Vote for your Best Goal of #AFCU17 Thailand 2023

Wed, 05 Jul, 2023

Vote for your Best Goal of #AFCU17 Thailand 2023

Bangkok: The curtain came down on the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Sunday with Japan being crowned champions for a record-extending fourth time while also retaining their title following a 3-0 win over Korea Republic in the final at Pathum Thani Stadium. 

The victory saw the young Samurai Blue take their goals tally to an incredible 22 in just six games as the East Asians took the overall number of goals scored in the tournament to 99 in 31 matches – a rate of just over three per game. 
 
The-AFC.com has now selected eight of the best from the continental campaign and asks you, the fans of Asian football, to tell us which one is your favourite by voting in the poll below. 

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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.

Moriyama credits Nawata’s heroics for title win

Mon, 03 Jul, 2023

Moriyama credits Nawata’s heroics for title win

Pathum Thani: Head coach Yoshiro Moriyama said Gaku Nawata’s two goals were the defining moments in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 final triumph against Korea Republic on Sunday.

Nawata struck his first with a sublime free-kick just after Korea Republic had been reduced to 10 players while his second ended whatever hopes their East Asian rivals had of a comeback, with the player going on to scoop the Most Valuable Player and Cremo Top Goalscorer Awards.  Yutaka Michiwaki netted the third in added time.
 
The triumph meant Moriyama added the AFC U17 Asian Cup title to the AFC U-16 Championship crown he guided Japan to in 2018. 

We will bounce back, promises Byun

Mon, 03 Jul, 2023

We will bounce back, promises Byun

Pathum Thani: Byun Sung-hwan quickly shifted his attention towards the future after his Korea Republic side suffered a 3-0 defeat to Japan in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 final on Sunday.

It was a heartbreaking defeat for Korea Republic, who had held their own until Ko Jong-hyun was sent off just before the break after receiving a second yellow card.
 
Japan scored from the subsequent free-kick and as Korea Republic pushed forward in the second half, their East Asian rivals took advantage to score an emphatic win at the Pathum Thani Stadium.

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.

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.

Reibelt ready to make home crowd proud

Wed, 05 Jul, 2023

Reibelt ready to make home crowd proud

Kuala Lumpur: Only months after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s match officials are now ready to represent the Continent on the biggest stage in women’s football with five women referees from Asia being selected to officiate at the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.

Casey Reibelt is one of the five women referees from Asia who will be seen at the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, alongside compatriot Kate Jacewicz, Japan’s Yoshimi Yamashita, and Kim Yu-jeong and Oh Hyeong-jeong of Korea Republic. 

Injured Jean-Francois out as France name squad

Wed, 05 Jul, 2023

Injured Jean-Francois out as France name squad

Clairefontaine-En-Yvelines: Midfielder Oriane Jean-Francois has been ruled out injured as France named their 23 players for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 on Tuesday.

Paris Saint-German's Jean-Francois, has three caps for France, but had been struggling for several weeks with an adductor problem.

Firmino joins Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli

Wed, 05 Jul, 2023

Firmino joins Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli

Paris: Brazilian forward Roberto Firmino became the latest high-profile player to complete a move to Saudi Arabia, signing for Al Ahli on Tuesday after his contract with Premier League giants Liverpool expired.

The 31-year-old left Liverpool after eight seasons at Anfield, during which time he scored 111 goals in 362 appearances and won the Premier League, UEFA Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup.