S-final: Tokyo Verdy stay on course for glory

Wed, 20 May, 2026

S-final: Tokyo Verdy stay on course for glory

Suwon: Tokyo Verdy Beleza of Japan stayed in the hunt for continental glory after defeating Australia's Melbourne City FC 3-1 in their AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26 semi-final on Wednesday.

Two goals from Yuzuho Shiokoshi and one from Miharu Shinjo earned Naoki Kusunose’s side a spot in Saturday’s final against DPR Korea's Naegohyang Women’s FC, who beat Suwon FC Women of Korea Republic 2-1 in the other last four tie.

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S-final: Naegohyang fight back to book spot

Wed, 20 May, 2026

S-final: Naegohyang fight back to book spot

Suwon: Naegohyang Women’s FC came from behind to edge Suwon FC Women 2-1 in a pulsating AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ semi-final at the Suwon Sports Complex on Wednesday.

The victory takes DPR Korea's Naegohyang into a mouthwatering final against Japan's Tokyo Verdy Beleza, who ended the challenge of last season’s runners-up Melbourne City FC in the other semi-final.

Shuai wants to go all the way with China PR

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Shuai wants to go all the way with China PR

Jeddah: Shuai Weihao delivered when it mattered most as the forward inspired China PR to a 2-0 win over Australia in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ semi-final on Tuesday.

With the contest deadlocked at the break, China PR needed a spark and Shuai provided exactly that, bursting through the middle after receiving Zhou Yunuo’s pass before calmly slotting home to put his side ahead.

Fearless Motosuna leads Japan from the front

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Fearless Motosuna leads Japan from the front

Jeddah: When Anthony Motosuna walks onto the pitch, he commands respect and admiration as Japan’s captain at the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™.

On Tuesday, the 192cm-tall defender delivered one of his most important performances in Jeddah – guiding his side to the final as they moved within one match of erasing the memory of quarter-final heartbreak in 2025.

Against a dominant Uzbekistan side, the four-time champions were seconds away from being shown the exit before Motosuna laid the ball perfectly for Chimezie Ezemuokwe to net the equaliser and force the semi-final to a penalty shoot-out, with Japan triumphing 3-2.

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.