Final: How They Got There: DPR Korea

Fri, 17 May, 2024

Final: How They Got There: DPR Korea

Bali: DPR Korea are one step away from crowning their stellar performance at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 with the title as they gear up to face Japan in Sunday’s final.

Four successive wins illuminated by sparkling attacking displays saw DPR Korea notch 23 goals without conceding. The-AFC.com retraces their journey to the final.

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Choe applauds DPR Korea’s spirit

Thu, 16 May, 2024

Choe applauds DPR Korea’s spirit

Bali: Choe Yon A was the toast of DPR Korea after her goal against China PR on Thursday took her nation to a showdown with Japan in the final of AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024.

The midfielder produced an assured touch to hit her shot first-time after a cutback from Choe Il Son in the 11th minute, which ultimately proved to be the winning goal of the semi-final encounter.

Nezu has her teammates to lean on

Thu, 16 May, 2024

Nezu has her teammates to lean on

Bali: Ririka Nezu credited her teammates for her opening goal in Japan’s 3-0 win over Korea Republic in their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 semi-final on Thursday.

The goal was Nezu’s second of the tournament, having found the net in the group stage tie against China PR. 

Song pleased nervy DPR Korea pass China PR test

Thu, 16 May, 2024

Song pleased nervy DPR Korea pass China PR test

Bali: Head coach Song Sung Gwon was relieved to see his DPR Korea side came through a tough semi-final test against China PR in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™️Indonesia 2024 on Thursday. 

Having sailed through the group stage with big winning margins, DPR Korea only scored once in the semi-final through Choe Yon A with Song hoping it’s a one-off ahead of Sunday’s final against Japan. 

I’m happy but we need to do more, says Japan’s Shirai

Thu, 16 May, 2024

I’m happy but we need to do more, says Japan’s Shirai

Bali: Head coach Sadayoshi Shirai was all smiles after his side easily saw off the challenge of Korea Republic in their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 semi-final, cruising to a 3-0 win on Thursday.

The four-time AFC U16 Women’s Championship winners maintained their perfect record at Indonesia 2024 and will take on DPR Korea in the final on Sunday, having also confirmed their ticket to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024.

DPR Korea stay on course for title

Fri, 17 May, 2024

DPR Korea stay on course for title

Bali: DPR Korea held off China PR’s spirited challenge to secure a 1-0 win in their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 semi-final on Thursday to set up a tantalising title fight against Japan.

The win at Capt. I Wayan Dipta Stadium saw an impressive DPR Korea dominate most of the match to extend their win and clean sheet streaks to four matches, as well as book their spot in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024.

Japan cruise into final

Thu, 16 May, 2024

Japan cruise into final

Bali: Japan defeated Korea Republic 3-0 in their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 semi-final at the Captain I Wayan Dipta Stadium on Thursday.

The four-time AFC U16 Women’s Championship winners will meet DPR Korea - who beat China PR 1-0 in the other last four tie - in a tantalising final on Sunday.

Korea Republic will meet China PR in the third-place playoff, with the winners joining Japan and DPR Korea at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024.

#ACL through the years - Overseas Stars

Fri, 17 May, 2024

#ACL through the years - Overseas Stars

Kuala Lumpur: It’ll be the end of an era in Asian football as the AFC Champions League™ bids farewell and makes way for the AFC Champions League Elite and the AFC Champions League 2 from next season.

During its 21-year run, Asia’s premier club competition has witnessed some of the biggest stars in world football turn up for clubs from across the continent and leave an indelible mark on the tournament.  

With the second leg of the final between Al Ain FC and Yokohama F. Marinos set to bring down the curtains on the tournament, the-AFC.com walks down memory lane to showcase some of the best imports to have graced the competition. 

Chhetri calls time on international career

Thu, 16 May, 2024

Chhetri calls time on international career

Kuala Lumpur: Sunil Chhetri announced his retirement from international football on Thursday, saying that the tie against Kuwait in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ qualifiers at the VYBK in Kolkata on June 6 will be his last match for India.

Chhetri’s international career spanned over 19 years in which he represented his country a record 150 times scoring 94 international goals.