Qualifiers - Group A: Kuwait hold Jordan, Tajikistan sizzle

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers - Group A: Kuwait hold Jordan, Tajikistan sizzle

Zarqa City: Kuwait bounced back from their heavy defeat on Matchday Three to hold Jordan to a 1-1 draw, while Tajikistan strolled to a 7-0 victory over Nepal in Group A of the AFC U-16 Championship 2020 Qualifiers at the Prince Mohammad International Stadium on Friday.

Jordan were the raging favourites, having beaten Nepal and Sri Lanka by 7-0 margins, while Kuwait came into the match having suffered a 9-0 defeat to 2018 runners-up Tajikistan on Wednesday.

Tajikistan, meanwhile, showed their goal scoring prowess again on Friday and the 2018 AFC U-16 Championship runners-up only have to avoid defeat against Jordan on Sunday to qualify for the 2020 Finals.

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2020 Qualifiers - Sept 20: Results & Reports

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2020 Qualifiers - Sept 20: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea have joined United Arab Emirates in the AFC U-16 Championship 2020 Finals after winning Group I on Saturday.

DPR Korea defeated Hong Kong 4-0 to end their qualifying campaign with a perfect record of three wins at Singapore's Jalan Besar Stadium.

The remaining cast will be decided on Sunday with all the groups wide open. 16 teams will see action in the Finals, with the hosts gaining an automatic berth.

Stay with the-AFC.com for the latest results and reports from across the Continent on Sunday.

Qualifiers - Group F: UAE seal Finals spot

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers - Group F: UAE seal Finals spot

Bishkek: United Arab Emirates booked their spot in the AFC U-16 Championship 2020 Finals after defeating Kyrgyz Republic 2-1in Group F of the Qualifiers at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium on Friday.

UAE, who lead Group F with six points, are assured of finishing top on the head-to-head rule after having beaten both Iraq and Kyrgyz Republic, who are both on three points.

Iraq, beaten 1-0 by UAE on Matchday One, produced a strong second half performance to defeat Lebanon in the group's other match on Friday.

Qualifiers - Group E: Bangladesh bounce back, Yemen hold Qatar

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers - Group E: Bangladesh bounce back, Yemen hold Qatar

Doha: Bangladesh surged back into contention for a place in the AFC U-16 Championship 2020 Finals after beating Bhutan 3-0, while Qatar and Yemen played to a 1-1 draw in Group E of the Qualifiers at the Aspire Dome Indoor Stadium on Friday.

Bangladesh, defeated 2-0 by Qatar, got they win they needed while the draw between Qatar and Yemen throws the group wide open.

It will be an exciting Matchday Three as Yemen play Bangladesh while Qatar face Bhutan on Sunday.

Qualifiers - Group C: Afghanistan, IR Iran score vital wins

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers - Group C: Afghanistan, IR Iran score vital wins

Hamedan: Afghanistan earned their first win in Group C of the AFC U-16 Championship 2020 Qualifiers, while Islamic Republic of Iran had to fight hard for their second triumph. 

Afghanistan, who defeated Maldives 3-0, will have to beat hosts Iran on Sunday to seal a spot in the Finals.

Iran, who won the 2008 AFC U-16 Championship, will seal their place in the Finals by avoiding defeat after beating Palestine 2-1 on Friday, having triumphed 13-0 over Maldives in their opener.

Qualifiers - Group G: China PR, Indonesia in decider

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers - Group G: China PR, Indonesia in decider

Jakarta: China PR and Indonesia collected three more valuable points in Group G of the AFC U-16 Championship 2020 Qualifiers, after beating Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) and Brunei Darussalam respectively on Friday.

Indonesia turned on the power in the second half to beat Brunei 8-0, while China were unstoppable as they found the back of the net 15 times against NMI to top the group with nine points on goal difference.

The two will face off in the final Group G tie on Sunday for the automatic ticket to the Finals.

Qualifiers - Group K: Thailand, Korea Republic stay perfect

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers - Group K: Thailand, Korea Republic stay perfect

Yangon: It will be a winner takes all clash between Thailand and Korea Republic on Sunday after both recorded their second wins in Group K of the AFC U-16 Championship 2020 Qualifiers on Friday. 

Thailand cruised to a 6-0 win over Chinese Taipei while Korea Republic had to see off a spirited challenge from hosts Myanmar to win 1-0 Thuwanna Stadium.