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China PR’s focus pleases Ukishima; Australia’s Veart seeks improvements

Wed, 20 May, 2026

China PR’s focus pleases Ukishima; Australia’s Veart seeks improvements

Jeddah: China PR head coach Bin Ukishima praised his side’s collective performance after their 2-0 victory against Australia in the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ semi-finals on Tuesday.

The Japanese tactician highlighted the team’s focus, particularly in a demanding first half, before they seized control of the match after the break.

Ono hails Japan’s courage; Chigodaev rues late heartbreak for Uzbekistan

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Ono hails Japan’s courage; Chigodaev rues late heartbreak for Uzbekistan

Jeddah: Japan head coach Shingi Ono praised his players’ mentality and courage after they fought back to defeat defending champions Uzbekistan 3-2 on penalties in a pulsating AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ semi-final on Tuesday.

Japan looked set for elimination after trailing for much of the contest before Chimezie Kai Ezemuokwe’s stoppage-time equaliser forced the tie to penalties, where goalkeeper Kosei Oshita emerged as the hero by saving two spot-kicks.

#AFCU17 - China PR power past Australia

Wed, 20 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - China PR power past Australia

Jeddah: China PR turned on the power in the second half to defeat Australia 2-0 in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ semi-final at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium Legends on Tuesday.

China PR, through to the final for the first time since 2004, will face Japan in the decider on Friday.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup.html/video/u17ac-semi-final-japan-1-1-3-2-pso-uzbekistan

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup.html/photo/s-final-china-pr-v-australia

#AFCU17 - Japan win thrilling shootout to advance to final

Wed, 20 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Japan win thrilling shootout to advance to final

Jeddah: Goalkeeper Kosei Oshita starred as Japan edged defending champions Uzbekistan 3-2 on penalties in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ semi-final on Tuesday.

Japan had scored in the final seconds to force a 1-1 draw, with Oshita saving the first two Uzbekistan spot-kicks only for the Central Asian side to draw level at 2-2. 

With his side having missed their third and fourth attempts, captain Anthony Motosuna stepped up to convert the winner as Japan set up a final against either China PR or Australia on Friday. 

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup.html/photo/s-final-japan-v-uzbekistan

Preview - S-final: Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK) v Suwon FC Women (KOR)

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Preview - S-final: Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK) v Suwon FC Women (KOR)

Suwon: Park Kil-young is looking to maximise home ground advantage when Suwon FC Women meet Naegohyang Women’s FC in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ semi-finals on Wednesday.

The Suwon head coach is counting on a reinforced squad and match fitness - with the domestic WK League underway - to power them to victory on home soil.

Preview - S-final: Melbourne City FC (AUS) v Tokyo Verdy Beleza (JPN)

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Preview - S-final: Melbourne City FC (AUS) v Tokyo Verdy Beleza (JPN)

Suwon: Michael Matricciani and Naoki Kusunose are equally confident that a place in the final is theirs for the taking when Melbourne City FC square off against Tokyo Verdy Beleza in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ semi-finals on Wednesday.

It’s a meeting between two head coaches with vast continental experience as Matricciani took Melbourne to the final last season while Kusunose had previously guided Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies to the AFC Women’s Club Championship 2023™ title.

Naegohyang’s Kim, Suwon’s Ji relishing face-off

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Naegohyang’s Kim, Suwon’s Ji relishing face-off

Suwon: The challenge of reaching the final of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ is being embraced keenly by Naegohyang Women’s FC’s Kim Kyong Yong and Ji So-yun of Suwon FC Women.

The teams meet in the semi-finals at Suwon Sports Complex on Wednesday with both players optimistic of their respective chances.

Melbourne’s depth gives Stott confidence; Verdy’s Iwashimizu seeking final hurrah

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Melbourne’s depth gives Stott confidence; Verdy’s Iwashimizu seeking final hurrah

Suwon: Different motivations are guiding Rebekah Stott and Azusa Iwashimizu as Melbourne City FC and Tokyo Verdy Beleza prepare to meet in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ semi-finals on Wednesday.

Stott, who was part of the Melbourne side that finished runners-up last season, believes new signings like Aideen Keane, Chinaza Uchendu and Danella Butrus have made the team stronger, with the A-League Champions and Premiers titles wins as proof.

Iwashimizu, meanwhile, is at the end of her career and is seeking the continental title to complete her trophy cabinet. 

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_womens_champions_league.html/video/awcl-preview-semi-finals-1