HO CHI MINH CITY – Defender Azusa Iwashimizu delivered a header from a corner kick from captain Aya Miyama in the dying seconds of extra time as Japan beat China 2-1 to book a spot in the final at the Women’s Asian Cup on Thursday.
The reigning World Cup champions, who came first in Group A in the group stage and reached the final for the first time in five tournaments, are seeking their first Asian title.
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