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Preview - SF: China PR v Japan

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Preview - SF: China PR v Japan

Thammasat: China PR have full confidence that they will get the better of Japan when the sides meet in their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ semi-final on Wednesday.

The 2006 champions made the semi-finals with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Uzbekistan in their last eight tie after a perfect group stage run, and head coach Colin Bell is optimistic they will continue their run by going past six-time winners Japan. 

Preview - SF: DPR Korea v Korea Republic

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Preview - SF: DPR Korea v Korea Republic

Pathum Thani: Reigning champions DPR Korea will be aiming for a second win in as many matches when they lock horns with Korea Republic in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ semi-finals on Wednesday.

The teams met in the group stage, with DPR Korea cruising to a 5-0 win as they underlined their status as favourites with a perfect run to the last four stage, netting 22 goals and conceding none. 

Japan’s Iwasaki, China PR’s Yu ready to excel

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Japan’s Iwasaki, China PR’s Yu ready to excel

Thammasat: Japan’s Uruha Iwasaki and China PR’s Yue Xingyue are aiming to improve their individual performances when their sides meet in the semi-finals of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Wednesday.

Both played pivotal roles as their teams breezed through the group stage with perfect records, and put in equally strong showings in the quarter-finals.

Iwasaki, Japan’s first choice goalkeeper, has been a safe pair of hands, conceding only twice in the group stage encounter against Australia but is not satisfied with her performance. 

Oh and Ri relishing face-off

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Oh and Ri relishing face-off

Pathum Thani: Korea Republic’s Oh Dan-bi and DPR Korea’s Ri Su Jong will take centre stage when their sides meet in the semi-finals of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Wednesday.

For defender Oh, the match presents an opportunity to show how much Korea Republic have grown since their 5-0 defeat to the defending champions in the group stage while Ri will be aiming to keep her team’s title defence on track. 

The 19-year-old, who plays for UNSW FC in Australia, featured in the defeat to DPR Korea and later helped her side reach the semi-finals after a hard-fought 2-1 extra-time win against Thailand in the quarter-finals, coming on as a late substitute for Han Min-seo.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u20_womens_asian_cup.html/video/u20wac-semi-finals-preview

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.

Nuengrutai: Luck not on Thailand's side

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Nuengrutai: Luck not on Thailand's side

Pathum Thani: Thailand head coach Nuengrutai Srathongvian cut a dejected figure after her side's 2-1 defeat to Korea Republic in the quarter-finals of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Sunday.

The hosts came back strongly to level the score in the second half but conceded in extra time, leaving Nuengrutai heartbroken.

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

Han hails DPR Korea for passing stiff test

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Han hails DPR Korea for passing stiff test

Pathum Thani: DPR Korea head coach Han Chol Hok was full of praise for his charges as they booked their place in the last four of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ with a 3-0 win over Australia in the quarter-finals on Sunday.

The victory not only saw the reigning champions move a step closer to retaining their crown, but did so while remaining the only side yet to concede a goal.

Australia exit with pride, says Epakis

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Australia exit with pride, says Epakis

Pathum Thani: As Australia’s journey at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ was halted by DPR Korea in Sunday’s quarter-final clash, head coach Alexander Epakis urged his squad to hold their heads up high.

The 2024 semi-finalists faced the defending champions after a tough group stage match against six-time winners Japan on Wednesday, earning the head coach’s admiration for rising to the challenge of facing two tournament favourites on back-to-back occasions.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u20_womens_asian_cup.html/video/u20wac-|-quarter-finals-dpr-korea-3-0-australia

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.

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Preview - SF: China PR v Japan

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Preview - SF: China PR v Japan

Thammasat: China PR have full confidence that they will get the better of Japan when the sides meet in their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ semi-final on Wednesday.

The 2006 champions made the semi-finals with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Uzbekistan in their last eight tie after a perfect group stage run, and head coach Colin Bell is optimistic they will continue their run by going past six-time winners Japan. 

Preview - SF: DPR Korea v Korea Republic

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Preview - SF: DPR Korea v Korea Republic

Pathum Thani: Reigning champions DPR Korea will be aiming for a second win in as many matches when they lock horns with Korea Republic in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ semi-finals on Wednesday.

The teams met in the group stage, with DPR Korea cruising to a 5-0 win as they underlined their status as favourites with a perfect run to the last four stage, netting 22 goals and conceding none. 

Japan’s Iwasaki, China PR’s Yu ready to excel

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Japan’s Iwasaki, China PR’s Yu ready to excel

Thammasat: Japan’s Uruha Iwasaki and China PR’s Yue Xingyue are aiming to improve their individual performances when their sides meet in the semi-finals of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Wednesday.

Both played pivotal roles as their teams breezed through the group stage with perfect records, and put in equally strong showings in the quarter-finals.

Iwasaki, Japan’s first choice goalkeeper, has been a safe pair of hands, conceding only twice in the group stage encounter against Australia but is not satisfied with her performance. 

Oh and Ri relishing face-off

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Oh and Ri relishing face-off

Pathum Thani: Korea Republic’s Oh Dan-bi and DPR Korea’s Ri Su Jong will take centre stage when their sides meet in the semi-finals of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Wednesday.

For defender Oh, the match presents an opportunity to show how much Korea Republic have grown since their 5-0 defeat to the defending champions in the group stage while Ri will be aiming to keep her team’s title defence on track. 

