"Despite the challenges, the tournament has attracted about 250,000 attendees over three weeks, with ticket sales beating the previous Women's Asian Cup record by a factor of five."
"Organizers had to spread a tournament of only a handful of elite teams across three states in a compressed schedule, just as Australia's sporting eyes were turned by the start of the AFL and NRL seasons."
"Japan arrived at the tournament as the team to beat and have since cemented their status, making them clear favorites despite Australia's home advantage."
The tournament has attracted about 250,000 attendees over three weeks, significantly surpassing previous Women's Asian Cup ticket sales. However, match attendance has struggled to sell out. Organizers faced challenges due to the compressed schedule and competition from the AFL, NRL seasons, and the Formula One grand prix. Japan, ranked No. 6 in the world, is favored to win, having maintained a strong performance throughout the tournament. Australia's team features experienced players, with several having over 100 caps, indicating readiness for the final match.
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