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#U17WAC - In Numbers

Tue, 19 May, 2026

#U17WAC - In Numbers

Suzhou: The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ came to a close in spectacular fashion on Sunday with DPR Korea retaining the trophy they won two years ago.

The 5-1 win against Japan cemented DPR Korea’s place as the best performing side in the history of the competition. As the tournament draws its curtain, the-AFC.com takes a look at the numbers that defined this latest edition

#AFCU17 - Preview - S-final: China PR v Australia

Mon, 18 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Preview - S-final: China PR v Australia

Jeddah: China PR and Australia will spare no effort in their bid to continue their impressive runs when they meet in the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ semi-finals at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on Tuesday.

Both teams are highly confident following strong quarter-final performances, setting up what promises to be a high-intensity and closely fought encounter.

#AFCU17 - Preview - S-final: Japan v Uzbekistan

Mon, 18 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Preview - S-final: Japan v Uzbekistan

Jeddah:  It will be a clash between familiar foes when Japan take on Uzbekistan in the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026™ semi-finals at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on Tuesday.

Both sides are in excellent form - setting up a compelling contest for a place in the final.

#AFCU17 - Zhou, Kutleshi looking forward to showdown

Mon, 18 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Zhou, Kutleshi looking forward to showdown

Jeddah: China PR’s Zhou Yunuo and Australia’s Besian Kutleshi have vowed to give their all when their sides meet in the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ semi-finals on Tuesday.

Both defenders said their teams are fully focused on delivering a strong performance in what promises to be a tightly contested encounter.

#AFCU17 - Motosuna, Khakimov equally confident of advancing

Mon, 18 May, 2026

#AFCU17 - Motosuna, Khakimov equally confident of advancing

Jeddah: Japan’s Anthony Motosuna and Mukhammad Khakimov of Uzbekistan will be key figures when their sides meet in the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ semi-finals  on Tuesday.

Having shown their quality in the run-up to the penultimate stage, both players are aiming to reach the final under different motivations and ambitions.

#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Ji, Yu dedicate win to fans

Mon, 18 May, 2026

#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Ji, Yu dedicate win to fans

Suzhou: Head coach Ji Yun Nam and star forward Yu Jong Hyang expressed their delight after DPR Korea produced an emphatic 5-1 win against Japan in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ final on Sunday.

Yu’s brace gave the defending champions a 2-0 lead with Japan pulling a goal back through Yumi Hayashi but there was never any moment that Ji felt that the momentum of the game shifted.

#U17WAC - Japan’s Shirai earmarks areas for improvement

Mon, 18 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Japan’s Shirai earmarks areas for improvement

Suzhou: Sadayoshi Shirai cut a forlorn figure after Japan were defeated 5-1 by DPR Korea in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ final on Sunday.

The head coach was disappointed that his side couldn’t cope with the waves of pressure inflicted on them and even though Yumi Hayashi pulled a goal back to make it 2-1, the opportunity to make a comeback was quickly snuffed out.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_asian_cup.html/video/afcu17-preview-semi-finals

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#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Yu takes MVP, Top Goalscorer awards

Sun, 17 May, 2026

#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Yu takes MVP, Top Goalscorer awards

Suzhou: DPR Korea’s Yu Jong Hyang deservingly held aloft the Most Valuable Player and Top Goalscorer awards after displaying her immense potential at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™.

With 15 goals, Yu was the runaway winner as Asia witnessed the rise of her prodigious talent.

#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Kim scoops Best Goalkeeper award

Sun, 17 May, 2026

#U17WAC - DPR Korea’s Kim scoops Best Goalkeeper award

Suzhou: Kim Son Gyong was named the Best Goalkeeper of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ following DPR Korea’s 5-1 triumph against Japan in the final on Sunday.

The 172cm tall custodian was at her best in the decider at Suzhou Sports Centre Stadium, producing heroics to ensure the title stayed with the East Asian side.

#U17WAC - DPR Korea power to record fifth title

Sun, 17 May, 2026

#U17WAC - DPR Korea power to record fifth title

Suzhou: DPR Korea were at their customary best as they defeated Japan 5-1 to lift the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ trophy at Suzhou Sports Centre Stadium on Sunday.

Yu Jong Hyang scored four times to take her tournament tally to 15 goals, with Kim Won Sim adding the other to render Yumi Hayashi’s effort immaterial as DPR Korea moved past Japan to land a record-setting fifth title.