Byun: Korea Republic determined to end title drought

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

Byun: Korea Republic determined to end title drought

Bangkok: Korea Republic last lifted the title 21 years ago and head coach Byun Sung-hwan believes his charges are capable of ending the wait following their 4-0 win over Afghanistan in Group B of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 at the Pathum Thani Stadium on Monday.

The victory meant Korea Republic advanced to the quarter-finals with a match to spare, thanks to Islamic Republic of Iran and Qatar playing to a goalless draw later on Monday.

Byun, despite being disappointed with his team’s second-half performance, firmly believes that Korea Republic are on track to win the title for the first time since 2002.

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Maloney applauds his ‘tough Aussie kids’

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

Maloney applauds his ‘tough Aussie kids’

Chonburi: Australia produced a commanding display to defeat China PR 5-3 in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group C tie on Monday, and head coach Brad Maloney attributed their win to his team’s resilience at keeping their hopes alive for the knockout stage.

Having lost 2-0 to Saudi Arabia in their opener, Australia had to win against China PR to stay in the competition and showed nerves of steel to hang on for the three points in an exciting tie.

Group B: Afghanistan 0-4 Korea Republic

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

Group B: Afghanistan 0-4 Korea Republic

Pathum Thani: Korea Republic flexed their muscles to defeat Afghanistan 4-0 in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group B tie at the Pathum Thani Stadium on Monday.

With Islamic Republic of Iran and Qatar playing to a goalless draw in the later match, Korea Republic's two wins confirmed their spot in the knockout stage with a game to spare. 

Group B: Qatar 0-0 IR Iran

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

Group B: Qatar 0-0 IR Iran

Bangkok: Qatar kept their knockout stage hopes alive by holding Islamic Republic of Iran to the first goalless draw of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Monday. 

Try as they might, Iran could not breach the Qatari goal due to a stunning performance from goalkeeper Galal Amir Elsharkawy, who kept out a staggering nine shots.
 
The result means Korea Republic have confirmed their spot in the quarter-finals, while Iran only need a draw against the East Asians on Thursday to advance. Qatar must defeat Afghanistan to stand a chance of staying in the competition. 

Proud Pipob expects more from Thailand

Mon, 19 Jun, 2023

Proud Pipob expects more from Thailand

Pathum Thani: Pipob On-mo was effusive in his praise of his Thailand players following their 3-0 win over Malaysia in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group A tie at the Rajamangala Stadium on Sunday.

The win earned Thailand a place in the quarter-finals alongside Yemen, who defeated Laos 2-1 in the group’s other fixture with the two sides to meet on Wednesday to determine the group winners.

Thailand took a 1-0 lead going into the break with Pipob’s charges turning on the tempo in the second half to seal the emphatic victory against their Southeast Asian rivals.

Albaadani savours Yemen progress

Mon, 19 Jun, 2023

Albaadani savours Yemen progress

Pathum Thani: Head coach Mohammed Hasan Ali Albaadani was delighted with Yemen's 2-1 victory over Laos on Sunday, which sealed qualification for the quarter-finals of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023.

The West Asians had to dig deep to secure their second straight triumph in Group B at the Thammasat Stadium, with their opponents determined to bounce back after their opening-day defeat at the hands of Thailand.