Three first half goals paved the way for Sadayoshi Shirai’s side, who controlled from start to finish as they stayed in the hunt for a fifth title.
Sadayoshi Shirai made wholesale changes to his Japan side with midfielders Harura Matsushita and Runa Sumiya the only two retained from the quarter-final win against Korea Republic. .....
𝗙𝗧 | 🇯🇵 Japan 4️⃣-0️⃣ Australia 🇦🇺
— AFC Women’s Football (@TheAWCL) May 14, 2026
Japan stamp their authority and move on to the Final!#U17WAC | #JPNvAUS pic.twitter.com/JhX1cfB37I
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