Osmera: Development of Malaysian players will continue

Thu, 22 Jun, 2023

Osmera: Development of Malaysian players will continue

Pathum Thailand: Malaysia’s run in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 may have come to an end but head coach Osmera Omaro is determined that his players continue to develop as they prepare to take the next step in their budding careers.

A brace by Dainei Mat Disa saw Malaysia come from behind to defeat Laos 2-1 in their final Group A tie at the Thammasat Stadium on Wednesday as they finished third on three points. 

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Group A: Dainei double sees Malaysia end on high note

Thu, 22 Jun, 2023

Group A: Dainei double sees Malaysia end on high note

Pathum Thani: Malaysia ended their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group B campaign on a high after coming from behind to defeat Laos 2-1 at the Thammasat Stadium on Wednesday.

Dainei Mat Disa cancelled out Sayfon Keohanam’s opener before the Malaysia No 9 scored the winner in the 77th minute to seal their first win of the tournament.

Group A: Tanakrit strike takes Thailand to the top

Thu, 22 Jun, 2023

Group A: Tanakrit strike takes Thailand to the top

Pathum Thani: Thailand struck deep into added time to defeat Yemen 1-0 in their final AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group A tie at the Pathum Thani Stadium on Wednesday.

Defender Tanakrit Lomnak’s goal meant Thailand finished top of the group and will meet the Group B runners-up in the quarter-finals while Yemen will play the Group B winners. 

Preview - Group B: Korea Republic v IR Iran

Thu, 22 Jun, 2023

Preview - Group B: Korea Republic v IR Iran

Pathum Thani: Korea Republic head coach Byun Sung-hwan wants his team to maintain their winning momentum when they face Islamic Republic of Iran in their final AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group B tie at the Pathum Thani Stadium on Thursday.

Korea Republic are already assured of a place in the quarter-finals after consecutive victories and will face an Iran side needing to avoid defeat to join them in the knockout stage. 

Having stamped their authority on Matchday One with an impressive 6-1 defeat of Qatar, Korea Republic followed up with four unanswered goals against Afghanistan to become the first team in the competition to score double figures.

Preview - Group B: Afghanistan v Qatar

Thu, 22 Jun, 2023

Preview - Group B: Afghanistan v Qatar

Bangkok: Qatar enter their final Group B match on Thursday against Afghanistan requiring both a win and a favour from leaders Korea Republic if they are to progress to the next stage.

The West Asians claimed their first point of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 with a resolute 0-0 draw against the Islamic Republic of Iran on Monday to keep their hopes of qualifying alive. 

It means that Qatar need victory as well as for the Koreans to trump Iran - both by a sufficient combined margin - in order to overcome a 10-goal swing in goal difference to pip the Iranians to second spot.

Preview – Group C: Saudi Arabia v China PR

Thu, 22 Jun, 2023

Preview – Group C: Saudi Arabia v China PR

Chonburi: Saudi Arabia head coach Abdulwahab Nasser Alharbi says their final AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group C match against China PR on Thursday will be one that has completely different circumstances from their previous encounters.

Two-time champions of the AFC U16 Championship, Saudi Arabia have already qualified for the quarter-final thanks to consecutive 2-0 wins over Australia and Tajikistan. The West Asians, however, won’t be taking their opponents lightly.

Preview – Group C: Tajikistan v Australia

Thu, 22 Jun, 2023

Preview – Group C: Tajikistan v Australia

Bangkok: Tajikistan and Australia will go head-to-head for a place in the quarter-finals of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 when they meet in their last Group C match at the Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok on Thursday.

With Saudi Arabia already qualifying for the knock-out stage, the remaining slot is a toss-up between Tajikistan, Australia and China PR, all of whom have a realistic chance of qualifying.
 
Australia go into the match having first lost 2-0 to Saudi Arabia, but rebounded on Matchday Two to defeat China PR 5-3 while Tajikistan opened with a 1-1 draw against China PR before losing to Saudi Arabia 2-0.