Manisha Kalyan, Aveka Singh
- FW: Piyali Zakusa
Match Progress
- 4th minute: Goal (Japan) – Yuzuki Yamamoto
- 13th minute: Goal (Japan) – Yui Hasegawa
- 20th minute: Goal (Japan) – Hinata Miyazawa
- 35th minute: Goal (Japan) – Hinata Miyazawa
- 49th minute: Goal (Japan) – Takako Seike (Penalty)
- 47th minute: Goal (Japan) – Riko Ueki
- 50th minute: Goal (Japan) – Riko Ueki
- 56th minute: Goal (Japan) – Takako Seike
- 62nd minute: Goal (Japan) – Maya Hijikata
- 65th minute: Goal (Japan) – Riko Ueki
- 81st minute: Goal (Japan) – Hinata Miyazawa
Group Standings
As of March 7, 2026, Japan leads Group C, with India currently in third place following a previous 1-2 loss to Vietnam.
Source: khelnow.com