Preview - Semi-final: Japan vs China PR

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - Semi-final: Japan vs China PR

Chonburi: Head coach Chan Yuen Ting is hopeful China PR can upset Japan in the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship Thailand 2019 semi-finals on Wednesday.

On top of a place in the final, Wednesday's winners will also book a spot in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2020.

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Preview - Semi-final: DPR Korea vs Australia

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - Semi-final: DPR Korea vs Australia

Chonburi: Australia head coach Rae Dower has called on her young players to outperform their heroes by defeating DPR Korea in Wednesday’s AFC U-16 Women’s Championship Thailand 2019 semi-final at IPE Chonburi Stadium.

Unbeaten through the group stage, the Junior Matildas are one win away from the dual prize of a place in Saturday’s final and a maiden FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup berth, while defeat would bring both dreams crashing down.

While Australia have become a powerhouse in the women’s game, even senior national team stars like Sam Kerr never experienced the global showpiece at youth level, and Dower called on her side to break new ground by qualifying for a first World Cup.

Six players who lit up the group stage

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Six players who lit up the group stage

Chonburi: After 12 matches, 52 goals and no shortage of memorable moments, the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship Thailand 2019 group stage has come and gone with four teams advancing to the semi-finals.

As Japan, China PR, DPR Korea and Australia prepare for Wednesday’s semi-finals, the-AFC.com looks at six talented youngsters who have shone on the big stage in Chonburi.

Group B: China PR edge Vietnam to make semis

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group B: China PR edge Vietnam to make semis

Chonburi: Shao Ziqin’s second half effort proved to be enough as China PR advanced into the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship Thailand 2019 semi-finals as Group B runners-up after beating Vietnam 1-0 at the IPE Chonburi Stadium on Sunday.

China will play Group A winners Japan in the semi-finals on Wednesday in a repeat of the 2017 third place play-off tie with a place in the 2020 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup at stake.

Group A: Japan cruise to top spot

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group A: Japan cruise to top spot

Chonburi: Japan sailed into the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship 2019 semi-finals as Group A winners after beating Thailand 8-0 at the Chonburi Stadium on Saturday.

The three-time champions will face the Group B runners-up in the semi-finals on Wednesday.

Teamwork is key, says DPR Korea’s Hong

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Teamwork is key, says DPR Korea’s Hong

Chonburi: Hong Song-ok is one of several players to have shone bright in DPR Korea’s stunning form in the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship Thailand 2019, but the midfielder believes teamwork is the key to their success.

The defending champions were outstanding in the group stage, winning all three of their matches with a record of 17 goals scored and none conceded.

Seven different players, including Hong, have found the net so far, and she believes her side’s even spread of both talent and responsibility is one of their major strengths.

Out but not over for Vietnam

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Out but not over for Vietnam

Chonburi: Vietnam exited the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship Thailand 2019 after their defeat to China PR on Sunday, but the Southeast Asians will leave with their heads held high after an impressive debut performance.

Vietnam had their backs against the wall after suffering defeats to DPR Korea and Korea Republic in their earlier Group B matches but that didn’t stop them from bringing the challenge to China.

In the end, Shao Ziqin’s 82nd minute header for China was all that separated the sides.