Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies fight back to lift title

Fri, 10 May, 2024

Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies fight back to lift title

Saitama: Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies came from behind to defeat  Hyundai Steel Red Angels 2-1 in the AFC Women's Club Championship™ final at the Urawa Komaba Stadium on Friday.

Urawa Red Diamonds’ Kiko Seike cancelled out Lee So-hee’s opener before Mei Shimada hit the winner to seal the win.
 

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Preview - Final (1st Leg): Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) v Al Ain FC (UAE)

Sat, 11 May, 2024

Preview - Final (1st Leg): Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) v Al Ain FC (UAE)

Yokohama: A place in Asian football history is what Yokohama F. Marinos and Al Ain FC will be chasing when they meet in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 final, with the first leg to be played on Saturday.

Yokohama are bidding to win the title for the first time while Al Ain are seeking to add a second championship, having won the inaugural edition in 2003 with a new AFC club competition structure to be introduced from the 2024/25 season.

Group B: Thailand 0-3 China PR

Sat, 11 May, 2024

Group B: Thailand 0-3 China PR

Bali: China PR claimed their second straight win at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 with a resounding 3-0 win over Thailand to book their semi-final spot on Friday. 

China PR's last four spot was confirmed after Japan defeated Australia 4-1 later on Friday, with both teams to square off on Monday to decide the Group B winners. 

Kwon overjoyed with Korea Republic’s emphatic rebound

Fri, 10 May, 2024

Kwon overjoyed with Korea Republic’s emphatic rebound

Bali: Korea Republic showed clinical finishing in their 12-0 win over Indonesia in their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 Group A match, with Kwon Da-eun confident the East Asian side have turned a corner in the tournament.

The opening day 6-0 defeat to DPR Korea left the players disappointed with Kwon and her teammates determined to redeem themselves, leading to the goal-laden performance against Indonesia on Thursday.

Kuk Hyang’s spirit is as strong as her defending

Thu, 09 May, 2024

Kuk Hyang’s spirit is as strong as her defending

Bali: DPR Korea have yet to concede after their first two AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 Group A matches and at the centre of their unyielding defence stands captain Ri Kuk Hyang. 

The 17-year-old from Pyongyang has played a starring role in her side’s defence, putting in a true skipper’s performance to marshall her fellow defenders and prevent threats coming keeper Pak Ju Gyong’s way.

#ACL Final: Ones to Watch - Al Ain FC

Fri, 10 May, 2024

#ACL Final: Ones to Watch - Al Ain FC

Yokohama: As Al Ain prepare to take on Yokohama G. Marinos, their fans will be hoping their side can finally vanquish their AFC Champions League™ final demons, having lost their last two appearances in the decider of the 2005 and 2016 editions.

Head coach Hernan Crespo can count on a perfect mix of youth, experience and players at the peak of their careers to bring home the trophy for the second time after 2002-03, even as Al Ain travel to Japan without star striker Kodjo Laba. The-AFC.com profiles key players for the Emirati giants.

#ACL Final: Ones to Watch - Yokohama F. Marinos

Fri, 10 May, 2024

#ACL Final: Ones to Watch - Yokohama F. Marinos

Yokohama: With Yokohama F. Marinos progressing to their maiden AFC Champions League™ final against Al Ain FC, a number of players from the J1 League side have showcased their talents to football lovers across Asia and beyond.

Over the years, some legendary figures have etched their names into Marinos folklore – among them Shunsuke Nakamura, Yuji Nakazawa, Yoo Sang-chul and Ramon Diaz – and the current crop of players will look to write their own piece of history by achieving AFC Champions League glory.
 
After seeing off two-time champions Ulsan Hyundai on penalties in the semi-final, Harry Kewell’s men are now just two matches away from lifting the coveted trophy. The-AFC.com has picked out three players who could be key in the grand finale.

Kim: Players’ desire key to big Korea Republic win

Fri, 10 May, 2024

Kim: Players’ desire key to big Korea Republic win

Bali: Head coach Kim Eun-jung heaped praise on her players after Korea Republic secured their first win in Group A of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 on Thursday to reignite their hopes of reaching the semi-finals.

Eight players got on the scoresheet in a 12-0 win with captain Won Ju-eun starring with a quadruple of goals, a result which gives Korea Republic the advantage heading into their decider against Philippines on Sunday.

Song expects more from DPR Korea

Fri, 10 May, 2024

Song expects more from DPR Korea

Bali: Despite DPR Korea’s second convincing Group A outcome at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024, head coach Song Sung Gwon was not overly satisfied with the way his side performed in their 6-0 win over the Philippines on Thursday.

The win sealed DPR Korea’s spot in the semi-finals with a match to spare but Song believes his team can play even better, with the victory against the Philippines following their 7-0 defeat of Korea Republic on Matchday One. The East Asian side meet hosts Indonesia in their final group match on Sunday.