On what was meant to be the night Australia’s golden generation etched their name in immortality, Maika Hamano tore the ...

Japan have won the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup after a 1-0 victory over hosts Australia in Saturday’s final. Maika Hamano’s superb ...

SYDNEY (AP) — Maika Hamano took a pass from the left with her back to goal, turned and launched a powerful strike from ...

Maika Hamano scored the only goal as a formidable Japan battled past Australia to clinch a third Women's Asian Cup title on ...

SYDNEY (AP) — A Women’s Asian Cup soccer tournament that started with little fanfare three weeks ago but eventually received ...

By the time Saki Kumagai scored to make it 3-0 on Wednesday, it was clear her Japan team was going to beat South Korea and ...

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Japan vs Australia, AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Final Highlights: Maika Hamano's strike in the 17th minute proved enough as ...

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Australia's quest for Women's Asian Cup glory has ended in heartache after Japan condemned the Matildas to a 1-0 loss in the tournament's final. A first-half goal from Maika Hamano was all that ...

Nadeshiko edged hosts Australia to claim a third title, with the duo joining join China PR, Korea DPR, Korea Republic and ...