Lebanon, Syria win to set up winner takes all finale

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Lebanon, Syria win to set up winner takes all finale

Amman: Lebanon and Syria both claimed important wins to set up a decisive final match as the 2019 WAFF U-15 Girls Championship continued in Jordan on Saturday.

Lebanon claimed a crucial 1-0 win over the hosts while Syria won by the same margin against Palestine, meaning the pair are the only sides still in contention as the tournament approaches its final day.

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Lebanon race clear, Jordan held by Syria

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Lebanon race clear, Jordan held by Syria

Amman: Lebanon announced themselves as title contenders with a 6-0 win over Palestine, while the tournament hosts were held to a goalless draw by Syria as the WAFF U-15 Girls Championship got underway in Jordan on Thursday.

A second-half goal rush helped Lebanon claim top spot at the end of the opening day of action, setting up a blockbuster clash with Jordan when play resumes on Saturday.

Thailand 2019: 16 memorable moments

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Thailand 2019: 16 memorable moments

Chonburi: Triumph, heartbreak and numerous fabulous goals later, one of the best ever editions of the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship has come to an end, with Japan becoming the champions for a record fourth time.

As the sun sets on another edition of the competition, the-AFC.com reflects of some of the moments which made Thailand 2019 a tournament to remember.

Absent Hazekawa at the heart of Japanese triumph

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Absent Hazekawa at the heart of Japanese triumph

Tokyo: She may not have been present at Chonburi Stadium, but Yuna Hazekawa featured prominently in Japan’s celebrations after they beat DPR Korea in the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship Thailand 2019 final on Saturday.

The 16-year-old defender was a key part of the Little Nadeshiko’s preparations for Thailand 2019, only to be ruled out of the tournament by an injury sustained just a week before their opening match.

Despite her absence, Hazekawa became a motivational figure for Japan, something that was evident after her teammates beat DPR Korea 2-1, with the Seiwa Gakuen High School student’s number five jersey taking pride of place on the podium as the trophy was awarded.

Japan edge DPR Korea for title

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Japan edge DPR Korea for title

Chonburi: Japan emerged victorious at the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship Thailand 2019, outlasting defending champions DPR Korea 2-1 in a gripping final at Chonburi Stadium on Saturday.

Two goals in four first-half minutes from Suzu Amano and Manaka Hayashi helped Japan overturn an early Hong Song-ok penalty and end DPR Korea’s four-match winning run in the tournament.

The win makes Japan the first nation to win the competition four times, as head coach Michihsia Kano’s charges followed on from previous successes at the U-17 level in 2005, and U-16 triumphs in 2011 and 2013.

While Japan claimed the title, both nations will represent Asia at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2020.

Nishio awarded Most Valuable Player, Hamano Top Scorer

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Nishio awarded Most Valuable Player, Hamano Top Scorer

Chonburi: Japan's Hanon Nishio was named the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship Thailand 2019 Most Valuable Player after a phenomenal tournament.

Teammate Maika Hamano, meanwhile, won the Top Scorer award to cap a successful tournament for Japan, who lifted the trophy for the first time since 2013.

Tournament lives up to Chan, Dower’s expectations

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Tournament lives up to Chan, Dower’s expectations

Chonburi: Both their teams may have missed out on a place in the final but for China PR head coach Chan Yuen Ting and her Australian counterpart Rae Dower, the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship Thailand 2019 delivered what they had expected from the Continental tournament.

China PR displayed immense determination to bounce back from a first-minute deficit to beat Australia 2-1 on Saturday to finish third in the Championship for a fourth time.

Despite their respective teams' missing out on a place in the 2020 FIFA U-17 World Cup India, both coaches were extremely satisfied that the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship Thailand 2019 gave the players valuable experience.