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Kerr brilliance sinks China in Women's Asian Cup semis

Xinhua
| March 18, 2026
2026-03-18

Host Australia advanced into the AFC Women's Asian Cup final, beating defending champion China 2-1 in the semifinal on Tuesday night. 

Zhang Linyan (L, top) of China is tackled by Mackenzie Arnold (bottom), goalkeeper of Australia, during the semifinal of Women's Asian Cup between China and Australia at Perth Stadium in Perth, Australia, March 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)


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