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Japan Crush India 11-0 to Clinch Asian Cup Quarter-Final Berth

The lopsided Group C result underscores the gulf in quality, leaving India with a near-impossible route that hinges on a heavy win over Chinese Taipei.

Overview

  • Hinata Miyazawa and Riko Ueki recorded hat-tricks, with Yuzuki Yamamoto opening the scoring in the fourth minute in Perth.
  • Japan lead Group C on six points with 13 goals scored and none conceded after earlier defeating Chinese Taipei 2-0.
  • India sit bottom with zero points and a severely damaged goal difference after failing to register a shot on target against Japan.
  • Chinese Taipei revived their campaign by beating Vietnam 1-0, putting both on three points behind group leaders Japan.
  • The competition also serves as 2027 World Cup qualifying, heightening the importance of goal difference and group-stage advancement.