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Indonesia advance at Korea Republic's expense after shootout drama

Fri, 26 Apr, 2024

Indonesia advance at Korea Republic's expense after shootout drama

Doha: In March 2015, Indonesia’s hopes of making it to their first AFC U23 Asian Cup™ were dashed when they fell 4-0 to Korea Republic in their final qualifying match. On Thursday evening, slightly more than nine years on, Indonesia demonstrated the remarkable progress they have achieved since by pulling off a 11-10 win on penalties against the same opponents to seal a historic semi-final place at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™. 

Pratama Arhan’s decisive spot-kick in a marathon shootout after proceedings had ended 2-2 capped a hard-earned triumph for the tournament debutants, who were pegged back twice in regulation time despite playing with a one-man advantage from the 70th minute onwards.
 
For Hwang Sun-hong’s charges, who have made the last four on four out of the five previous editions - more than any other team - the defeat ended their hopes of making the Olympic Games for a 10th time.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup/photo/quarter-final_korea_republic_v_indonesia.html

Preview - Q-final: Korea Republic v Indonesia

Fri, 26 Apr, 2024

Preview - Q-final: Korea Republic v Indonesia

Doha: Ahead of their last eight tie against Indonesia on Thursday, Korea Republic head coach Hwang Sun-hong declared that his side are fully focused on getting through to the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™.

The 2020 champions won all three of their Group B matches without conceding a single goal to progress to the knockout stage, which maintained their status as the only team in all six editions of the tournament to qualify from the group stage at every iteration.
 
Korea Republic have also reached the final four on four previous occasions, the most of any team, and Hwang asserted that they are ready to start on a clean slate at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium.

Marinos defeat Ulsan in semi-final thriller

Thu, 25 Apr, 2024

Marinos defeat Ulsan in semi-final thriller

Yokohama: Yokohama F. Marinos advanced to the AFC Champions League™ final for the first time after beating Ulsan Hyundai FC 5-4 on penalties in the second leg of the semi-final on Wednesday following a 3-3 draw on aggregate.

A pulsating first half at Yokohama International Stadium saw Asahi Uenaka’s double and a goal from Anderson Lopes put the Japanese side 3-1 up on aggregate.
 
However, a Matheus Sales header and a penalty from Darijan Bojanic brought the aggregate scoreline level at the interval as the hosts were also reduced to 10 men after Takumi Kamijima was dismissed.

With no further goals in the second half or extra time, the tie went to penalties where Eduardo struck the winning spot-kick after Yokohama goalkeeper William Popp had saved from Kim Min-woo as Yokohama booked a date with the United Arab Emirates’ Al Ain FC in next month’s final.

No pressure on Indonesia says Rizky, Byun warns Korea Republic against complacency

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

No pressure on Indonesia says Rizky, Byun warns Korea Republic against complacency

Doha: Indonesia will go in search of more history on Thursday when they take on Korea Republic in the quarter-finals of the  AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™.

The Southeast Asians have enjoyed a dream run on their tournament debut so far by recovering impressively from defeat in their opening match to clinch two straight wins in a row in Group A.
 
A gritty 1-0 success over Australia was followed by a dominant 4-1 triumph against Jordan that sealed their place in the last eight and captain Rizky Ridho asserted that the team is not feeling weighed down by expectations ahead of another big match.

Quarter-final ties set to be sizzlers

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Quarter-final ties set to be sizzlers

Doha: Defending champions Saudi Arabia will face 2018 winners Uzbekistan in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ quarter-finals following the conclusion of the group stage on Tuesday.

The tie at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on Friday headlines an impressive last eight cast, with the other three former AFC U23 Asian Cup winners also through.

Preview - SF 2nd Leg: Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) 0 v 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (KOR)

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Preview - SF 2nd Leg: Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) 0 v 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (KOR)

Yokohama: Harry Kewell's Yokohama F. Marinos will be counting on their home ground record to defeat Ulsan Hyundai FC when the two sides square off in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 semi-final return leg on Wednesday.

Korea Republic's Ulsan will be defending a 1-0 lead from the first leg but Japanese side Marinos will be confident of their chances at the Yokohama International Stadium.

Injuries fail to stop Korea Republic against Japan

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Injuries fail to stop Korea Republic against Japan

Doha:  Korea Republic head coach Hwang Sun-hong revealed his side overcame a growing list of injuries to hand Japan a 1-0 defeat in their final Group B clash at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ on Monday and set up a quarter-final meeting with Indonesia on Thursday.

Kim Min-soo scored the only goal of the game 15 minutes from time after being introduced as a second-half substitute, with the win confirming the Koreans as Group B winners and setting up an intriguing encounter with Shin Tae-yong’s side.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup/video/afcu23_|_group_b__japan_0_-_1_korea_republic.html

#ACFutsal2024 - Quarter-finalists decided

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

#ACFutsal2024 - Quarter-finalists decided

Bangkok: Defending champions Japan were the shock casualties as the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 knockout stage was finalised on Monday.

Japan were eliminated after only managing a 1-1 draw with Tajikistan on Monday, which meant the four-time champions finished third in Group C while Afghanistan created history by advancing on their tournament debut. 

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_futsal_asian_cup/video/acfutsal2024_|_group_c__korea_republic_5_-_5_kyrgyz_republic.html

Group B: Min-woo strike steers Korea Republic past Japan

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Group B: Min-woo strike steers Korea Republic past Japan

Doha: Kim Min-woo’s header 15 minutes from time earned Korea Republic a 1-0 win over Japan to seal top spot in Group B of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Monday and set up a quarter-final meeting with Indonesia.

Japan, meanwhile, will take on hosts Qatar in their last eight encounter on Thursday after finishing in second place in the standings, with Go Oiwa’s side suffering their first defeat of the competition.
 
Kim scored 17 minutes after being introduced from the bench by head coach Hwang Sun-hong during a game that had looked destined for long periods to end in a draw as both teams had already secured their spots in the knockout rounds.