Excluding the right defender who plays for a Japanese team, all of their starting line up are from WSL. None of the players who play in other European countries or USA is starting today. Our 3 players: Yamashita, Fujino, and Hasegawa all started.
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SpeaksForItself
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Japan win 4-1.
Aoba had a goal disallowed for a hand ball earlier on in the build-up, and also had a near-assist for Yui whose shot was smothered by the keeper.
Aoba had a goal disallowed for a hand ball earlier on in the build-up, and also had a near-assist for Yui whose shot was smothered by the keeper.
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No injuries to any of our girls in the final please ladies. Good luck to both teams on Saturday (9am kick off).
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Fowler stars as Australia reach Asian Cup final
Mary Fowler registered an assist in Australia’s 2-1 last-four win over China which sealed the Matildas' place in the 2026 Asian Cup final.
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Clinical Japan secure spot in Asian Cup final
City’s Ayaka Yamashita, Yui Hasegawa and Aoba Fujino all played key roles as Japan beat South Korea 4-1 to confirm their place in the Asian Cup final.
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Yep that was the one:)
Fujino also played an excellent game against the Philippines in the quarterfinals, and had 2 assists of which one was outstanding. In my opinion, she was the player of the match.
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At least we know they are back for the league game against Leigh Sports Village I suppose. Win that and it likely consigns that lot to 4th spot.
Japan 1-0 Australia (Hamano scored and Hasegawa assisted; 17 minute). The game now is in the 35th min of first half.
The 2 teams play with same players of the semifinals. Major difference, Fujino plays right winger (like at City) and Hamano plays left attacking midfielder instead of right winger as she used to play. They switched positions. Hamano’s goal was a strike from almost 20 yards.
The 2 teams play with same players of the semifinals. Major difference, Fujino plays right winger (like at City) and Hamano plays left attacking midfielder instead of right winger as she used to play. They switched positions. Hamano’s goal was a strike from almost 20 yards.
Five City stars ready for Asian Cup final
The 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup between Japan and Australia has a significant Manchester City feel to it.
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Yui & Mary have both been subbed - happily tactical rather than injury.
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Japan win - well done team Yui!
Fowler was selected from Australia for the post game interview, and she was excellent. No silly emotions or overreactions. She sounded much more mature than being only 23.
Real pleasure to see Hasegawa holding the trophy as Japan’s captain. She also won the Fair Play award. Yamashita won Best Goalkeeper. And our ex-player Kennedy won MVP.
Real pleasure to see Hasegawa holding the trophy as Japan’s captain. She also won the Fair Play award. Yamashita won Best Goalkeeper. And our ex-player Kennedy won MVP.
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Congrats to all our winners and commiserations to Mary.
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Yamashita awarded Best Goalkeeper at 2026 Asian Cup
Ayaka Yamashita has won the Best Goalkeeper award following the conclusion of the 2026 Asian Cup.
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Gallery: Welcoming back our Asian Cup winners!
Ayaka Yamashita, Yui Hasegawa and Aoba Fujino are back at the City Football Academy after their heroics with Japan at the Asian Cup.
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Woo hoo, thank goodness they are back. Should be nice and fresh for Saturday's game against Leigh sports village. Does anyone know if Mary Fowler has also returned? You'd think they would all have come back together along with all the other UK based players that took part in the final.Gallery: Welcoming back our Asian Cup winners!
Ayaka Yamashita, Yui Hasegawa and Aoba Fujino are back at the City Football Academy after their heroics with Japan at the Asian Cup.
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Can't see any reason why she wouldn't have, but guess we'll have to wait for Andre's presser on Thursday
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Notice the photos taken are outside the New Women's Centre so it must be operational. Strange we've not had an official opening video or at least a report showing off the inside on the OWS.
Maybe in the near future.
Maybe in the near future.