Minimalist Tajikistan reap maximum rewards

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Minimalist Tajikistan reap maximum rewards

Vitoria: 12 years ago Tajikistan took part in their first, and up until this year, only FIFA U-17 World Cup. In 2007 in Korea Republic, they secured a 4-3 win over USA in their opening match, and despite two 1-0 defeats after that by Belgium and Tunisia, they still managed to create history by making it into the Round of 16 as one of the best third-placed teams.

History may be in line to repeat itself here in Brazil, with the Asian team opening their Group E campaign with a shock 1-0 win over African champions Cameroon on Monday.

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Group E: Tajikistan 1-0 Cameroon

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group E: Tajikistan 1-0 Cameroon

Cariacica: Tajikistan enjoyed an opening day 1-0 win over Cameroon in Group E of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019.

The win places Tajikistan top of Group E after a thrilling Matchday One, which saw Spain and Argentina play to a goalless draw in the day's earlier match.

Tajikistan will be aiming to continue their fine form when they play Spain next.

Group B: Australia 2-2 Hungary

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group B: Australia 2-2 Hungary

Goiania: Australia fought back from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 draw with Hungary in their FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 Group B tie on Tuesday.

Just like in their opening match, the Joeys conceded twice in the first-half at the Estádio Olímpico in Goiânia to trail 2-0 at the break.

But Trevor Morgan’s side roared back in the second-half, deservedly taking something from the match thanks to goals from Noah Botic and Caleb Watts.

Group D: Japan 3-0 Netherlands

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group D: Japan 3-0 Netherlands

Vitoria: Japan laid out their credentials at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 with a convincing 3-0 win over the Netherlands at the Estádio Kléber Andrade in Vitoria on Sunday. 

Yamato Wakatsuki scored in each half, while Jun Nishikawa added a third from the penalty spot as the Asian champions made a statement of intent at Brazil 2019.

Group C: Korea Republic 2-1 Haiti

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group C: Korea Republic 2-1 Haiti

Goiania: Korea Republic nullified an energetic Haiti side to capture a 2-1 victory in Group C play at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 at the Estádio da Serrinha on Sunday. 

The Taeguk Warriors capitalised on a goalkeeping mistake to take the lead in the 26th minute and added another to their tally 15 minutes later by forcing a turnover, earning a lead they would not relinquish to open their campaign in style.

Group B: Ecuador 2-1 Australia

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group B: Ecuador 2-1 Australia

Goiania: A strong second-half performance was not enough to rescue Australia as Ecuador claimed a 2-1 win on the opening day of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019.

Two goals in the opening nine minutes cost Australia at the Estádio Olímpico in Goiânia, Brazil, despite a spirited response from Trevor Morgan’s boys in their Group B tie on Saturday.

Asia's finest ready for challenge 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asia's finest ready for challenge 

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA U-17 World Cup 2019 kicks off in Brazil on Saturday with Asia represented by Japan, Tajikistan, Australia and Korea Republic.

The four, who qualified based on their finish in the AFC U-16 Championship 2018, will be aiming to emulate Saudi Arabia - the only team from Asia to have won the age-group tournament - and the-AFC.com tracks the challenges ahead.