Japan beats China to reach AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup final

Japan beats China to reach AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup final

BANGKOK, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Japan beat China 2-0 in the semifinals of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup on Wednesday to advance to the final. Mao Itamura gave Japan an early lead in the fifth minute with a right-footed finish, and Noa Fukushima doubled the advantage in the 24th with a right-footed free kick at Thammasat Stadium in Thailand. Japan controlled much of the match, although China goalkeeper Liu C

AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup: S-final: Japan turn on the style against China PR

Thammasat: Japan put on a commanding performance to beat China PR 2-0 in their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ semi-final at the Thammasat Stadium on Wednesday.

U20 WAC: Japan Set Up Blockbuster Final with DPR Korea

Six-time champions Japan U20 women’s national team delivered a composed and commanding display to defeat China PR U20 women’s national team 2-0 in the semi-finals of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 at Thammasat Stadium, Pathum Thani. The victory sets up a highly anticipated showdown against the defending champions, DPR Korea U20 women’s national team, promising a thrilling title clash between two of Asia’s most dominant youth sides. Japan was…