Sydney, March 21, 2026 (AFP) - Japan coach says Asian Cup crown 'well-deserved' for inspirational team

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2026-03-22

Japan coach Nils Nielsen hailed the character of his "inspirational" side after they withstood a sustained Australian barrage to win the Women's Asian Cup, with the Greenlander calling the title well-deserved. His talented team proved untouchable in reaching Saturday's final, but were pushed all the way by the Matildas with Maika Hamano's long-range 17th minute strike all that separated them in front of more than 74,000 fans in Sydney. "I'm very......

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