Emily Van Egmond of Australia takes a corner kick during the group A opener match between Australia and the Philippines at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup at Perth Stadium in Perth, Australia, March 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)
Stephanie Catley (L) of Australia talks with referee Dong Fangyu during the group A opener match between Australia and the Philippines at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup at Perth Stadium in Perth, Australia, March 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)
Joseph Montemurro (R), head coach of Australia, talks with Mark Torcaso, head coach of the Philippines, before the group A opener match between Australia and the Philippines at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup at Perth Stadium in Perth, Australia, March 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)
Assistant referee Xie Lijun is seen during the group A opener match between Australia and the Philippines at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup at Perth Stadium in Perth, Australia, March 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)
Clare Wheeler (L) of Australia competes during the group A opener match between Australia and the Philippines at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup at Perth Stadium in Perth, Australia, March 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)
Photo taken on March 1, 2026 shows the opening ceremony before the group A opener match between Australia and the Philippines at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup at Perth Stadium in Perth, Australia, March 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)
Hali Long (2nd L) of the Philippines vies for a header during the group A opener match between Australia and the Philippines at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup at Perth Stadium in Perth, Australia, March 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)
Samantha Kerr (2nd L) of Australia celebrates scoring with teammates during the group A opener match between Australia and the Philippines at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup at Perth Stadium in Perth, Australia, March 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)
Starting players of the Philippines line up before the group A opener match between Australia and the Philippines at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup at Perth Stadium in Perth, Australia, March 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)
Fourth official Tian Jin (R) is seen during the group A opener match between Australia and the Philippines at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup at Perth Stadium in Perth, Australia, March 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)
Starting players of Australia line up before the group A opener match between Australia and the Philippines at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup at Perth Stadium in Perth, Australia, March 1, 2026. (Photo by Zhou Dan/Xinhua)
