Having topped the group with a perfect three wins, Japan will face the Group C runners-up in the quarter-finals on Monday. Australia, who also advanced after finishing second, will play Group A runners-up Vietnam.
Despite having already confirmed their last eight spot, Japan went on the offensive from the start with Harura Matsushita's third minute effort from outside the box forcing a save from Australia custodian Annabelle Croll. .....
𝗙𝗧 | 🇯🇵 Japan 5️⃣-0️⃣ Australia 🇦🇺
— AFC Women’s Football (@TheAWCL) May 8, 2026
Japan cruise through Group C with a five-star performance to overcome the Junior Matildas!#U17WAC | #JPNvAUS pic.twitter.com/6n1MGbhnZK
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