Thailand 2023: Facts & Figures

Tue, 04 Jul, 2023

Thailand 2023: Facts & Figures

Pathum Thani: After 31 AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 matches, Japan were crowned champions following their 3-0 defeat of Korea Republic in the final on Sunday.

As the dust settles on an immensely successful competition featuring the continent's brightest talents, the-AFC.com highlights some of the facts and figures that stood out from Thailand 2023.

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Tuyet Dung, Huynh Nhu to lead Vietnam's debut campaign

Tue, 04 Jul, 2023

Tuyet Dung, Huynh Nhu to lead Vietnam's debut campaign

Hanoi: Vietnam head coach Mai Duc Chung has finalised his squad of 23 players for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, their first ever appearance at the Finals.

Duc Chung will be counting on the presence of two long-serving stalwarts of Vietnam women’s football in midfielder Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung and record goalscorer forward Huynh Nhu to lead the team in their Group E challenge.

Gerrard takes charge of Al Ettifaq

Tue, 04 Jul, 2023

Gerrard takes charge of Al Ettifaq

Riyadh: Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been appointed as the head coach of Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq.

The 43-year-old's appointment comes after being out of the game since leaving English Premier League side Aston Villa last October.

Kerr spearheads experienced Australia squad

Mon, 03 Jul, 2023

Kerr spearheads experienced Australia squad

Sydney: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson has selected Lydia Williams and Clare Polkinghorne as well as injured duo Kyah Simon and Alanna Kennedy in his 23-player squad for the Matildas’ co-hosting of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 later this month.

Williams and Polkinghorne have become the first Australian players – male or female – to be selected for a fifth FIFA World Cup while Chelsea striker Sam Kerr will captain the team at what will be her fourth Finals.

Qatar upset Mexico to reach quarter-finals

Mon, 03 Jul, 2023

Qatar upset Mexico to reach quarter-finals

Santa Clara: Hazem Shehata’s first half strike secured Qatar a 1-0 win in their final Group B tie to advance to the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday.

The victory sealed Qatar a second place finish, two points behind Mexico, who had already booked their spot in the last-eight. The West Asian side advanced at Honduras’ expense. 

Qatar, playing for the second time as a guest team in the tournament, survived a second half onslaught from Mexico to pull off a famous victory.