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PERTH, Australia (AP) — The scene was set for a hometown star and Sam Kerr delivered for Australia — again — with the only goal in a 1-0 win over Philippines in the Women’s Asian Cup tournament opener on Sunday.
Australia's experience of hosting the Women's World Cup will provide a platform to take next month's Asian Cup to new levels of professionalism and profitability, the region's football governing body has told Reuters.
Fresh from winning the SEA Games gold medal, the Philippines have good reason to "not fear anyone" at this year's Women's Asian Cup.
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Momoko Tanikawa and Kiko Seike scored second-half goals as Japan overcame the heat and a determined Taiwan defense on Wednesday to open Group C with a 2-0 win at the Women’s Asian Cup.