AT THE DEATH: When China PR ended Japan’s reign in Asian women’s football | Classics

READY FOR 2026? 🔥 Ahead of the upcoming AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ 2026 in Australia, we take a look back at one of the most iconic matches in the tournament’s history: the 2022 semi-final clash between China PR and the then-defending champions, Japan. 🇨🇳🇯🇵 #classics 🔴📺 Stream all matches of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ 2026 LIVE right here: https://gtly.ink/Q8u9sTnQR THE STORY: After Japan knocked China PR out in the semi-finals of both 2014 and 2018 on their way to back-to-back titles, the two heavyweights met once again in the 2022 final four. The Nadeshiko took the lead twice and looked destined for another final, but China PR refused to back down, scoring a dramatic second equaliser in the 119th minute – just moments before the final whistle. In a nerve-wracking penalty shootout, the Steel Roses finally completed their redemption, ending Japan’s reign in Asian women’s football and reaching their first final since 2008. Enjoy the extended highlights of this unforgettable AFC Women's Asian Cup™ classic! 🎬 Follow all the #WAC2026 action on the official platforms: Facebook:   / afcasiancup   Instagram:   / afcasiancup   TikTok:   / theafchub   X: https://x.com/afcasiancup X Arabic: https://x.com/afcasiancup_ar X Japanese: https://x.com/afcasiancup_jp