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Japan Knock Out Vietnam, Taiwan Beat India to Set up Asian Cup ...
Japan leads with three wins and no goals conceded, while Taiwan and the Philippines advance after key victories in a tournament marked by multiple player injuries.
- On Tuesday, Japan's women's national team advanced unbeaten to the Women's Asian Cup quarterfinals with three wins and a perfect defensive record, set to face the Philippines.
- On Tuesday, Japan's 4-0 win over Vietnam ensured the Philippines women's national team qualified on goal difference, while the day was partly overshadowed by five Iranian players granted asylum by host Australia.
- Riko Ueki headed the opener while Maika Hamano, Aoba Fujino and Kiko Seike also scored as Vietnamese goalkeeper Khong Thi Hang made several saves but tired under Japan's pressure.
- Advancing to face China, Taiwan women's national team secured a 3-1 win over India, with Chen Yu-chin's breakaway goal sealing the result.
- Multiple head collisions across matches left Taiwan goalkeeper Wang Yu-ting and Vietnam player Duong Thi Van taken off after heavy clashes with India and Mina Tanaka.
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