Japan wins the Women’s Asian Cup, beating Australia 1-0 on Hamano’s early strike
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Japan's Maika Hamano, center, celebrates after scoring the first goal during the Women's Asian Cup soccer final between Japan and Australia in Sydney, Saturday, March 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)Japanese players pose after winning against Australia at Women's Asian Cup soccer final in Sydney, Saturday, March 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)Japan players celebrate during the Women's Asian Cup soccer final between Japan and Australia in Sydney, Saturday, March 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)Australia's players at the bench react after a missed goal during the Women's Asian Cup soccer final between Japan and Australia in Sydney, Saturday, March 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)Japan's goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita saves a header from Australia's Alanna Kennedy during the Women's Asian Cup soccer final between Japan and Australia in Sydney, Saturday, March 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
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Japan's Maika Hamano, center, celebrates after scoring the first goal during the Women's Asian Cup soccer final between Japan and Australia in Sydney, Saturday, March 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
