Preview - Group D: Japan v Uzbekistan

Sat, 17 Jun, 2023

Preview - Group D: Japan v Uzbekistan

Bangkok: Group D’s opening match of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023, promises to be a grand spectacle as former champions Japan and Uzbekistan will lock horns at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok on Saturday.

For Japan, it is an opportunity to retain the title they won in 2018, when the contest was known as the AFC U16 Championship, while for Uzbekistan, it is a chance to redeem themselves after missing out on the last edition of the tournament.

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Pipob pleased with Thailand comeback in opening win

Fri, 16 Jun, 2023

Pipob pleased with Thailand comeback in opening win

Pathum Thani: It seemed like it just would not be Thailand's night as the clock ticked down in added time on Thursday in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group A opener against Laos. 

Phongsakorn Sangkasopha crashed a shot off the post in the 92nd minute, which summed up the hosts' luck up till then at the Pathum Thani Stadium, with the score appearing destined to stay at 1-1. 

But just three minutes later, a composed passing move was finished off by Chanothai Kongmeng to see Thailand take all three points after they had knocked on the Laotian door all through the second half. 

Al Baadani credits right tactics for Yemen’s impressive start

Fri, 16 Jun, 2023

Al Baadani credits right tactics for Yemen’s impressive start

Pathum Thani: Yemen head coach Mohammed Hasan Ali Al Baadani said his team’s homework paid off handsomely in their 4-0 win over Malaysia in Group A of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Thursday. 

Yemen produced a sparkling performance at the Thammasat Stadium and with three points in the bag, will be aiming to edge closer to the knockout stage when they play Laos on Sunday.

Australia fall to Argentina, Japan, Qatar impress

Fri, 16 Jun, 2023

Australia fall to Argentina, Japan, Qatar impress

Beijing: Lionel Messi scored after barely a minute as he guided Argentina to a 2-0 friendly win over Australia in Beijing on Thursday.

Takefusa Kubo, meanwhile, starred as Japan defeated El Salvador 6-0 in Toyota City. 
 
On a busy night of international football, reigning AFC Asian Cup™ champions Qatar defeated Jamaica 2-1 while India and Lebanon played to a goalless draw in the Intercontinental Cup. 

Velazquez stunner voted the best

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

Velazquez stunner voted the best

Kuala Lumpur: Leandro Velazquez's effort against Ulsan Hyundai FC has been voted as the best goal of the AFC Champions League™ 2022.

The Johor Darul Ta'zim star received 63% percent of the votes from fans, with the goal helping the Malaysian champions record a famous 2-1 win over their Korean rivals.
 
As we look forward to another exciting season, review Velazquez's goal below as well as the seven others that made the final.