PERTH: Hinata Miyazawa and Riko Ueki both hit hat-tricks as Japan powered to the cusp of the Women’s Asian Cup quarter-finals with a statement 11-0 demolition of an outclassed India on Saturday. Yuzuki Yamamoto scored after just four minutes to begin the rout in Perth and Japan were 5-0 up by halftime, with Manchester United’s Miyazawa netting twice. It was more of the same in the second half, with West Ham United’s Ueki netting a quickfire treble and Miyazawa also scoring her third of the match.

PERTH: Bayern Munich midfielder Momoko Tanikawa finally cracked a dogged Taiwan on Wednesday as powerhouse Japan kicked off their Women’s Asian Cup with a 2-0 victory in Perth.…

PERTH: Hinata Miyazawa and Riko Ueki both hit hat-tricks as Japan powered to the cusp of the Women’s Asian Cup quarter-finals with a statement 11-0 demolition of an outclassed…