TAG Podcast: Japan crowned champions of Asia

On a joyous night for Japanese football, the Nadeshiko have cemented their place at the summit of Asian football with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Japan.

Paul Williams was in Sydney for the history making final, bringing you all the colour and atmosphere before the game, while also speaking with players and officials from both sides after the game including:

  • Tsuneyasu Miyamoto, JFA President
  • Nils Nielsen, Japan coach
  • Joe Montemurro, Australia coach
  • Maika Hamano, Japan
  • Saki Kumagai, Japan

Plus, we also talk about the growth of women’s football in Saudi Arabia with Icelandic international Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir, who has spent the past 18 months with Al Qadsiah after a decorated career in Europe.

Listen to Episode 267 of The Asian Game Podcast LIVE from Stadium Australia

About Paul Williams 128 Articles
Paul Williams is an Adelaide-based football writer who has reported on the comings and goings of Asian football for the past decade. Having covered the past two Asian Cups, he writes regularly about the J.League for Optus Sport in Australia, while he also regularly contributes to Arab News. Further, he has previously been published by outlets such as FOX Sports Asia, Al Jazeera English, FourFourTwo, and appeared on numerous TV and radio shows to discuss Asian football.