JAPAN CLINCH AFC WOMEN’S ASIAN CUP

Japan have won the 19th AFC Women's Asian Cup which has been hosted by Jordan over the past two weeks.

In a repeat of the final four years ago in Thailand, Japan beat Australia 1-0 at the Amman International Stadium.

The deciding goal was scored by Kumi Yukyama just four minutes from time, to retain the title.

China finished third after beating Thailand, 3-1, in the play-off, while the teams that qualified for the 2019 World Cup are Japan, Australia, China, Thailand and Korea.

Jordan were knocked out in the group stage after three defeats.