Japan lay early marker; Thailand vow to improve

Wed, 08 May, 2024

Japan lay early marker; Thailand vow to improve

Bali: Japan head coach Sadayoshi Shirai believes his side’s 4-0 defeat of Thailand in their first AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 Group B match on Tuesday gives them a solid foundation to achieve their target of winning the competition.  

While Thailand defended well in the first half, four-time AFC U-16 Women’s Championship winners Japan increased the tempo in the second, resulting in two goals from Anon Tsuda and one apiece from Shinjo MIharu and Sakaki Manaka.

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Group B: Japan 4-0 Thailand

Tue, 07 May, 2024

Group B: Japan 4-0 Thailand

Bali: Japan kicked off their bid for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 title with a 4-0 win over Thailand at the Captain 1 Wayan Dipta Stadium on Tuesday.

One goal apiece by Shinjo MIharu and Sakaki Manaka and two from Anon Tsuda saw the four-time AFC U-16 Women’s Championship winners go level with China PR, who beat Australia 3-0 in the earlier Group B opener.

Group B: China PR 3-0 Australia

Tue, 07 May, 2024

Group B: China PR 3-0 Australia

Bali: Li Yuhan produced an attacking masterclass as she led China PR to a 3-0 win over Australia in their opening Group B match in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 on Tuesday.

The left forward laid on one assist, twice hit the post and was a threat to Australia throughout the match, helping China PR to three points.

Dream come true for Philippines’ Collins

Tue, 07 May, 2024

Dream come true for Philippines’ Collins

Bali: The honour and privilege to play for one’s nation is an ambition achieved for Natalie Collins after she played a pivotal role in helping Philippines secure a 6-1 win over Indonesia in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 on Monday.

Collins, who plays for Heat FC in the Elite Clubs National League in the United States, scored twice in the second half, a display that she feels will make her family very proud.

Philippines’ Cohadzic pleased with ailing players' resilience; Satoru sees big lessons for Indonesia

Tue, 07 May, 2024

Philippines’ Cohadzic pleased with ailing players' resilience; Satoru sees big lessons for Indonesia

Bali: Philippines’ head coach Sinisa Cohadzic was happy to see his side start with an emphatic 6-1 win against Indonesia in Group A of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 on Monday.

Two goals each from Alexa Pino and Natalie Collins with further efforts from Jael Guy and Ariana Markey gave the Philippines a flying start with Cohadzic particularly pleased that his charges overcame medical issues heading into the game.

Jon sets sights on becoming DPR Korea’s football queen

Tue, 07 May, 2024

Jon sets sights on becoming DPR Korea’s football queen

Bali: Despite scoring a hat-trick in DPR Korea’s 7-0 defeat of Korea Republic and being named Player of the Match in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 Group A tie, Jon Il-Chong still thinks she has a lot more to contribute to her team.

The midfielder produced a sparkling display at the Bali United Training Center on Monday, first assisting teammate Ho Kyong with a pinpoint pass that resulted in DPR Korea’s second goal and then getting her own name on the scoresheet in the 47th, 50th and 88th minutes. 

Song’s tactical nous pays off for DPR Korea

Tue, 07 May, 2024

Song’s tactical nous pays off for DPR Korea

Bali: DPR Korea head coach Song Sung Gwon came away delighted with the way his team performed in their 7-0 defeat of Korea Republic in their Group A opener of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 on Monday.

The three-time AFC U-16 Women’s Championship winners applied pressure from the start at the Bali United Training Center, leaving their opponents very little space to breathe. 

IR Iran fourth in inaugural FIFA Futsal Men's World Ranking

Tue, 07 May, 2024

IR Iran fourth in inaugural FIFA Futsal Men's World Ranking

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran have debuted in fourth spot in the inaugural FIFA Men’s Futsal World Ranking.  

Iran’s position comes after they clinched the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024, while runners-up Thailand are ninth.

Uzbekistan are the third highest Asian side at 11th.

#ACL Final: 5 Classic 1st Legs

Tue, 07 May, 2024

#ACL Final: 5 Classic 1st Legs

Riyadh: The Yokohama Internatinoal Stadium plays host to the AFC Champions League 2023-24™ final first leg between Yokohama F. Marinos and Al Ain, bringing to a close a two-decade long era in Asia’s top club competition.

Twenty years earlier, Al Ain were also involved in the final, and with clubs moving into the AFC Champions League Elite and AFC Champions League 2 as of next season, the-AFC.com looks back at some of the most memorable final first legs.

Europe Wrap: Jeong strikes to down Bayern; Morita’s Sporting are Portuguese champions

Tue, 07 May, 2024

Europe Wrap: Jeong strikes to down Bayern; Morita’s Sporting are Portuguese champions

Kuala Lumpur: Korean attacking midfielder Jeong Woo-yeong came off the bench to score against his former side as VfB Stuttgart defeated Bayern Munich 3-1 in the Bundesliga on Saturday to take the race between the two sides for second place in the German top division to the final two matchdays. 

Japan midfielder Hidemasa Morita lifted the Portuguese league title with Sporting Lisbon after a 3-0 defeat of Portimonense while Australia defender Clare Hunt won the women’s cup in France with Paris Saint-Germain. 
 
Caitlin Foord supplied an assist as Arsenal dealt a massive blow for Manchester City’s title charge in England while Kyogo Furuhashi bagged a double to move Celtic closer to the title in Scotland , so join the-AFC.com as we find out how the Asian stars performed in Europe over the past week.