Frustrated for long periods by resolute Chinese Taipei defending, second half goals from Momoko Tanikawa and Kiko Seike took them over the line as they kicked off their campaign for a third title with three points.
Chinese Taipei opted for a five-strong defence with Su Yu-Hsuan - their leading scorer in the Qualifiers - on the bench, while Tanikawa, Mina Tanaka and Maika Hamano formed a three-pronged attack for Japan. .....
FT | 🇯🇵 Japan 2️⃣-0️⃣ Chinese Taipei
— #WAC2026 (@afcasiancup) March 4, 2026
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