Group D: Japan 3-0 Netherlands

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group D: Japan 3-0 Netherlands

Vitoria: Japan laid out their credentials at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 with a convincing 3-0 win over the Netherlands at the Estádio Kléber Andrade in Vitoria on Sunday. 

Yamato Wakatsuki scored in each half, while Jun Nishikawa added a third from the penalty spot as the Asian champions made a statement of intent at Brazil 2019.

Group C: Korea Republic 2-1 Haiti

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group C: Korea Republic 2-1 Haiti

Goiania: Korea Republic nullified an energetic Haiti side to capture a 2-1 victory in Group C play at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 at the Estádio da Serrinha on Sunday. 

The Taeguk Warriors capitalised on a goalkeeping mistake to take the lead in the 26th minute and added another to their tally 15 minutes later by forcing a turnover, earning a lead they would not relinquish to open their campaign in style.

Group B: Ecuador 2-1 Australia

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group B: Ecuador 2-1 Australia

Goiania: A strong second-half performance was not enough to rescue Australia as Ecuador claimed a 2-1 win on the opening day of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019.

Two goals in the opening nine minutes cost Australia at the Estádio Olímpico in Goiânia, Brazil, despite a spirited response from Trevor Morgan’s boys in their Group B tie on Saturday.

Asia's finest ready for challenge 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asia's finest ready for challenge 

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA U-17 World Cup 2019 kicks off in Brazil on Saturday with Asia represented by Japan, Tajikistan, Australia and Korea Republic.

The four, who qualified based on their finish in the AFC U-16 Championship 2018, will be aiming to emulate Saudi Arabia - the only team from Asia to have won the age-group tournament - and the-AFC.com tracks the challenges ahead.