Pak: Stamina and mental strength paved DPR Korea’s path to victory

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

Pak: Stamina and mental strength paved DPR Korea’s path to victory

Jeddah: Pak Kwang Song spared no effort to ensure DPR Korea kept their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 quarter-final dreams alive against Tajikistan on Tuesday.

The midfielder netted two goals in his side’s 3-0 win, a result which moved the two-time champions to the top of Group D with four points, one clear of Tajikistan and Oman, who defeated Islamic Republic of Iran 3-2 in the other match. 

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Al Amrani delighted to have delivered for Oman

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

Al Amrani delighted to have delivered for Oman

Jeddah: Oman’s Ahmed Al Amrani couldn’t have found a better time to net his first AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 goals.

His brace against the Islamic Republic of Iran in their Group D tie on Tuesday helped Oman beat the 2008 champions 3-2 to reignite their hopes of making the knockout stage.

Supporting cast illuminating Nguyen Luc's pathway

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

Supporting cast illuminating Nguyen Luc's pathway

Taif: The pursuit to become a professional footballer is one that is filled with many challenges and obstacles but the journey for Chu Ngoc Nguyen Luc is made easier by strong support behind him.

The 16-year-old is one of many players looking to make a big impression at the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 with his Vietnam team still in the running to reach the quarter-finals.

Group D: DPR Korea 3-0 Tajikistan

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

Group D: DPR Korea 3-0 Tajikistan

Jeddah: DPR Korea outplayed Tajikistan for a deserved 3-0 win in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 tie at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on Tuesday.

The result left Group D wide open, with the two-time champions now on four points while Tajikistan remained on three, with their matches on Friday against Oman and Islamic Republic of Iran respectively to determine the two teams going into the knockout stage.

Group D: Oman 3-2 IR Iran

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

Group D: Oman 3-2 IR Iran

Jeddah: Oman came from behind twice to defeat Islamic Republic of Iran 3-2 in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Group D clash at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium on Tuesday.

Ahmed Al’Amrani emerged Oman’s hero, netting twice with the winner coming in the 89th minute to give his side their first three points, leaving Iran bottom of the group with a solitary point. 

Oman will still need a result in their final group game against DPR Korea to reach the knockout round and book a ticket at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025, while Iran will meet Tajikistan, who fell to a 3-0 defeat against the East Asians in the earlier tie on Tuesday.

Preview - Group A: Saudi Arabia v Uzbekistan

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025

Preview - Group A: Saudi Arabia v Uzbekistan

Taif: Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan are aiming to maintain their momentum in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 when they meet in their final Group A fixture on Wednesday.

Both sides are going great guns, having won consecutive matches to seal quarter-final berths as well as their FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 spots.

Preview - Group A: Thailand v China PR

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025

Preview - Group A: Thailand v China PR

Taif: Thailand and China PR will be playing for pride when they face off in their final AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Group A match at the Okaz Stadium on Wednesday.

Both teams have already been eliminated after losing their earlier two matches.

Thailand suffered a 4-1 loss against Uzbekistan and then were upstaged 3-1 by Saudi Arabia, while China PR fell to 2-1 defeats against the same opponents.