Japan wins 11-0 ahead of match against Vietnam team

Japan women's team shows power with 11-0 win over India, officially advancing to quarter-finals.

Japan women's team officially qualifies for 2026 Asian Cup quarter-finals after defeating India 11-0 in second group C match at Perth Rectangular. Riko Ueki and Hinata Miyazawa both score hat-tricks, helping the cherry blossom team dominate throughout.

In this match, India makes three changes compared to 1-2 loss against Vietnam, while Japan rotates nine positions in starting lineup. Only Mina Tanaka and Yui Hasegawa continue starting after 2-0 win over Chinese Taipei.

Japan quickly leads in 4th minute thanks to Yuzuki Yamamoto's brilliant moment. Tokyo Verdy Beleza forward cleverly dribbles past Pyari Xaxa before delivering beautiful shot into top corner. At 13th minute, Yamamoto again shines with cross assist for Yui Hasegawa to score, making it 2-0.

Continuous pressure brings Japan third goal at 20th minute when Miyabi Moriya combines with Mina Tanaka before Hasegawa assists Hinata Miyazawa's precise finish. At 35th minute, Miyazawa completes double after Tanaka's through pass. Before first half ends, Kiko Seike scores penalty after Saki Kumagai foul, making it 5-0.

In second half, one-sided dominance continues. Just two minutes after entering field, Riko Ueki scores making it 6-0 from Maya Hijikata's cross. Three minutes later, this forward uses India's defensive mistake to complete double for herself.

Japan adds four more goals from Seike, Hijikata and Ueki – who completes hat-trick at 65th minute. Before match ends, Miyazawa also finishes hat-trick with close-range shot after Ueki's pass, sealing emphatic 11-0 win for Japan.

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