Japan beats Chinese Taipei in AFC Women's Asian Cup Group C opener

SYDNEY, March 4 (Xinhua) -- Japan opened its AFC Women's Asian Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over Chinese Taipei in Western Australia on Wednesday.

After failing to capitalize on repeated chances to open the scoring in the first hour, Japan got the breakthrough in the 61st minute when midfielder Momoko Tanikawa controlled the ball with her chest in the penalty area before finishing with her right foot.

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