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East Asia Wrap: Vissel in five-star show

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Vissel in five-star show

Tokyo: Yuya Osako netted a hat-trick as Group West winners Vissel Kobe defeated Group East champions Kashima Antlers 5-0 in the first leg of the title playoff on Saturday.

Chengdu Rongcheng continued their march to the Chinese Super League title while Tainan City emerged champions in Chinese Taipei.

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#AFCU20 China 2027 - Stage set for Qualifiers

Thu, 28 May, 2026

#AFCU20 China 2027 - Stage set for Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers are set to be a scintillating affair following the Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

To be staged between August 25 and September 6, 2026 in a centralised league system, these Qualifiers will feature the implementation of a new format as part of key reforms to the AFC’s youth competitions that were ratified earlier this year.

Designed to ensure more meaningful matches and opportunities for teams to compete against opponents of similar technical competency, a two-phase system featuring a promotion and relegation mechanism has been introduced.

East Asia Wrap: Kashima, Vissel in showdown; Chengdu suffer setback

Mon, 25 May, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Kashima, Vissel in showdown; Chengdu suffer setback

Tokyo: Kashima Antlers and Vissel Kobe will square off for the title in Japan after they topped their respective League Stage groups.

Chengdu Rongcheng’s lead was trimmed in China PR after suffering only their second defeat of the season while in Chinese Taipei, the title race is going down to the final week.

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu extend lead; Vissel stay ahead; Seoul pull clear

Mon, 18 May, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu extend lead; Vissel stay ahead; Seoul pull clear

Tokyo: Chengdu Rongcheng continued to set the pace in China PR, while defending champions Shanghai Port were held again.
 

In Japan, Kashima Antlers and Vissel Kobe remained in control of their respective groups after a busy double matchweek, while FC Seoul strengthened their lead in Korea Republic.
 
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East Asia Wrap: Chengdu extend advantage; Kashima stay dominant

Mon, 11 May, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu extend advantage; Kashima stay dominant

Tokyo: Chengdu Rongcheng FC strengthened their position at the top in China PR, while Kashima Antlers continued their impressive form in Japan despite being pushed all the way by Yokohama F. Marinos.

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https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_womens_asian_cup.html/video/u17wac-group-c-philippines-0-0-chinese-taipei

#U17WAC - Group C: Philippines 0-0 Chinese Taipei

Fri, 08 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Group C: Philippines 0-0 Chinese Taipei

Suzhou: Philippines and Chinese Taipei ended their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ campaigns following a 0-0 stalemate at the Suzhou Taihu Football Sports Centre Pitch 8 on Friday.

The result meant both sides finished with a point each, which meant elimination with DPR Korea topping the group with Korea Republic second. 

#U17WAC - Preview - Group C: MD3

Wed, 06 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Preview - Group C: MD3

Suzhou: DPR Korea and Korea Republic will play for the top spot when they meet in their final Group C tie of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ on Friday.

The other match will see Philippines and Chinese Taipei battling for a win, which could potentially see the victors advancing to the quarter-finals as one of the two best third-placed finishers.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_womens_asian_cup.html/video/u17wac-group-c-chinese-taipei-0-4-korea-republic

#U17WAC - Group C: Chinese Taipei 0-4 Korea Republic

Tue, 05 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Group C: Chinese Taipei 0-4 Korea Republic

Suzhou: Korea Republic advanced to the knockout stage of the AFC Women’s U17 Asian Cup China 2026™ after a comprehensive 4-0 win over Chinese Taipei on Tuesday.

Lim Ji-hye, Kim Min-seo and Kim Hee-na were on target after Chen You-yu’s 36th minute own goal had given Korea Republic the lead and the result moves Lee Da-young’s team onto six points from their opening two matches.

#U17WAC - Preview - Group C: MD2

Sun, 03 May, 2026

#U17WAC - Preview - Group C: MD2

Suzhou: DPR Korea and Korea Republic will be aiming for second wins in Group C of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ on Tuesday.

Victories for both will confirm their knockout stage spots with a match to spare while Chinese Taipei and the Philippines will need maximum points to get their respective campaigns back on track after opening day defeats.

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu extend lead; Seoul, Vissel stunned

Mon, 04 May, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu extend lead; Seoul, Vissel stunned

Beijing: Chengdu Rongcheng tightened their grip at the top in China PR with a dramatic late win, while FC Seoul suffered a setback in Korea Republic despite remaining leaders.

Kashima Antlers and Vissel Kobe lead their respective groups in Japan despite tough matches while Tai Po produced a statement victory to shake up the Hong Kong title race.
 
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