China are champions of Asia
The Women’s Asian Cup, which was hosted by India and dramatically won by China, highlighted the progress being made by the region’s middle powers and a re-ordering of the elite.
China came from 2-0 down to beat South Korea 3-2 with a stoppage-time winner, the Steel Roses’ ninth success but their first since 2006. Their opponents, while World Cup regulars, were making their debut in the final.
The last two finals had both been 1-0 victories for Japan over Australia, but the lost to China in the semi-final while the Matildas failed to even make the last four for the
