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Preview - Group A: Vietnam v Bangladesh

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

Preview - Group A: Vietnam v Bangladesh

Nonthaburi: Vietnam and Bangladesh will have everything to play for when the sides meet in their final Group A match of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Tuesday.

Both sides enter the tie with two successive defeats, rendering their final group stage encounter a last-ditch effort to reach the quarter-finals as one of the two best third-placed teams.

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram almost there

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram almost there

Kuala Lumpur: Buriram United moved within a point of retaining the Thai League 1 title despite a stalemate with Ratchaburi FC.

In Cambodia, Preah Khan Svay Rieng FC are almost sure of emerging champions again while there was also action in Australia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore.

The-AFC.com takes a look at the past week's domestic scene across ASEAN.

Nuengrutai hails Thailand’s spirit

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

Nuengrutai hails Thailand’s spirit

Thammasat: Thailand head coach Nuengrutai Srathongvian expressed delight after her side sealed their place in the quarter-finals of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026™ with a 4-1 win over Vietnam in Group B on Saturday.

The hosts went into the half-time break with a 3-0 lead and showed no signs of slowing down after the restart in a display which, according to Nuengrutai, summed up the spirit of her squad.

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Group A: Vietnam 1-4 Thailand

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

Group A: Vietnam 1-4 Thailand

Thammasat: Thailand cruised to a 4-1 win over Vietnam in their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ Group A tie at the Thammasat Stadium on Saturday. 

With a place in the knockout stage now confirmed, the hosts will battle 2006 champions China PR on Tuesday for the top spot in Group A, while Vietnam will seek a win against Bangladesh to stay in contention. 

Preview - Group A: Vietnam v Thailand

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

Preview - Group A: Vietnam v Thailand

Thammasat: Following the opening day defeat against China PR, Vietnam are determined to turn the tide when they face Thailand in Group B of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Saturday.

The Southeast Asian side suffered a 3-0 loss in their opening fixture, but head coach Masahiko Okiyama - content with the performance of his charges - is not eyeing any major upheaval ahead of taking on the hosts.

China PR can do better, admits Bell

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

China PR can do better, admits Bell

Nonthaburi: China PR head coach Colin Bell had mixed feelings about his squad’s performance as the young Steel Roses began their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ campaign with a 3-0 win over Vietnam in Group A on Wednesday.

While content with obtaining maximum points from the opening match, the Englishman admitted that he expects more from his team in the upcoming games.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u20_womens_asian_cup.html/video/u20wac-group-a-china-pr-3-0-vietnam

Group A: China PR 3-0 Vietnam

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Group A: China PR 3-0 Vietnam

Nonthaburi: China PR began their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ campaign with a convincing 3-0 win over Vietnam in their opening Group A match at the Nonthaburi Stadium on Wednesday.

Champions in 2006, China PR will seek a second win when they face Bangladesh on Saturday, while Vietnam will need to bounce back against Thailand.

Qualifiers - Group F: Vietnam 3-1 Malaysia

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Qualifiers - Group F: Vietnam 3-1 Malaysia

Nam Dinh: Vietnam sealed a perfect AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group F campaign with a 3-1 win against Malaysia at Thien Truong Stadium on Tuesday.

Three headers secured Kim Sang-sik’s side a comfortable win as they can start looking forward to a third successive appearance at the continental showpiece in January.

Preview - Group A: China PR v Vietnam

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Preview - Group A: China PR v Vietnam

Nonthaburi: As China PR and Vietnam prepare to clash in their opening Group A match of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Wednesday, both head coaches expressed optimism after extensive preparations ahead of the competition.

China PR, champions in 2006, have failed to progress beyond the group stage in the previous two editions, and now, with months of training under their belt, head coach Colin Bell is hopeful of his charges translating their hard work onto the pitch.

Naegohyang‘s Ri promises improvement

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

Naegohyang‘s Ri promises improvement

Vientiane: Ri Yu Il has no doubt that improvements are needed from his Naegohyang Women’s FC side despite a comfortable 3-0 win against Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC in their AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ quarter-final on Saturday.

The DPR Korea side only had one goal to show despite a dominant opening half with Kim Hye Yong’s 40th minute header giving her team the lead before further efforts from Jong Kum and Kim Kyong Yong after the break added gloss to the final result.