#U17WAC draw to reveal thrilling Indonesia 2024 showdowns

Mon, 26 Feb, 2024

#U17WAC draw to reveal thrilling Indonesia 2024 showdowns

Kuala Lumpur: The stage will be set for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 on Thursday, March 7 at 3pm when the official Final Draw ceremony takes place at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

Eight teams will discover their Group Stage rivals for the ninth edition of the tournament that will be played from May 6 to 19, 2024 in Bali, Indonesia, who will hold it for the first time.

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Cohadzic hails history-makers Philippines’ resilience

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

Cohadzic hails history-makers Philippines’ resilience

Hanoi: The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 will see the Philippines making their tournament debut after Sinisa Cohadzic’s side became the final team to seal their place in next April’s eight-team showdown.

Philippines created history when an Isabella Preston free-kick earned them a 1-0 win over Vietnam to clinch the runners-up spot in Group B of Qualifiers Round 2, and a place in Indonesia 2024.

Qualifiers Round Two: Korea Republic seal Group A top spot in style

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

Qualifiers Round Two: Korea Republic seal Group A top spot in style

Buriram: Korea Republic topped Group A of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 Qualifiers Round 2 after a 7-2 win over Thailand on Saturday.

Both teams, however, had already sealed qualification to the Finals with a match to spare after wins over India and Islamic Republic of Iran.
 
India finished third after defeating Iran 3-0 earlier on Saturday.

IR Iran take bronze in style

Mon, 26 Feb, 2024

IR Iran take bronze in style

Dubai: Islamic Republic of Iran claimed third place in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai with a 6-1 win over Belarus on Sunday.

Having suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to Brazil in the semi-finals on Saturday, Iran turned on the power against Belarus, having also finished third in the 2017 edition. 
 
Brazil, meanwhile, claimed the title for the sixth time with a 6-4 win over Italy in the final. 

Japan’s lack of potency a concern for Ikeda

Sun, 25 Feb, 2024

Japan’s lack of potency a concern for Ikeda

Jeddah: Head coach Futoshi Ikeda was less than pleased after Japan settled for a goalless draw with DPR Korea in the first leg of their Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024™ Asian Qualifiers Round 3 tie on Saturday.

The Nadeshiko struggled to create chances with goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita needing to be in top form to deny the Koreans a lead to take into Wednesday’s return leg in Tokyo, leading Ikeda to ponder different options.

Gustavsson wants sharper Matildas in second leg

Sun, 25 Feb, 2024

Gustavsson wants sharper Matildas in second leg

Tashkent: Despite a commanding 3-0 advantage, head coach Tony Gustavsson wants Australia to be more clinical in the second leg of their Round 3 of the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024™ Asian Qualifiers tie against Uzbekistan in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Gustavsson’s charges toiled in front of goal for 71 minutes at the Bunyodkor Stadium on Saturday before goals from Michelle Heyman, Mary Fowler and Caitlin Foord all but confirmed Australia’s berth at the Paris Olympics.

R16, 2nd Leg: What They Said

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

R16, 2nd Leg: What They Said

Kuala Lumpur: The identity of the eight AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 quarter-finalists was decided this week as the Round of 16 concluded with the second leg games.

Playing the right way, ending seven years of hurt, and eyes on the prize all feature as the-AFC.com talks to those involved in the latest edition of the Continent's most prestigious competition.