Japan won the Women's Asian Cup for the third time, defeating Australia 1-0. The decisive goal was scored by Maika Hamano in the 17th minute. The final, held at Stadium Australia in Sydney, attracted a record crowd of 74,357 spectators. This historic tournament saw a total attendance exceeding 350,000, reflecting the growing popularity of women's football, with numbers nearly six times higher than the previous record set in 2010.
Japan Wins Women's Asian Cup for Third Time
Japan defeated Australia 1-0 in the Women's Asian Cup final. Maika Hamano scored the winning goal. The match drew a record-breaking crowd.