Chanothai: Team effort secured Thailand dramatic victory

Fri, 16 Jun, 2023

Chanothai: Team effort secured Thailand dramatic victory

Pathum Thani: As hosts Thailand began their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ 2023 campaign with a thrilling 2-1 win against Group A rivals Laos on Thursday, all eyes were on rising star Chanothai Kongmeng.

It was Chanothai’s clever cross that led to Dutsadee Buranajutanon deftly tucking the ball away into the bottom left corner of the net early in the first half. Laos, however, equalised minutes later but Thailand’s perseverance saw Chanothai netting the winner in the fifth minute of added time. 

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Pipob pleased with Thailand comeback in opening win

Fri, 16 Jun, 2023

Pipob pleased with Thailand comeback in opening win

Pathum Thani: It seemed like it just would not be Thailand's night as the clock ticked down in added time on Thursday in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group A opener against Laos. 

Phongsakorn Sangkasopha crashed a shot off the post in the 92nd minute, which summed up the hosts' luck up till then at the Pathum Thani Stadium, with the score appearing destined to stay at 1-1. 

But just three minutes later, a composed passing move was finished off by Chanothai Kongmeng to see Thailand take all three points after they had knocked on the Laotian door all through the second half. 

Al Baadani credits right tactics for Yemen’s impressive start

Fri, 16 Jun, 2023

Al Baadani credits right tactics for Yemen’s impressive start

Pathum Thani: Yemen head coach Mohammed Hasan Ali Al Baadani said his team’s homework paid off handsomely in their 4-0 win over Malaysia in Group A of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Thursday. 

Yemen produced a sparkling performance at the Thammasat Stadium and with three points in the bag, will be aiming to edge closer to the knockout stage when they play Laos on Sunday.

Group B: IR Iran 6-1 Afghanistan

Sat, 17 Jun, 2023

Group B: IR Iran 6-1 Afghanistan

Bangkok: A commanding display from the Islamic Republic of Iran saw them get off to a winning start at the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 after putting six goals past Afghanistan on Friday.

The 6-1 result was a statement of intent from the 2008 champions, who outclassed opponents making only their second ever appearance in the competition. 

Group B: Korea Republic 6-1 Qatar

Sat, 17 Jun, 2023

Group B: Korea Republic 6-1 Qatar

Pathum Thani: Captain Kim Myung-jun netted a hat-trick to lead Korea Republic to a 6-1 win over Qatar in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group B opener on Friday. 

An impressive Korea Republic took a 3-1 lead going into the break, giving Qatar no chance with a sparkling performance at the Pathum Thani Stadium. 

Group C: Tajikistan 1-1 China PR

Sat, 17 Jun, 2023

Group C: Tajikistan 1-1 China PR

Chonburi: Tajikistan came from behind to hold China PR 1-1 in their opening Group C match at the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 at the Chonburi Uta Stadium on Friday.

Gafurov Masrur was the hero as his goal helped Tajikistan to the share of the spoils following Wang Yudong’s opener.

Group C: Australia 0-2 Saudi Arabia

Sat, 17 Jun, 2023

Group C: Australia 0-2 Saudi Arabia

Chonburi: Saudi Arabia struck twice in the second half to defeat Australia 2-0 in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group C opener at the Chonburi Uta Stadium on Friday.

After allowing Australia to dominate the first half proceedings, Saudi Arabia netted two opportunistic goals to get their campaign off to a flying start. 

Preview - Group D: India v Vietnam

Sat, 17 Jun, 2023

Preview - Group D: India v Vietnam

Bangkok: India will take on familiar foes when they clash with Vietnam in Group D of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 at the Thammasat Stadium in Bangkok on Saturday.

The two sides last met in the 2018 edition when India beat the young Golden Star Warriors 2-1 to reach the quarter-finals, their best result in the competition till date. 

Preview - Group D: Japan v Uzbekistan

Sat, 17 Jun, 2023

Preview - Group D: Japan v Uzbekistan

Bangkok: Group D’s opening match of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023, promises to be a grand spectacle as former champions Japan and Uzbekistan will lock horns at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok on Saturday.

For Japan, it is an opportunity to retain the title they won in 2018, when the contest was known as the AFC U16 Championship, while for Uzbekistan, it is a chance to redeem themselves after missing out on the last edition of the tournament.