Group C: Saudi Arabia 2-0 Tajikistan

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

Group C: Saudi Arabia 2-0 Tajikistan

Chonburi: Talal Haji scored twice as Saudi Arabia confirmed their place in the knockout stage of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 after defeating Tajikistan 2-0 at the Chonburi Uta Stadium on Monday.

Having beaten Australia 2-0 on Matchday One, Saudi Arabia are assured of a top two spot after Australia defeated China PR 5-3 in the earlier match on Monday. 
 
Tajikistan, who drew 1-1 with China PR in their first match, have to defeat Australia in their final game if they are to stand a chance of advancing.

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Group C: China PR 3-5 Australia

Mon, 19 Jun, 2023

Group C: China PR 3-5 Australia

Chonburi: Australia breathed life into their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 campaign with a thrilling 5-3 win over China PR at the Chonburi Uta Stadium on Monday.

Having lost 2-0 to Saudi Arabia in their Group C opener, Australia held off a spirited China PR fightback for the win.

China PR, having played to a 1-1 draw with Tajikistan on Matchday One, still have a chance to advance to the knockout stage despite the defeat. 

Group B: Afghanistan 0-4 Korea Republic

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

Group B: Afghanistan 0-4 Korea Republic

Pathum Thani: Korea Republic flexed their muscles to defeat Afghanistan 4-0 in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group B tie at the Pathum Thani Stadium on Monday.

With Islamic Republic of Iran and Qatar playing to a goalless draw in the later match, Korea Republic's two wins confirmed their spot in the knockout stage with a game to spare. 

Group B: Qatar 0-0 IR Iran

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

Group B: Qatar 0-0 IR Iran

Bangkok: Qatar kept their knockout stage hopes alive by holding Islamic Republic of Iran to the first goalless draw of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Monday. 

Try as they might, Iran could not breach the Qatari goal due to a stunning performance from goalkeeper Galal Amir Elsharkawy, who kept out a staggering nine shots.
 
The result means Korea Republic have confirmed their spot in the quarter-finals, while Iran only need a draw against the East Asians on Thursday to advance. Qatar must defeat Afghanistan to stand a chance of staying in the competition. 

Preview - Group D: Uzbekistan v India

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

Preview - Group D: Uzbekistan v India

Pathum Thani: It will be a battle of nerves when Uzbekistan and India meet in Group D of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Tuesday.

With both Matchday One ties ending 1-1, the door to the knockout stage remains wide open for all four teams setting the stage for cracking affairs.

Preview - Group D: Vietnam v Japan

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

Preview - Group D: Vietnam v Japan

Bangkok: Head coach Yoshiro Moriyama is expecting only a win against Vietnam on Matchday Two of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Tuesday.

The three-time AFC U-16 Championship winners, despite dominating, were held 1-1 by Uzbekistan in their opening match on Saturday, leading to Moriyama expressing his disappointment. 

Proud Pipob expects more from Thailand

Mon, 19 Jun, 2023

Proud Pipob expects more from Thailand

Pathum Thani: Pipob On-mo was effusive in his praise of his Thailand players following their 3-0 win over Malaysia in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group A tie at the Rajamangala Stadium on Sunday.

The win earned Thailand a place in the quarter-finals alongside Yemen, who defeated Laos 2-1 in the group’s other fixture with the two sides to meet on Wednesday to determine the group winners.

Thailand took a 1-0 lead going into the break with Pipob’s charges turning on the tempo in the second half to seal the emphatic victory against their Southeast Asian rivals.

Albaadani savours Yemen progress

Mon, 19 Jun, 2023

Albaadani savours Yemen progress

Pathum Thani: Head coach Mohammed Hasan Ali Albaadani was delighted with Yemen's 2-1 victory over Laos on Sunday, which sealed qualification for the quarter-finals of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023.

The West Asians had to dig deep to secure their second straight triumph in Group B at the Thammasat Stadium, with their opponents determined to bounce back after their opening-day defeat at the hands of Thailand.

Teams set to discover AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ 2024 Qualifiers journey

Mon, 19 Jun, 2023

Teams set to discover AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ 2024 Qualifiers journey

Kuala Lumpur: The path to the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ 2024 will be laid out on Thursday, June 22, 2023 when the official draw ceremony for the Qualifiers takes place at 3pm local time at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

A total of 31 teams will be in action from October 7 to 11, 2023 as they vie for the right to make it to the 17th edition of the tournament, with the exact dates to be finalised.