The 19-year-old, who plays for UNSW FC in Australia, featured in the defeat to DPR Korea and later helped her side reach the semi-finals after a hard-fought 2-1 extra-time win against Thailand in the quarter-finals, coming on as a late substitute for Han Min-seo.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u20_womens_asian_cup.html/video/u20wac-semi-finals-preview

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.

Nuengrutai: Luck not on Thailand's side

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Nuengrutai: Luck not on Thailand's side

Pathum Thani: Thailand head coach Nuengrutai Srathongvian cut a dejected figure after her side's 2-1 defeat to Korea Republic in the quarter-finals of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Sunday.

The hosts came back strongly to level the score in the second half but conceded in extra time, leaving Nuengrutai heartbroken.

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

Han hails DPR Korea for passing stiff test

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Han hails DPR Korea for passing stiff test

Pathum Thani: DPR Korea head coach Han Chol Hok was full of praise for his charges as they booked their place in the last four of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ with a 3-0 win over Australia in the quarter-finals on Sunday.

The victory not only saw the reigning champions move a step closer to retaining their crown, but did so while remaining the only side yet to concede a goal.

Australia exit with pride, says Epakis

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Australia exit with pride, says Epakis

Pathum Thani: As Australia’s journey at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ was halted by DPR Korea in Sunday’s quarter-final clash, head coach Alexander Epakis urged his squad to hold their heads up high.

The 2024 semi-finalists faced the defending champions after a tough group stage match against six-time winners Japan on Wednesday, earning the head coach’s admiration for rising to the challenge of facing two tournament favourites on back-to-back occasions.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u20_womens_asian_cup.html/video/u20wac-|-quarter-finals-dpr-korea-3-0-australia

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.

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Preview - SF: China PR v Japan

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Preview - SF: China PR v Japan

Thammasat: China PR have full confidence that they will get the better of Japan when the sides meet in their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ semi-final on Wednesday.

The 2006 champions made the semi-finals with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Uzbekistan in their last eight tie after a perfect group stage run, and head coach Colin Bell is optimistic they will continue their run by going past six-time winners Japan. 

Preview - SF: DPR Korea v Korea Republic

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Preview - SF: DPR Korea v Korea Republic

Pathum Thani: Reigning champions DPR Korea will be aiming for a second win in as many matches when they lock horns with Korea Republic in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ semi-finals on Wednesday.

The teams met in the group stage, with DPR Korea cruising to a 5-0 win as they underlined their status as favourites with a perfect run to the last four stage, netting 22 goals and conceding none. 

Japan’s Iwasaki, China PR’s Yu ready to excel

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Japan’s Iwasaki, China PR’s Yu ready to excel

Thammasat: Japan’s Uruha Iwasaki and China PR’s Yue Xingyue are aiming to improve their individual performances when their sides meet in the semi-finals of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Wednesday.

Both played pivotal roles as their teams breezed through the group stage with perfect records, and put in equally strong showings in the quarter-finals.

Iwasaki, Japan’s first choice goalkeeper, has been a safe pair of hands, conceding only twice in the group stage encounter against Australia but is not satisfied with her performance. 

Oh and Ri relishing face-off

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Oh and Ri relishing face-off

Pathum Thani: Korea Republic’s Oh Dan-bi and DPR Korea’s Ri Su Jong will take centre stage when their sides meet in the semi-finals of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Wednesday.

For defender Oh, the match presents an opportunity to show how much Korea Republic have grown since their 5-0 defeat to the defending champions in the group stage while Ri will be aiming to keep her team’s title defence on track. 

The 19-year-old, who plays for UNSW FC in Australia, featured in the defeat to DPR Korea and later helped her side reach the semi-finals after a hard-fought 2-1 extra-time win against Thailand in the quarter-finals, coming on as a late substitute for Han Min-seo.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u20_womens_asian_cup.html/video/u20wac-semi-finals-preview

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.

Nuengrutai: Luck not on Thailand's side

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Nuengrutai: Luck not on Thailand's side

Pathum Thani: Thailand head coach Nuengrutai Srathongvian cut a dejected figure after her side's 2-1 defeat to Korea Republic in the quarter-finals of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Sunday.

The hosts came back strongly to level the score in the second half but conceded in extra time, leaving Nuengrutai heartbroken.

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

Han hails DPR Korea for passing stiff test

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Han hails DPR Korea for passing stiff test

Pathum Thani: DPR Korea head coach Han Chol Hok was full of praise for his charges as they booked their place in the last four of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ with a 3-0 win over Australia in the quarter-finals on Sunday.

The victory not only saw the reigning champions move a step closer to retaining their crown, but did so while remaining the only side yet to concede a goal.

Australia exit with pride, says Epakis

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Australia exit with pride, says Epakis

Pathum Thani: As Australia’s journey at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ was halted by DPR Korea in Sunday’s quarter-final clash, head coach Alexander Epakis urged his squad to hold their heads up high.

The 2024 semi-finalists faced the defending champions after a tough group stage match against six-time winners Japan on Wednesday, earning the head coach’s admiration for rising to the challenge of facing two tournament favourites on back-to-back occasions.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u20_womens_asian_cup.html/video/u20wac-|-quarter-finals-dpr-korea-3-0-australia

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.