Japan Women continued their perfect start to the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup with a controlled 2-0 win over Chinese Taipei Women on March 4th. This match result was a professional and efficient performance from the tournament favorites, who managed the game expertly from start to finish. Japan took the lead in the 25th minute with a moment of individual quality, a curling shot from the edge of the area that found the top corner. They controlled possession for the remainder of the half but were kept at bay by a disciplined Chinese Taipei defense. The second goal came early in the second half, a simple tap-in after a low cross was parried by the goalkeeper, effectively sealing the match result. From there, Japan managed the game with maturity, keeping possession and limiting Chinese Taipei to only