1991 AFC Women's Championship

The 8th Asian Cup Women was held in the period from May 26 to June 8, 1991 in Japan. It was played in Fukuoka. The winner was the third time in a row China to a 5-0 victory over Japan. This tournament was also the qualifier for the inaugural World Cup of Women 1991.

Mode

There were no qualifiers. All nine teams entered directly took part in the tournament and were divided into a group of four and five Grupe. Within the preliminary groups, each team plays once against each other. The group winners and the best runners-up spot to reach the semi-finals. The semi-final winners reach the finals, the semi-final losers play for third place.

Participant

Preliminary round

Group A

Group B

Semifinal

3rd Place Match

Final

Decisions

China is the third time Asian champions. Besides China, as the host, Japan and Taiwan have qualified for the FIFA Women's World Cup 1991.

Hong Kong 1975 | Taiwan 1977 | India 1979 | Hong Kong 1981 | Thailand 1983 | Hong Kong 1986 | Hong Kong 1989 | Japan 1991 | 1993 Malaysia | Malaysia 1995 | China 1997 | Philippines 1999 | Taiwan 2001 | Thailand 2003 | Australia 2006 | Vietnam 2008 | China 2010 | Vietnam in 2014

• Asian Cup Women
• Football in 1991
• Fukuoka
• Football in Japan
• Sporting event in Japan