Qatar fall to late Haiti goal

Mon, 26 Jun, 2023

Qatar fall to late Haiti goal

Houston: Qatar's 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign started with a 2-1 defeat to Haiti on Sunday, with the winning goal scored in the seventh minute of added time.

It was a stunning victory for Haiti, who came from behind to clinch the three points. Mexico defeated Honduras 4-0 in the other Group B tie.

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Group B: Lebanon close in on semis, Bangladesh back in the race

Mon, 26 Jun, 2023

Group B: Lebanon close in on semis, Bangladesh back in the race

Bengaluru: Lebanon moved within touching distance of the 2023 SAFF Championship semi-finals after a 4-1 win over Bhutan on Sunday. 

Bangladesh, meanwhile, pulled themselves back into the race for a last four spot from Group B following a 3-1 defeat of Maldives.

Q-final: Korea Republic oust brave Thailand

Mon, 26 Jun, 2023

Q-final: Korea Republic oust brave Thailand

Pathum Thani: Korea Republic marched into the semi-finals of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Sunday after overcoming Thailand in a 4-1 win.

The hosts gave it their all at the Pathum Thani Stadium but ultimately fell short in their quest to progress against the two-time champions.  
 
Victory also meant that Korea Republic will appear at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023 – their seventh qualification – and face either Saudi Arabia or Uzbekistan on Thursday.

Q-final: IR Iran end Yemen's dream

Mon, 26 Jun, 2023

Q-final: IR Iran end Yemen's dream

Pathum Thani: Islamic Republic of Iran advanced to the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 semi-finals with a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Yemen after the last eight tie ended 0-0 on Sunday.

Goalkeeper Arsha Shakouri was the hero, saving two of Yemen’s spot-kicks as Iran booked not only a last four meeting with either Japan or Australia but also their ticket to the FIFA U17 World Cup Indonesia 2023. 
 
While it was a heartbreaking defeat for Yemen, Iran deserved the win based on the balance of play at the Thammasat Stadium.

Preview - Q-final: Saudi Arabia v Uzbekistan

Mon, 26 Jun, 2023

Preview - Q-final: Saudi Arabia v Uzbekistan

Pathum Thani: Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan have promised their best in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 quarter-final at the Thammasat Stadium on Monday.

A win will not only take them a step closer to lifting the title but will also confirm a spot in the FIFA U17 World Cup Indonesia 2023, prizes both teams are determined to lay their hands on. 

Preview - Q-final: Japan v Australia

Mon, 26 Jun, 2023

Preview - Q-final: Japan v Australia

Pathum Thani: It will be a battle of wits when Japan face Australia in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 quarter-final at the Pathum Thani Stadium on Monday.

Japan are vying to become the first team to win a record-extending fourth title, having previously lifted the AFC U-16 Championship trophy in 1994, 2006, and 2018 while Australia are aiming to win their maiden crown.
 
Having advanced to the knockout stage from tough groups, at stake now is not only moving a step closer to winning the title but also sealing a place in the FIFA U17 World Cup Indonesia 2023 Finals.