China says no fear of hosts Australia in Women's Asian Cup semi-finalPERTH, Australia, March 15, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - China coach Ante Milicic declared his team has no fear of facing hosts Australia in front of a big crowd in their Women's Asian Cup semi-final, calling them "resilient and patriotic". Australia booked their spot in the final four a day earlier with a testing 2-1 win over North Korea. China are bidding for a record-extending 10th continental title and will have to get past Australia without their star player Wang Shuang. "Even without Wang Shuang, it doesn't bother us," insisted Milicic of the former Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham striker. "Wang Shuang has been excellent for us throughout this tournament.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 15, 2026 03:16 UTC