US EditionSouth Korea edges Australia for top spot in Group A at Women's Asian Cup. Philippines ousts Iran
South Korea led Group A by goal difference after a 3-3 draw with Australia; Philippines beat Iran 2-0 to keep quarterfinal hopes alive, AFC reported.
- On Sunday, March 1, 2026, South Korea's women's team claimed Group A's top spot after a 3-3 draw at Sydney's Stadium Australia before 60,279 spectators, edging Australia on goal difference.
- Jeon Yu-gyeong's early counter set the tone for the match as she set up Mun Eun-ju for a 13th-minute goal; Kim Shin-ji levelled with a 53rd-minute penalty and crossed for Kang Chae-rim's goal four minutes later.
- A VAR review awarded the opener to Sara Eggesvik as the Philippines beat Iran 2-0 with an 82nd-minute Chandler McDaniel strike, while 38-year-old Iran goalkeeper Raha Yazdani made crucial saves.
- Organizers have not announced details for Iran's departure after their three losses and face a return to a country embroiled in war, while South Korea will face a third-place team from Group B or C.
- The tournament has also seen record attendance figures as Japan women's team leads Group C after an 11-0 win over India in Perth on Saturday.
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Korea edges Australia for top spot in Group A at Women's Asian Cup
SYDNEY — Korea edged host Australia for top spot in Group A at the Women’s Asian Cup on goal difference after a 3-3 draw Sunday in front of a tournament-record crowd at Sydney’s Stadium Australia. Philippines maintained a chance of advancing to the quarterfinals with a 2-0 win over Iran in another Group A match that kicked off simultaneously in wet conditions at Gold Coast Stadium. The Iranian women’s team exited the tournament on three losses a…
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South Korea edges Australia for top spot in Group A at Women's Asian Cup. Philippines ousts Iran
South Korea has edged host Australia for top spot in Group A at the Women’s Asian Cup on goal difference after a 3-3 draw at Sydney’s Stadium Australia.
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