In Gold Coast, Australia, South Korea defeated the Philippines 3-0 in a Group A match at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup, advancing to the quarter-finals as group leaders. The team took an early lead with quick goals from Jeon Yu-gyeong and Park Soo-jeong, sealing the win with Mun Eun-ju's additional strike. This marks back-to-back 3-0 victories for the 2022 runners-up, following their opening win over Iran.
The 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup is taking place in Australia, where South Korea secured a quarter-final spot by defeating the Philippines in Group A. Jeon Yu-gyeong scored the opener in the 12th minute, followed by Park Soo-jeong's goal three minutes later to establish a 2-0 lead. Mun Eun-ju added the third in the 56th minute with a close-range volley.
This goal came shortly after Philippines goalkeeper Olivia McDaniel made a fingertip save on Son Hwa-yeon's curling left-foot shot. From the ensuing corner, McDaniel punched the ball away but failed to clear it from the box, allowing Mun to pounce.
South Korea tops Group A with six goals from two matches, having also beaten Iran 3-0 on Monday while keeping a clean sheet. The Philippines, after a 1-0 opening loss to Australia, now face an uncertain path to the quarter-finals. Australia, the 2023 World Cup semi-finalists, were set to play Iran later that Thursday in Gold Coast.
In Group B openers, North Korea won 3-0 against Uzbekistan, and defending champions China beat Bangladesh 2-0. Group C saw Japan defeat Taiwan 2-0 and Vietnam edge India 2-1 with a stoppage-time goal in Perth on Wednesday. As the 2022 runners-up, South Korea has shown strong form in returning to the continental championship.
