South Korea defeated Vietnam 3-0 in the late evening contest and sit second on goal difference. Japan, who beat Australia in the final in both 20, moved to the top of Group C on three points.
Yui Narumiya hit the fourth from the edge of the Myanmar penalty area and Hasegawa capped a fine display in stoppage time when she clipped the ball over goalkeeper May Zin New. Hasegawa was released behind the Myanmar defence by Ueki's deft touch to slot home while Hikaru Naomoto's curling free kick gave the Japanese a third five minutes later.
Riko Ueki put the champions in front when she nodded in Hasegawa's 22nd minute cross but it took until the second minute of the second half before Japan doubled their advantage. The Philippines, who had not beaten Thailand in 12 previous attempts, earned a late victory at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium after Thai keeper Waraporn Boonsing spilled forward Chandler McDaniel's shot in the 81st minute.Įarlier, West Ham United midfielder Yui Hasegawa struck twice for Japan as Futoshi Ikeda's side made light work of Myanmar in their opening Group C match. The Matildas moved to the top of Group B on three points, with the Philippines in second spot on goal difference following their 1-0 victory over Thailand. Ellie Carpenter, Kyah Simon and Hayley Raso claimed braces while Caitlin Foord, Mary Fowler and Aivi Luik were also on the scoresheet as the 2018 runners-up made an uncompromising start to life in Group B.
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