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.

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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.

Kim coming to the fore for Korea Republic

Sun, 13 Apr, 2025

Kim coming to the fore for Korea Republic

Jeddah: Kim Eun-seong took a while to get into his stride for Korea Republic but is now making his presence felt at the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025.

The 17-year-old was not included by head coach Back Ki-tae’s in the starting 11 in their 1-0 loss to Indonesia in Group C, but made a superb tournament debut when he scored twice in the 6-0 defeat of Afghanistan in their second match.

Shoev vows to drive Tajikistan further

Sun, 13 Apr, 2025

Shoev vows to drive Tajikistan further

Jeddah: Scoring at the continental level was a dream come true for Tajikistan’s defender Ahmadjon Shoev.

The small-statured Shoev struck the second goal in his side’s well-deserved 3-1 win over Islamic Republic of Iran in their final AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 group tie, which lifted them to the top of Group D and paved the way for an enticing quarter-final showdown with Korea Republic on Monday.

Indonesia's Alberto’s determined to live his dream

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

Indonesia's Alberto’s determined to live his dream

Jeddah: Alberto Hengga’s AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 campaign as part of the Indonesian squad is gaining traction from match to match.

The forward had a quiet night out in his first Group C match against Korea Republic, creating only one chance as his side walked off victorious with a last-minute goal by Evandra Florasta. 

DPR Korea’s Kim leads from the front

Sun, 13 Apr, 2025

DPR Korea’s Kim leads from the front

Jeddah: Kim Yu Jin has proven himself more than capable of spearheading DPR Korea’s campaign at the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025.

The 17-year-old team captain has been a solid, steady influence up front and in midfield, and in guiding his team to the quarter-finals, has kept DPR Korea on course for their third title.

Q-final: Uzbekistan cruise past UAE

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

Q-final: Uzbekistan cruise past UAE

Taif: Asilbek Aliev struck a first-half brace to send Uzbekistan into the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 semi-finals after an impressive 3-1 win against the United Arab Emirates at the King Fahd Sports City Stadium on Sunday.

The handsome win means the 2012 champions will face either Indonesia or DPR Korea in the semi-finals on Thursday. 

Q-final: Saudi Arabia edge Japan in shootout

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

Q-final: Saudi Arabia edge Japan in shootout

Taif: Saudi Arabia advanced to the semi-finals of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 after beating defending champions Japan 3-2 on penalties in their quarter-final tie on Sunday.

The absorbing contest was tied 2-2 at the end of 90 minutes with Saudi Arabia to face either Tajikistan or Korea Republic in Thursday’s semi-final.