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#U17WAC - Facts And Figures

Sat, 04 May, 2024

#U17WAC - Facts And Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 kicks off in Bali on Monday with Group A action.  

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some interesting facts and figures ahead of the tournament.

Kokubo just one of Japan's heroes, says Oiwa

Sat, 04 May, 2024

Kokubo just one of Japan's heroes, says Oiwa

Doha: Go Oiwa said he had faith Leo Kokubo would save Umarali Rakhmonaliev’s injury time penalty before the Japan goalkeeper made the vital intervention that ensured his team reclaimed the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ title with a 1-0 victory over Uzbekistan in the Doha 2024 final on Friday.

Kokubo threw himself to his right to keep out Rakhmonaliev’s strike after Hiroki Sekine had been judged to have handled the ball in the penalty area deep into added time with the Japanese leading through Fuki Yamada’s fine finish.

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Japan edge Uzbekistan to lift second title

Sat, 04 May, 2024

Japan edge Uzbekistan to lift second title

Doha: Substitute Fuki Yamada struck in the 91st minute and Leo Kokubo made a late penalty save to earn Japan a 1-0 win over Uzbekistan on Friday that secured Go Oiwa’s side the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ title at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.

Yamada, introduced from the bench with 18 minutes remaining, struck into the bottom corner of Abduvakhid Nematov’s goal before Kokubo kept out Umarali Rakhmonaliev’s spot-kick nine minutes later to earn Japan their second AFC U23 Asian Cup title.
 
The dramatic finish came at the end of a tense encounter and it saw the Japanese win the title for the first time since 2016, when the Samurai Blue also lifted the trophy on Qatari soil.

#U17WAC - Know Your Teams

Thu, 02 May, 2024

#U17WAC - Know Your Teams

Bali: Asia’s next generation takes centrestage at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 with the tournament set to kick-off on Monday.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the teams with Group A consisting of Indonesia, three-time champions DPR Korea, 2009 winners Korea Republic and debutantes Philippines.
 
Group B, meanwhile, will four-time winners Japan, China PR, Australia and Thailand vying for the two semi-final spots. 

AFC President lauds Japan’s inspirational impact

Thu, 02 May, 2024

AFC President lauds Japan’s inspirational impact

Tokyo: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has hailed the progress of Japan during his visit to the football-loving nation, where he met with newly elected Japan Football Association (JFA) President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto.

At the outset, the AFC President extended his congratulations to former Japan Captain Miyamoto on his election as the JFA President in March.

Know The Coach - Go Oiwa (Japan)

Wed, 01 May, 2024

Know The Coach - Go Oiwa (Japan)

Doha: Go Oiwa has achieved much success since retiring as a player in 2010 and moving into coaching, with the Japanese tactician aiming to add the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ title to his list of achievements.

Having suffered a premature exit two years ago, Oiwa will lead his Young Samurai Blue squad to face Uzbekistan in a mouth-watering AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ final at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Friday.
 
Oiwa’s side were shown the door by Uzbekistan in the semi-finals of the 2022 edition but Doha has fond memories for the Japanese as this was where they won their only AFc U23 Asian Cup title in 2016.

Road to Final - Japan

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

Road to Final - Japan

Doha: Japan will face Uzbekistan in the final of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ final aiming to add to the title they won in Doha in 2016.

Go Oiwa's side endured a challenging route to the final, having been drawn in a tough Group B.
 
The-AFC.com retraces the East Asian's side journey to Friday's decider. 

Preview - Final: Japan v Uzbekistan

Fri, 03 May, 2024

Preview - Final: Japan v Uzbekistan

Doha: Uzbekistan head coach Timur Kapadze brushed aside the loss of Abdukodir Khusanov, Hojimat Erkinov and Abbosbek Fayzullaev from his squad for Friday’s AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ final with Japan at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, confident he has enough depth to compensate for their absence.

The trio rejoined their clubs earlier this week after Uzbekistan secured their first-ever qualification for the Olympic Games with their semi-final victory over Indonesia, but Kapadze believes his team can still succeed despite their departure.

Fujita: Japan ready for tough final

Thu, 02 May, 2024

Fujita: Japan ready for tough final

Doha: Having suffered defeat in both their previous encounters with Uzbekistan in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™, Japan captain Joel Chima Fujita is hoping that it will be third time lucky for them on Friday.

Uzbekistan ran out 4-0 winners in the quarter-finals in 2018 and recorded a 2-0 semi-final triumph in 2022, with both teams to reprise rivalries in the Qatar 2024 final where victory for either side will make them the first two-time champions. 

Europe Wrap: Ligue 1 triumph for Lee; Hwang returns to scoresheet

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

Europe Wrap: Ligue 1 triumph for Lee; Hwang returns to scoresheet

Kuala Lumpur: Lee Kang-in's Paris Saint-Germain emerged as the champions of France this week after the Korea Republic attacking midfielder bagged an assist in their 3-3 draw with Le Havre while Hwang Hee-chan scored for Wolves for the first time since December in England.  

Japanese duo Moeka Minami and Saki Kumagai secured the women’s league title in Italy with AS Roma after their closest rivals Juventus slipped up while their compatriot Yuki Soma bagged a goal and an assist as Casa Pia overcame Chaves to distance themselves from the relegation scrap in Portugal.
 
Palestine’s Oday Dabbagh hit the winner for Charleroi in Belgium, Australia’s Hayley Raso scored in Real Madrid’s comeback win in Spain and Yuito Suzuki maintained his rich form in Denmark, so join the-AFC.com as we find out how the Asian stars performed in Europe over the past week.