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Sport|FootballTaiwan cheering row overshadows China quarterfinal at Asian CupTaiwan face China in a tense quarterfinal of the Women’s Asian Cup, where political tensions will be at the fore.

## Sports Event Update: Women's Asian Cup Quarterfinals

DBy Daniel BrooksMar 12, 20262 min read

Sports Event Update: Women's Asian Cup Quarterfinals

The Women's Asian Cup quarterfinals are scheduled for Saturday, featuring a match between Taiwan and China. This event has highlighted geopolitical tensions, as incidents involving fan behavior and team support have emerged.

During a recent match at Western Sydney Stadium, former Taiwan men's coach Chen Kuei-jen was removed by security staff. The incident occurred following Chen's vocal support for the women's team, which reportedly involved chanting "Taiwan" instead of "Chinese Taipei." This designation, used in international sporting events, aims to address diplomatic sensitivities with China.

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Sydney has filed a protest with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) regarding Chen's ejection. Additionally, fans have claimed that flags and pro-Taiwan banners were confiscated at the venue. The AFC is currently investigating the matter and has refrained from issuing a public statement.

In the upcoming match, Taiwan, ranked 40th in the world, is set to compete against defending champions China at Perth Rectangular Stadium. The semifinalists of the tournament will automatically secure a spot in next year's Women's World Cup in Brazil. Meanwhile, the four teams that do not advance from the quarterfinals will compete for two additional World Cup places in the playoffs on the Gold Coast next week.

The Women's Asian Cup quarterfinals are scheduled for Saturday, featuring a match between Taiwan and China.
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The first quarterfinal on Friday will see North Korea facing Australia in Perth. During a previous match against China, North Korea encountered controversy following a VAR decision that reversed an offside call, leading to disputes and a yellow card for coach Ri Song Ho. Ri has stated that the team will adhere to official decisions in future matches.

Japan, twice champions, will compete against the Philippines, ranked 41st globally. Japan has demonstrated strong performance in group matches, scoring 17 goals without conceding. The Philippines, having advanced as one of the best third-placed teams, aim to secure another World Cup appearance under the guidance of Australian coach Mark Torcaso.

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South Korea, undefeated in the tournament, is expected to be a formidable opponent for Uzbekistan. The match will occur at Sydney's Stadium Australia. Uzbekistan has reached the knockout phase for the first time following a decisive victory over Bangladesh.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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