US EditionJapan routs Philippines 7-0 to reach Women's Asian Cup semis and clinch a World Cup spot
- On Sunday, Japan's women's team routed the Philippines women's national team 7-0 to advance in the tournament.
- After a scoreless first half, Japan dominated possession but couldn't score for 45 minutes until Mina Tanaka's header opened scoring; Japan entered with strong form after 2014 and 2018 championships.
- Key moments included Toko Koga, 20-year-old Tottenham defender, scoring twice, including in first-half stoppage time and the 76th minute, as Japan's tally reached 24 goals with none conceded so far.
- With the semifinal berth, Japan will play 2022 runner-up South Korea on Wednesday for a spot in the final while losing quarterfinalists go into playoffs for two more places.
- In related developments, China beat Taiwan 2-0 in extra time amid tensions, while Iran women's squad players accepted humanitarian visas and decided to return to Iran on March 9.
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