China PR staged a comeback to defeat DPR Korea 2–1 on Monday and finish top of Group B at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ Australia 2026, while Uzbekistan recorded a 4–0 win over Bangladesh in Perth to keep their knockout hopes alive.
China PR recovered after falling behind, with Chen Qiaozhu and Wang Shuang scoring to turn the match around and secure victory for the defending champions.
“China PR produced a comeback performance to defeat DPR Korea and finish top of Group B, with goals from Chen Qiaozhu and Wang Shuang turning the match around.”
DPR Korea remained competitive throughout the contest and continued to challenge the defending champions until the final whistle.
“DPR Korea pushed the defending champions all the way and remain a formidable side heading into the knockout stage where they will take on the Matildas.”
Earlier in Perth, Uzbekistan delivered a decisive performance against Bangladesh, scoring four goals to record a comfortable win.
“Uzbekistan delivered a dominant display in Perth, scoring four goals to secure a convincing victory and keep their knockout hopes alive.”
Bangladesh continued their campaign with determination despite the scoreline.
“Bangladesh fought till the end, competing with pride in their debut AFC Women’s Asian Cup campaign.”
Attention now turns to the remaining group matches before the knockout stage begins.
Japan will face Vietnam in Perth on Tuesday at 5pm, followed by India against Chinese Taipei in Sydney at 8pm.
The quarter finals begin later in the week, with Australia scheduled to play DPR Korea in Perth on Friday evening.
Next Matches:
⚽ Tuesday March 10 – 5pm: Japan v Vietnam – Perth
⚽ Tuesday March 10 – 8pm: India v Chinese Taipei – Sydney
⚽ QF Friday March 10 – 6pm: Australia v DPR Korea – Perth
⚽ QF Saturday March 14 – 1pm: China v TBC – Perth
⚽ QF Saturday March 14 – 8pm: Korea v TBC – Sydney
⚽ QF Sunday March 15 – 4pm: TBC v TBC – Sydney
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