Group B: Vietnam 0-6 DPR Korea

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

Group B: Vietnam 0-6 DPR Korea

Tashkent: DPR Korea moved up gear in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 after a scintillating display saw them claim an emphatic 6-0 win over Vietnam in Group B on Thursday.

The win puts DPR Korea in a great position to finish among the top two teams in the group and secure a place in the knockout stage heading into their final match against Japan on Sunday.

www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/3013784.html

www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/3013786.html

www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/3013788.html

www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/3013790.html

Group B: China PR 0-2 Japan

Fri, 08 Mar, 2024

Group B: China PR 0-2 Japan

Tashkent: Japan defeated China PR 2-0 to book their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 semi-final spot on Thursday.

Goals from Maya Hijikata and Suzu Amano secured Japan their last four berth from Group B with a match to spare and also booked their ticket to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024.
 
Defeat for China PR meant their hopes are hanging by a thread, with victory against Vietnam needed on Sunday with DPR Korea - on four points - to face Japan.

Shin-ji proud to have delivered for Korea Republic

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

Shin-ji proud to have delivered for Korea Republic

Tashkent: Kim Shin-ji was grinning from ear to ear after Korea Republic’s 6-0 win over Chinese Taipei in their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 Group A match on Wednesday.

The victory was Korea Republic’s first of the campaign after having suffered a 2-1 defeat against Australia in their opening game with Shin-ji playing a starring role by scoring once and contributing two assists at the Do'stlik Stadium.

Australia's Hollman aiming for a perfect group stage

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

Australia's Hollman aiming for a perfect group stage

Tashkent: Shay Hollman is targeting a perfect AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 group stage after Australia picked up their second win with a 2-0 victory over Uzbekistan on Wednesday.

Named player of the match, the 19-year-old midfielder was happy to continue their winning run but is mindful that further improvements are needed, especially in attack.

Dominant Australia please Blayney

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

Dominant Australia please Blayney

Tashkent: Head coach Leah Blayney was delighted to see Australia maintaining their firm grip on Group A of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 after a 2-0 win over Uzbekistan on Wednesday. 

The win all but assured Australia a spot in the semi-finals and Blayney was pleased with the performance despite her players missing several chances.

Park: Hunger drove Korea Republic to emphatic victory

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

Park: Hunger drove Korea Republic to emphatic victory

Tashkent: Head coach Park Youn-jeong praised Korea Republic's fighting mentality after they cruised to a 6-0 victory over Chinese Taipei in their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 Group A match on Wednesday.

Korea Republic led from start to finish to bounce back in style after their opening day 2-1 defeat to Australia.
 
Park had demanded a fighting response from her players and was rewarded with an improved performance at the Do'stlik Stadium.

#U17WAC Groups finalised

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

#U17WAC Groups finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 is all set for take off following the official draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The tournament will be played in Bali from May 6 to 19, 2024.

Kewell happy with Yokohama’s precision; Choi vows Shandong will bounce back

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

Kewell happy with Yokohama’s precision; Choi vows Shandong will bounce back

Ji'nan: Head coach Harry Kewell was proud of Yokohama F. Marinos’ performance in their 2-1 win  over Shandong Taishan in the first leg of their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 quarter-final at the Jinan Olympic Sports Centre Stadium on Wednesday. 

Anderson Lopes opened the scoring in the seventh minute with Yan Matheus doubling the advantage in the 69th minute before Chen Pu pulled one back for Shandong to keep the tie finely balanced. 

Abdysh-Ata’s Akhmedov wary of Taichung despite huge lead

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

Abdysh-Ata’s Akhmedov wary of Taichung despite huge lead

Bishkek: Head coach Islam Akhmedov believes the job is still not done despite FK Abdysh-Ata Kant’s 5-0 win over Chinese Taipei’s Taichung Futuro FC in their AFC Cup™ 2023/24 Inter-Zone semi-final on Wednesday.

The Kyrgyz Republic side were in top form, taking a 2-0 lead going into the break before rounding off the win with three late goals at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium.