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.

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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.

Kikuchi blossoming nicely for Japan

Thu, 16 May, 2024

Kikuchi blossoming nicely for Japan

Bali: Hana Kikuchi not only scored her first goal for Japan in her side’s 4-0 win against China PR at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024, but she also added a second to ensure the defending champions finished the group stage unbeaten.

“These are my first goals for Japan after playing for the national team for a year,” she said. “I failed to find the net in the previous matches because I was very nervous as this is my first Asian Cup, but I did score against China PR and I’m very happy.”

Bigger responsibilities not a problem for Korea Republic's Phair

Thu, 16 May, 2024

Bigger responsibilities not a problem for Korea Republic's Phair

Bali: As the only player in the Korea Republic U17 Women’s team to have senior international caps, a lot is expected from Casey Phair at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 with the 16-year-old carrying the responsibility with care and motivation.

As her team heads into a semi-final clash with Japan, the Angel City FC player talks to the-AFC.com on the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, Bali, handling expectations and more.

DPR Korea’s Choe back at her goal-scoring best

Thu, 16 May, 2024

DPR Korea’s Choe back at her goal-scoring best

Bali: Choe Il Son was a creator in DPR Korea’s first two AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 Group A matches, setting up opportunities as her side made their way into the semi-finals with a match to spare. 

The forward, however, burst into life against Indonesia on Matchday Three - scoring five goals in 47 minutes and showing the form that helped DPR Korea win the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 in March. 

Al Nassr’s Ronaldo an inspiration for Zhong

Wed, 15 May, 2024

Al Nassr’s Ronaldo an inspiration for Zhong

Bali: One of the leading lights of world football for more than two decades, Cristiano Ronaldo has inspired many to fall in love with the game and it is no different for China PR’s Zhong Yuxin.

The talented 16-year-old pinpoints the iconic Portugal star as the very reason why she got into the sport, as the-AFC.com gets up close and personal with Zhong at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024.

Group Stage - Facts & Figures

Wed, 15 May, 2024

Group Stage - Facts & Figures

Bali: The group stage of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 concluded on Monday with the continent’s emerging stars proving their worth.

Ahead of the semi-finals which will see Korea Republic facing Japan and China PR meeting DPR Korea, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures from the group stage.