Preview - Matchday Two: Group A

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - Matchday Two: Group A

Chonburi: Buoyed by the confidence provided by a fighting 0-0 draw against three-time winners Japan, Australia will aim to overcome tournament hosts Thailand when Group A of AFC U-16 Women’s Championship Thailand 2019 continues on Wednesday.

The crucial clash headlines the third day of action at the competition, which will also see Bangladesh fight for survival in their clash against Japan at IPE Chonburi Stadium.

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Know Your Teams: Group A

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Know Your Teams: Group A

Chonburi: Featuring hosts Thailand, two of the Continent’s women’s football heavyweights in Japan and Australia, and an emerging Bangladesh, Group A of the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship Thailand 2019 promises to deliver memorable matches as Asia’s stars of the future stake their claim for a regional title.

With Sunday’s highly-anticipated tournament openers drawing ever closer, the-AFC.com breaks down the contenders in the first of a two-part series looking at the competition ahead in Chonburi.

Group A - MD1: Japan 0-0 Australia

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group A - MD1: Japan 0-0 Australia

Chonburi: Australia held three-time champions Japan to a scoreless draw as both sides began their AFC U-16 Women’s Championship Thailand 2019 Group A campaign on Sunday.

Both sides had their chances to win the tie, but neither managed to hold their nerve in front of goal in a hard-fought tournament opener at IPE Chonburi Stadium.

Goalkeeper Miranda Templeman starred for Australia, who became the first side to avoid defeat against Japan in the opening game of the competition since DPR Korea in 2007.

AFC introduces Live Monitor to push competition to next level 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC introduces Live Monitor to push competition to next level 

Chonburi: Teams competing in the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship Thailand 2019 have been equipped with the Opta Live Monitor tool.

The Live Monitor is being used for the first time in AFC competitions and the Group A teams - Australia, Bangladesh, Japan and hosts Thailand - experienced its benefits first hand in Chonburi, Thailand on Sunday.

Group A - MD1: Thailand 1-0 Bangladesh

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group A - MD1: Thailand 1-0 Bangladesh

Chonburi: Thawanrat Promthongmee struck with a sublime free-kick as Thailand edged Bangladesh 1-0 in their opening AFC U-16 Women's Championship Thailand 2019 Group A tie at the Chonburi Stadium on Sunday. 

With Japan and Australia having played to a goalless draw in the tournament opener earlier on Sunday, the win took Thailand to the top of the Group A standings at the end of Matchday One in Group A.

Group B - MD1: Korea Republic 0-2 China PR

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group B - MD1: Korea Republic 0-2 China PR

Chonburi: China PR took a significant step towards the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship Thailand 2019 knockout stage, defeating Korea Republic 2-0 in their opening Group B clash at Chonburi Stadium on Monday.

Zou Mengyao opened the scoring with just under 30 minutes remaining, before a Shao Ziqin penalty kick sealed a winning start for Chan Yuen Ting’s side.

Korea Republic, the 2017 runners-up, remain in contention for the latter stages of the competition, but their defeat leaves little room for error in their remaining group stage matches against Vietnam and DPR Korea.

Group B - MD1: DPR Korea 10-0 Vietnam

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group B - MD1: DPR Korea 10-0 Vietnam

Chonburi: DPR Korea got the defence of their AFC U-16 Women’s Championship title off to a resounding start with a 10-0 win over debutants Vietnam in Group B action at the IPE Chonburi Stadium on Monday. 

DPR Korea are seeking a fourth Continental title and based on their form against Vietnam, the East Asians will be a tough team to beat in the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship Thailand 2019.