Park’s confidence takes Korea Republic into last four

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Park’s confidence takes Korea Republic into last four

Jeddah: Park Do-hun’s self belief came to the fore in Korea Republic’s 5-3 penalty shootout win against Tajikistan in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 quarter-finals on Monday.

The custodian turned match-winner after saving the second penalty kick from Furqon Rahimzoda, giving them a place in the semi-finals after their match had ended 2-2.

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Q-final: Korea Republic beat Tajikistan in shootout to advance

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025

Q-final: Korea Republic beat Tajikistan in shootout to advance

Jeddah: Korea Republic advanced to the U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 semi-finals after defeating Tajikistan 5-3 on penalties in their last eight tie at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium on Monday. 

With the match having ended 2-2, Korea Republic captain Koo Hyeo-bin emerged their hero after putting away the winning penalty kick in the shootout, with goalkeeper Park Do-hun playing a big role after saving Tajikistan’s second penalty kick.

Korea Republic will face Saudi Arabia in the semi-finals on Thursday.

Q-final: Dominant DPR Korea cruise past Indonesia

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Q-final: Dominant DPR Korea cruise past Indonesia

Jeddah: DPR Korea overpowered Indonesia 6-0 to march into the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 semi-finals at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on Monday.

Goals from six different players will see DPR Korea take on 2012 champions Uzbekistan in what promises to be a showcase of attacking football in the last four showdown on Thursday. 

Aliev sacrifices hat-trick to honour Uzbekistan teammate

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

Aliev sacrifices hat-trick to honour Uzbekistan teammate

Taif: Uzbekistan’s two-goal hero Asilbek Aliev sacrificed a potential hat-trick in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 quarter-final win over United Arab Emirates to give his teammate a morale boost.

Aliev had given the Central Asians a 2-0 lead with a glorious free-kick and a close-range finish after 36-minutes at the King Fahd Sports City Stadium on Sunday.

The forward then earned his team a penalty deep into first half stoppage time after he was fouled in the box, but offered the spot-kick to Sayfiddin Sodikov who had assisted him for the second goal.

Saudi Arabia's Al Otaibi eyes title after quarter-final heroics

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

Saudi Arabia's Al Otaibi eyes title after quarter-final heroics

Taif: Goalkeeper Abdulrahman Al Otaibi was the toast of the Saudi Arabia team after their quarter-final tie against Japan in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 went to penalties.

Al Otaibi denied Yuito Kamo from 12 yards as Saudi Arabia won the shootout 3-2 after the match had finished 2-2 in regulation time, sending the defending champions home.

Europe Wrap: Nakamura shines for Reims

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Europe Wrap: Nakamura shines for Reims

Kuala Lumpur: It was another memorable week for Asia’s best as Japanese international Keito Nakamura hit a brace for Reims, while Socceroo Max Balard scored his first goal of the season for Nac Breda.

The rest of the continent’s stars contributed in spades to their respective clubs, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what they’ve been up to in Europe this past week.

Preview - S-final (2nd Leg): Sharjah FC (UAE) 0 v 1 Al Taawoun FC (KSA)

Wed, 16 Apr, 2025

Preview - S-final (2nd Leg): Sharjah FC (UAE) 0 v 1 Al Taawoun FC (KSA)

Sharjah: Al Taawoun FC will have to brace themselves for a full on assault from Sharjah FC when the sides meet in the return leg of their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 semi-final on Tuesday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Taawoun will be defending a one-goal lead, courtesy of Abdelhamid Sabiri's second minute effort, but UAE's Sharjah will be confident of overturning the deficit.

Hosts of AFC women’s age-group competitions confirmed

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

Hosts of AFC women’s age-group competitions confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: Underpinned by the strategic reforms introduced to further strengthen the development of women’s football, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed the host associations for its upcoming women’s age-group competitions.

Officially ratified by the AFC Executive Committee at its last meeting on April 11, following the recommendations of the AFC Women’s Football Committee on March 31, 2025, The Football Association of Thailand has been confirmed as the Host Association of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ 2026.