AFC Women's Asian Cup
With just the eight group winners to advance to the Finals, there is still all to play for although several sides are better placed than others.
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how seven groups stand, with Group A to be contested later in July.
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how seven groups stand, with Group A to be contested later in July.
Group B
India v Iraq
Venue: 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium (Chiang Mai)
Kick-off: 16:00 (UTC+7)
Mongolia v Thailand
Venue: 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium (Chiang Mai)
Kick-off: 19:30 (UTC+7)
India and Thailand will aim to stay perfect on Wednesday, which will set up a tantalising finale to the group with the two to square off on Saturday.
India v Iraq
Venue: 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium (Chiang Mai)
Kick-off: 16:00 (UTC+7)
Mongolia v Thailand
Venue: 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium (Chiang Mai)
Kick-off: 19:30 (UTC+7)
India and Thailand will aim to stay perfect on Wednesday, which will set up a tantalising finale to the group with the two to square off on Saturday.
India lead the standings on goal difference but will be wary of an Iraq side hurting from their 7-0 defeat to Thailand on Sunday.
Iraq's only option is victory and this will make matters even more complicated for India who, however, will feel they have the quality to see off the challenge of the West Asian side.
Anything less than a resounding victory will be seen as a setback by Thailand in their clash against Mongolia, who are yet to register points on the board.
Iraq's only option is victory and this will make matters even more complicated for India who, however, will feel they have the quality to see off the challenge of the West Asian side.
Anything less than a resounding victory will be seen as a setback by Thailand in their clash against Mongolia, who are yet to register points on the board.
Group C
Bangladesh v Myanmar
Venue: Thuwunna Stadium (Yangon)
Kick-off: 16:00 (UTC+6:30)
Turkmenistan v Bahrain
Venue: Thuwunna Stadium (Yangon)
Kick-off: 19:00 (UTC+6:30)
A win for either Bangladesh or Myanmar will almost surely confirm their ticket to the Finals.
Both registered emphatic victories on Sunday, Bangladesh cruising 7-0 past Bahrain while Myanmar went one better, defeating Turkmenistan 8-0.
Bangladesh v Myanmar
Venue: Thuwunna Stadium (Yangon)
Kick-off: 16:00 (UTC+6:30)
Turkmenistan v Bahrain
Venue: Thuwunna Stadium (Yangon)
Kick-off: 19:00 (UTC+6:30)
A win for either Bangladesh or Myanmar will almost surely confirm their ticket to the Finals.
Both registered emphatic victories on Sunday, Bangladesh cruising 7-0 past Bahrain while Myanmar went one better, defeating Turkmenistan 8-0.
Myanmar, despite home ground advantage and being ranked higher than their opponents, will be wary as Bangladesh are seeking a first appearance in the Finals.
For Turkmenistan and Bahrain, the opening day defeats mean they have to win on Wednesday if they are to keep their hopes alive.
For Turkmenistan and Bahrain, the opening day defeats mean they have to win on Wednesday if they are to keep their hopes alive.
Group D
Kyrgyz Republic v Chinese Taipei
Venue: Sport Centre Kelapa Dua Tangerang Stadium (Tangerang Regency)
Kick-off: 15:30 (UTC+7)
Pakistan v Indonesia
Venue: Sport Centre Kelapa Dua Tangerang Stadium (Tangerang Regency)
Kick-off: 20:00 (UTC+7)
Chinese Taipei and Indonesia will be seeking second victories as the race for the qualifying spot looks set to go to the wire in Group D.
Kyrgyz Republic v Chinese Taipei
Venue: Sport Centre Kelapa Dua Tangerang Stadium (Tangerang Regency)
Kick-off: 15:30 (UTC+7)
Pakistan v Indonesia
Venue: Sport Centre Kelapa Dua Tangerang Stadium (Tangerang Regency)
Kick-off: 20:00 (UTC+7)
Chinese Taipei and Indonesia will be seeking second victories as the race for the qualifying spot looks set to go to the wire in Group D.
Chinese Taipei were in sizzling form on Sunday, defeating Pakistan 8-0 and look too strong for a Kyrgyz Republic side who suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Indonesia.
Backed by their fans, Indonesia will be confident of maximum points from a Pakistan side reeling from their heavy defeat to Chinese Taipei.
Backed by their fans, Indonesia will be confident of maximum points from a Pakistan side reeling from their heavy defeat to Chinese Taipei.
