Record turnout
The final at Stadium Australia was witnessed by 74,397 fans, the highest ever turnout for an AFC Women's Asian Cup match, with the total fan attendance of 350,046 also a tournament record.

Super Japan
Japan's triumph meant a third title, with the East Asian side having - amazingly - beaten Australia 1-0 in all three finals they have played in since 2014. Their previous four appearances in the decider ended with the Nadeshiko having to settle for the runners-up spot.

Goal fest
Although the final was only separated by Maika Hamano's wonder strike, it was a tournament laden with goals with a total 97 goals scored across the 27 matches.

Unstoppable Nadeshiko
Japan accounted for 27 of them, with Riko Ueki taking the Top Scorer award. The champions, however, had multiple sources, with Kiko Seike (4), Hamano and Hinata Miyazawa (3 each) also at the forefront of their brilliant campaign.

Kennedy shines
While there was heartbreak for Australia, the hosts impressed and leading the way was tournament MVP Alanna Kennedy, whose seven shots on target produced five goals for the Matildas.

Shoot on sight
Kim Kyong Yong's accuracy was second to none, with the DPR Korea player registering 10 shots on target - four of which resulted in the ball hitting the back of the net. One behind in terms of shots on target were Japan due Mina Tanaka and Ueki and Kim's compatriot Hong Song Ok.

Clean sheets
Ayaka Yamashita deservedly won the Best Goalkeeper award, with the Japanese custodian keeping three clean sheets in the four matches she featured in. The outcome against Australia could have well been different had she not denied Caitlin Foord's header in the dying seconds.

Brazil bound
The Asian contingent will now turn their attention to the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027 with Australia, China PR, DPR Korea, Japan, Korea Republic and Philippines having confirmed their places. The continent could have another two representatives as Chinese Taipei and Uzbekistan will feature in the Inter-Confederation Playoffs later this year.