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Relieved Park applauds Korea Republic’s grit

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Relieved Park applauds Korea Republic’s grit

Pathum Thani: Head coach Park Youn-jeong admitted Korea Republic were put through the wringer before securing a 2-1 victory over Thailand in their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026 quarter-final on Sunday.

The two-time champions netted their winner in the second half of extra time after the match ended in a 1-1 stalemate at the end of regulation time, leaving Park vastly relieved.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u20_womens_asian_cup.html/video/u20wac-|-quarter-finals-thailand-1-2-korea-republic

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu extend lead; Kashima, Vissel stay top; Seoul edge Jeonbuk

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu extend lead; Kashima, Vissel stay top; Seoul edge Jeonbuk

Tokyo: Chengdu Rongcheng FC strengthened their position at the top of the Chinese Super League, while defending champions Shanghai Port FC continued to struggle.

In Japan, Kashima Antlers and Vissel Kobe maintained their leads in Group A and B respectively, while FC Seoul moved clear at the top in Korea Republic after edging Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.

Join the-AFC.com for a look back at the past week’s domestic action in East Asia.

Q-final: Thailand 1-2 Korea Republic

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Q-final: Thailand 1-2 Korea Republic

Pathim Thani: Korea Republic squeezed into the last four of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ with a 2-1 win against a spirited Thailand in extra-time in their quarter-final match at the Thammasat Stadium on Sunday.

Park Ju-ha’s 106th minute winner earned Park Youn-jeoun’s side a semi-final meeting with DPR Korea on Wednesday and also booked them a spot at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026.

Five-star Australia; defeats for India, Japan, Korea Republic

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

Five-star Australia; defeats for India, Japan, Korea Republic

Nairobi: Sam Kerr netted her 74th international goal to help Australia begin their FIFA Series 2026 campaign with a 5-0 win over Malawi at Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday.

India suffered a 2-0 defeat to Kenya while Korea Republic lost 5-1 Brazil in their respective FIFA Series ties.

Japan, meanwhile, were edged 2-1 by the United States in an international friendly.

Preview - QF: Thailand v Korea Republic

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

Preview - QF: Thailand v Korea Republic

Pathum Thani: Thailand will aim to pull off a major upset when they face Korea Republic in the quarter-finals of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026 on Sunday.

The Southeast Asian side, in qualifying for their only AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup semi-finals at the 2004 edition in China, lost 3-0 to Korea Republic, who went on to claim the first of two continental trophies. 

Their next meeting was at the 2015 edition, also in China, where Thailand again fell 3-0, with the defeat resulting in group stage elimination.

Han: DPR Korea yet to reveal full capabilities

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Han: DPR Korea yet to reveal full capabilities

Pathum Thani: Head coach Han Chol Hak was not overly exuberant despite DPR Korea’s dominant win over Korea Republic in their concluding AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ Group B encounter on Wednesday.

The defending champions overpowered their opponents 5-0 and could have increased the scoreline if not for a gutsy performance from Korea Republic keeper Kim Chae-been but Han said he expected more from his players.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u20_womens_asian_cup.html/video/u20wac-|-group-b-dpr-korea-5-0-korea-republic

#U20WAC - Last eight cast finalised

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

#U20WAC - Last eight cast finalised

Pathum Thani: The AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ is all set for its business end following the conclusion of the group stage on Wednesday.

The quarter-finals - to be played on Saturday and Sunday - promise to be enticing affairs with all eight teams set to battle for the title till the end.

Group B: DPR Korea 5-0 Korea Republic

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Group B: DPR Korea 5-0 Korea Republic

Pathum Thani: DPR Korea put on another mesmerising attacking display to see off Korea Republic 5-0 in their concluding AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ Group B tie at the Pathum Thani Stadium on Wednesday.

The defending champions, who closed with a perfect group stage record, will take on Australia in the quarter-finals. Korea Republic, winners in 2004 and 2013, face off against Thailand. 

Preview - Group B: DPR Korea v Korea Republic

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Preview - Group B: DPR Korea v Korea Republic

Pathum Thani: It will be a clash of champions when DPR Korea and Korea Republic meet in their concluding Group B tie at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Wednesday.

Both sides will go all out to claim the top spot in the group, having already confirmed their quarter-final places. 

We must remain focused, says Korea Republic’s Park

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

We must remain focused, says Korea Republic’s Park

Nonthaburi: Head coach Park Youn-jeong was dissatisfied with Korea Republic’s lapses of concentration in their 2-1 win over Jordan in their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ Group B match on Sunday.

Champions in 2004 and 2013, Korea Republic scored late in the first half through Jin Hye-rin and Lee Hae-un but allowed Jordan back in the game with a goal in the 51st minute.