Group E
Maldives v Guam
Venue: Viet Tri Stadium (Viet Tri)
Kick-off: 16:00 (UTC+7)
UAE v Vietnam
Venue: Viet Tri Stadium (Viet Tri)
Kick-off: 19:00 (UTC+7)
Vietnam will be out to maintain their grip on Group E, with the hosts two points clear after Sunday's matches.
Maldives v Guam
Venue: Viet Tri Stadium (Viet Tri)
Kick-off: 16:00 (UTC+7)
UAE v Vietnam
Venue: Viet Tri Stadium (Viet Tri)
Kick-off: 19:00 (UTC+7)
Vietnam will be out to maintain their grip on Group E, with the hosts two points clear after Sunday's matches.
They overran Maldives in an impressive 7-0 win and will be confident of their chances against the United Arab Emirates, who opened their campaign with a goalless draw with Guam.
Guam will take on Maldives, with both teams in need of maximum points if they are to stay in the race.
Guam will take on Maldives, with both teams in need of maximum points if they are to stay in the race.
Group F
Sri Lanka v Nepal
Venue: Bunyodkor Stadium (Tashkent)
Kick-off: 17:30 (UTC+5)
Laos v Uzbekistan
Venue: Bunyodkor Stadium (Tashkent)
Kick-off: 20:30 (UTC+5)
Having both started in impressive fashion, Uzbekistan and Nepal will be determined to not slip up on Wednesday.
Sri Lanka v Nepal
Venue: Bunyodkor Stadium (Tashkent)
Kick-off: 17:30 (UTC+5)
Laos v Uzbekistan
Venue: Bunyodkor Stadium (Tashkent)
Kick-off: 20:30 (UTC+5)
Having both started in impressive fashion, Uzbekistan and Nepal will be determined to not slip up on Wednesday.
Uzbekistan netted 10 unanswered goals against Sri Lanka while Nepal were just as impressive in their 9-0 win over Laos.
Barring the unexpected, both look good for maximum points, which will set up a titanic climax when they meet on Saturday.
Barring the unexpected, both look good for maximum points, which will set up a titanic climax when they meet on Saturday.
Group G
Saudi Arabia v Hong Kong, China
Venue: National Sports Complex of Cambodia (Phnom Penh)
Kick-off: 16:00 (UTC+7)
Cambodia v Philippines
Venue: National Sports Complex of Cambodia (Phnom Penh)
Kick-off: 19:00 (UTC+7)
Philippines set the early marker in Group G with a 3-0 win against Saudi Arabia, which saw them opening a two point lead.
Saudi Arabia v Hong Kong, China
Venue: National Sports Complex of Cambodia (Phnom Penh)
Kick-off: 16:00 (UTC+7)
Cambodia v Philippines
Venue: National Sports Complex of Cambodia (Phnom Penh)
Kick-off: 19:00 (UTC+7)
Philippines set the early marker in Group G with a 3-0 win against Saudi Arabia, which saw them opening a two point lead.
They play Cambodia on Wednesday, with the hosts having had to come from behind to salvage a point against Hong Kong, China and Philippines will fancy their chances against their Southeast Asian rivals.
With the Philippines already in a comfortable position, Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong, China need maximum points from their clash to stay in the hunt.
With the Philippines already in a comfortable position, Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong, China need maximum points from their clash to stay in the hunt.
Group H
Palestine v DPR Korea
Venue: Republican Central Stadium (Dushanbe)
Kick-off: 19:00 (UTC+5)
Tajikistan v Malaysia
Venue: Republican Central Stadium (Dushanbe)
Kick-off: 22:00 (UTC+5)
DPR Korea will be seeking another statement win after having opened their campaign with an emphatic 10-0 victory against Tajikistan on Sunday.
Palestine v DPR Korea
Venue: Republican Central Stadium (Dushanbe)
Kick-off: 19:00 (UTC+5)
Tajikistan v Malaysia
Venue: Republican Central Stadium (Dushanbe)
Kick-off: 22:00 (UTC+5)
DPR Korea will be seeking another statement win after having opened their campaign with an emphatic 10-0 victory against Tajikistan on Sunday.
The three-time champions were simply awesome and this should concern Palestine, who fell 1-0 against Malaysia.
Malaysia, having worked hard for their victory, will be determined to take full points against hosts Tajikistan, which will set the Southeast Asian side up nicely for their group finale against DPR Korea on Saturday
Malaysia, having worked hard for their victory, will be determined to take full points against hosts Tajikistan, which will set the Southeast Asian side up nicely for their group finale against DPR Korea on Saturday
