Sydney, March 17, 2026 (AFP) - Japan set for tactical change to counter South Korea in Asian Cup semi

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2026-03-17
Coach Nils Nielsen said Tuesday that free-scoring Japan must change tactics in their Women's Asian Cup semi-final against South Korea as they zero in on a third continental title. The clash in Sydney on Wednesday will pit the two highest scoring teams of the tournament, with Japan blasting 24 goals in their four games to date and South Korea 16. At stake is a place in Saturday's final against either hosts Australia or defending champions China. T......
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