Bell champions Casey Phair as the future of Korea Republic

Wed, 26 Jul, 2023

Bell champions Casey Phair as the future of Korea Republic

Sydney: Head coach Colin Bell has labelled Casey Phair as the future of women’s football in Korea Republic after the 16-year-old became the youngest player in history to appear at the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Tuesday.

The United States-raised striker, who turned 16 on June 29, was introduced as a substitute for Choe Yu-ri in the 78th minute of the 2-0 loss against Colombia in the Group H match at Sydney Football Stadium, to break the record previously held by Nigeria’s Ifeanyi Chiejine.

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Korea Republic can do better, says Bell

Tue, 25 Jul, 2023

Korea Republic can do better, says Bell

Sydney:  Korea Republic head coach Colin Bell was left frustrated by his team’s display as the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ runners-up slipped to a 2-0 defeat against Colombia in their FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 opener on Tuesday.

First half goals from Catalina Usme and Linda Caicedo condemned Bell’s team to the loss and leaves the Koreans with a major challenge to progress from Group H to the knockout rounds ahead of games against Morocco and Germany.

Stajcic: Philippines' win an amazing achievement

Tue, 25 Jul, 2023

Stajcic: Philippines' win an amazing achievement

Wellington: Head coach Alen Stajcic called it one of the biggest victories in the sporting history of the Philippines after his side claimed a historic first FIFA Women's World Cup win on Tuesday.

The Southeast Asian side stunned co-hosts New Zealand 1-0 thanks to a first-half Sarina Bolden header in front of 32,357 in Wellington.
 
New Zealand, ranked 20 places higher than their opponents, created a string of second-half chances and had a goal disallowed but the Philippines held on for a famous win.
 
It was the Philippines' first victory at either a men's or women's FIFA World Cup and blew Group A wide open with Switzerland and Norway playing to a goalless draw in the group's second match on Tuesday.

Group A: Norway in peril after Swiss draw and injury to Hegerberg

Tue, 25 Jul, 2023

Group A: Norway in peril after Swiss draw and injury to Hegerberg

Hamilton: Norway's hopes of reaching the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 last 16 hang in the balance after they lost star forward Ada Hegerberg to injury before kickoff and were then held 0-0 by Switzerland on Tuesday.

Former Ballon d'Or winner Hegerberg had lined up for the national anthems in Hamilton before heading back towards the dressing room, with Sophie Roman Haug coming in as a last-minute replacement.

The loss just before kick-off of Hegerberg, whose career has been blighted by injuries in recent years, was a huge blow to Norway. It was also a disappointment for the 10,769 fans who showed up on a cold, wet and miserable night on New Zealand's North Island.

Nakajima joins Urawa

Tue, 25 Jul, 2023

Nakajima joins Urawa

Tokyo: Reigning AFC Champions League™ title holders Urawa Red Diamonds have announced the signing of former Japan international winger Shoya Nakajima.

The 28-year-old, who has played 19 times for Japan, has joined the club on a full transfer after recently completing a season-long stint in Turkey with Antalyaspor.

Vote for your All-time AFC Asian Cup™ Dream XI: Forwards

Fri, 14 Jul, 2023

Vote for your All-time AFC Asian Cup™ Dream XI: Forwards

Kuala Lumpur: With less than six months to go until the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) invites fans to vote for their all-time AFC Asian Cup Dream XI in its latest campaign.

Fans can now view a shortlist of 42 contenders and select their all-time dream squad. The public vote will be combined with those of a panel of football experts to decide the Final Dream XI of the AFC Asian Cup™.

The fan whose squad matches the final selected Dream XI will get the chance to win a trip to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 with a companion.