Group Stage - Facts & Figures

Wed, 15 May, 2024

Group Stage - Facts & Figures

Bali: The group stage of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 concluded on Monday with the continent’s emerging stars proving their worth.

Ahead of the semi-finals which will see Korea Republic facing Japan and China PR meeting DPR Korea, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures from the group stage.

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#U17WAC - Vote for your Goal of the Group Stage

Tue, 14 May, 2024

#U17WAC - Vote for your Goal of the Group Stage

Bali: Only four teams remain in the hunt for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 title after the group stage came to a close on Monday after six days of non-stop action.

Across 12 matches at the Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium and Bali United Training Center Stadium, a total of 66 goals lit up the scoreboard, with numerous impressive shots stealing the spotlight. The-AFC.com has highlighted eight of the finest goals and ask you, the fans, to choose your favourite by voting below.

Japan's Shirai salutes his new starlets

Tue, 14 May, 2024

Japan's Shirai salutes his new starlets

Bali: Japanese head coach Sadayoshi Shirai applauded his new starlets after his side topped Group B unbeaten at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024.

A brace from Hana Kikuchi and one goal apiece from Noa Fukushima and Ririka Nezu saw the defending champions defeat China PR 4-0 in their last match on Monday, concluding their group stage by scoring 12 goals and conceding one. 

They meet Korea Republic in Thursday’s semi-finals while China PR plays DPR Korea.

Kritsada proud of Thailand’s win; Dower rues Australia’s poor finishing

Mon, 13 May, 2024

Kritsada proud of Thailand’s win; Dower rues Australia’s poor finishing

Bali: Kritsada Phungmali finally saw the best of his Thailand side after they beat Australia 3-1 in their final Group B match at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024.

Thailand fought back from a goal down to win the game through efforts from Kurisara Limpawanich, Rinyaphat Moodong and Chutikan Kutikhun with head coach Kritsada putting that down to the players learning from their earlier experiences in the tournament.

#ACLFinal 1st Leg: What They Said

Tue, 14 May, 2024

#ACLFinal 1st Leg: What They Said

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Final is at the halfway stage with Yokohama F. Marinos holding a narrow advantage following a 2-1 triumph at home against Al Ain FC.

Mohammed Abbas gave the Emiratis an early lead at Yokohama International Stadium before second-half strikes from Asahi Uenaka and Kota Watanabe meant the Marinos will take what could be a priceless lead to Al Ain for the second leg on May 25.

As the two teams now look ahead to the return meeting, the-AFC.com looks back at what some of those involved had to say about the first leg.

Europe Wrap: Machida hits winner in Belgian Cup final; Miyazawa lifts FA Cup

Tue, 14 May, 2024

Europe Wrap: Machida hits winner in Belgian Cup final; Miyazawa lifts FA Cup

Kuala Lumpur: Japanese defender Koki Machida stabbed home from a corner in the dying seconds of the first half to help Union Saint-Gilloise edge Royal Antwerp 1-0 in the Belgian Cup final in Brussels on Thursday and secure the title for the third time.

Another Japanese star also experienced cup glory during the week as Hinata Miyazawa lifted the Women’s FA Cup in England with Manchester United while Australia full-back Ellie Carpenter’s Lyon set up a title showdown with Clare Hunt’s Paris Saint-Germain in France.

Lee Jae-sung struck twice to help Mainz down Borussia Dortmund 3-0 in Germany, Islamic Republic of Iran striker Mehdi Taremi hit a late winner for FC Porto in Portugal and Bahrain’s Abdulla Yusuf Helal scored for Mlada Boleslav in the Czech Republic, so join the-AFC.com as we find out how the Asian stars performed in Europe over the past week.