India’s resilience against Vietnam satisfies Fernandes

Sun, 18 Jun, 2023

India’s resilience against Vietnam satisfies Fernandes

Bangkok: Head coach Bibiano Fernandes hailed his team’s efforts as India came from behind to finish their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group D match against Vietnam with a 1-1 draw.

Despite being in control for much of the first half, India ended up conceding just before the break and continued to trail until Malenmgamba Thokchom’s 69th minute strike earned the Blue Colts a point.

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Uzbekistan’s Saidov content with Japan stalemate

Sun, 18 Jun, 2023

Uzbekistan’s Saidov content with Japan stalemate

Bangkok: Amirbek Saidov was happy with the shared points following Uzbekistan’s 1-1 draw with Japan in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group D opener on Saturday.

With the score at 1-0 and the match seemingly headed towards a Japanese victory, Uzbekistan turned the tables with a brilliant move as Ollobergan Karimov's skillful touch found Saidov, who showed impressive composure to slot home in the 83rd minute.

Group D: India 1-1 Vietnam

Sun, 18 Jun, 2023

Group D: India 1-1 Vietnam

Pathum Thani: India and Vietnam played to a 1-1 draw in their opening  AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group D tie at the Thammasat Stadium on Saturday.

The result - with Japan and Uzbekistan having also settled for a 1-1 stalemate - leaves the group tantalisingly poised. 

Group D: Japan 1-1 Uzbekistan

Sun, 18 Jun, 2023

Group D: Japan 1-1 Uzbekistan

Bangkok: Uzbekistan came from behind to force a 1-1 draw with Japan in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group D opener at the Rajamangala Stadium on Saturday.

Having had to weather tremendous pressure from the three-time AFC U-16 Championship winners, Uzbekistan scored with their first shot on target in the 83rd minute to salvage a point. 

Patience paved the way for IR Iran, says Abdi

Sat, 17 Jun, 2023

Patience paved the way for IR Iran, says Abdi

Bangkok: Islamic Republic of Iran head coach Hossein Abdi was pleased with his side for overcoming a slow start to emerge triumphant against Afghanistan on Friday at the AFC U17 Asian Cup Thailand 2023.

Iran dominated possession in their Group B opener but struggled to breach the Afghan goal until the 28th minute through Hesam Nafari’s header, which was followed by a penalty from Esmaeil Gholizadeh shortly after.

Hero Myung-Jun delighted with Korea Republic’s start

Sat, 17 Jun, 2023

Hero Myung-Jun delighted with Korea Republic’s start

Pathum Thani: Korea Republic captain Kim Myung-Jun was overjoyed with his team’s impressive 6-1 victory over Qatar in Group B of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Friday. 

Kim, who put in a captain’s performance with three goals, has set the bar high for himself after earning the Player of the Match award for his sterling performance.

Tajikistan’s Rakhmatullo, China PR’s Yang rue missed opportunities

Sat, 17 Jun, 2023

Tajikistan’s Rakhmatullo, China PR’s Yang rue missed opportunities

Chonburi: Tajikistan and China PR battled to a 1-1 draw in their opening AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group C, with both head coaches left to reflect on missed opportunities that could have changed the outcome.

Gafurov Masrur’s goal in the 35th minute cancelled out Wang Yudong’s fifth minute opener, which leaves Tajikistan and China PR needing to get on the winning trail in their upcoming matches to boost their chances of qualifying for the knockout stage.

Saudi Arabia’s Alharbi expects more after tough win against Australia

Sat, 17 Jun, 2023

Saudi Arabia’s Alharbi expects more after tough win against Australia

Chonburi: Saudi Arabia head coach Abdulwahab Nasser Alharbi was delighted with the performance of his charges in their 2-0 defeat of Australia in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group C opener on Friday.

Describing it as a ‘tough game’, Alharbi said his team struggled in the first half due to Australia’s stronger physique and organisation but played better after the break and their performance paid off with goals from Nawaf Albishri and Nawaf Aljadaani.