#AFCU17 - Facts and Figures

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some interesting facts and figures ahead of the tournament.

After a tournament that saw 384 goals in 130 matches, it’s now up to you, the fans of Asian football, to decide which goal deserves to be named the best of the tournament. So in the second semi-final, the-AFC.com brings you eight goals from the West Asia section of the draw for you to look back on.

After reviewing our selection below, don’t forget to vote for your favourite in the poll at the bottom of the article to help decide which among these goals will advance to the final to face the best goals from the East Asia side of the draw.

Formerly known as the AFC U-16 Championship, the 19th edition will see 16 teams vying for the newly-minted trophy.

As we approach the kick-off, join the-AFC.com as we revisit the previous editions of a tournament which has been the launchpad for many great Asian players.

After a goalless first half at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Ernist Batyrkanov came to Kyrgyz Republic’s rescue with a last-gasp effort.

The victory took Chinese Taipei to four points and their passage was confirmed after hosts Myanmar were defeated 5-0 by China PR, as they finished second on goal difference.

Group A winners Australia, runners-up Vietnam and China PR had already confirmed three of the four spots available in the Qualifiers, joining the three highest seeded sides from the AFC U-19 Women’s Championship Thailand 2019 - Japan, DPR Korea and Korea Republic – as well as host nation Uzbekistan in the March 3-16, 2024 Finals.

India defeated Mongolia 2-0 while Lebanon beat Vanuatu 3-1.

Set to co-host the FIFA Women's World Cup with New Zealand, Australia were unchanged at 10th in the latest FIFA Women's World Ranking released on Friday.

The 55-year-old replaces Kim Sang-sik after the ex-Korea Republic international defender left by mutual consent following a poor start to the new season, which has left Jeonbuk in seventh place in the 12-team standings.