Group A: Philippines 0-6 DPR Korea

Thu, 09 May, 2024

Group A: Philippines 0-6 DPR Korea

DPR Korea booked their spot in the semi-finals of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 after a 6-0 win over the Philippines in their Group A tie at the Bali United Training Center on Thursday.

Jon Il-Chong scored a brace to take her tournament tally to five while Kang Ryu Mi, Pak Il Sim, Choe Chong Gum and Son Jo Ye scored one apiece with their knockout stage spot confirmed after Korea Republic defeated Indonesia 12-0 in the group’s other tie.

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Preview - Group B: Australia v Japan

Fri, 10 May, 2024

Preview - Group B: Australia v Japan

Bali: Australia will have to beat four-time AFC U-16 Women’s Championship winners Japan in their Group B match on Thursday to keep alive their hopes of making the semi-finals of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Indonesia™ 2024.

The Junior Matildas, who breezed through qualification with a perfect record of five wins, lost their opening match 3-0 against China PR on Tuesday. Defending champions Japan, meanwhile, overcame a resilient Thailand for a 4-0 to lead the table alongside China PR.

Preview - Group B: Thailand v China PR

Fri, 10 May, 2024

Preview - Group B: Thailand v China PR

Bali: China PR are out to build on their great start in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 and secure their second win in Group B when they face Thailand on Friday.

Another three points at Bali United Training Center could potentially earn Gary van Egmond’s side a place in the semi-finals if Japan beat Australia in the other game.

My dream is to play for Barcelona, says Japan’s Miharu

Wed, 08 May, 2024

My dream is to play for Barcelona, says Japan’s Miharu

Bali: Captain Shinjo Miharu cut a commanding figure in Japan’s 4-0 win over Thailand in Group B of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 on Tuesday, with her calm play and precision passing in the high-octane tie being rewarded with Player of the Match honours. 

The 17-year-old, who head coach Sadayoshi Shirai calls “our best player”, not only led her team to their opening win but also scored Japan’s first goal via a swerving shot from inside the box that left Thai keeper Atima Boonprakanpai helpless.

China PR’s Li wants goals to match performance

Tue, 07 May, 2024

China PR’s Li wants goals to match performance

Bali: Li Yuhan produced an eye-catching performance for China PR as they asserted themselves as early contenders for a place in the semi-finals of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024.

Li was a constant menace to Australia’s defence in a 3-0 win for the Chinese at Bali United Training Center in their Group B opener on Tuesday.

Al Ain FC - Road to the #ACL Final

Thu, 09 May, 2024

Al Ain FC - Road to the #ACL Final

Kuala Lumpur: Al Ain return to the AFC Champions League™ final for the fourth time in their history after 2002-03, 2005 and 2016, having won the inaugural title then lost to Al Ittihad and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors respectively.

Ahead of the first leg of the Emirati giants’ encounter with Yokohama F. Marinos, the-AFC.com reviews Al Ain’s journey to the 2023/24 final, which saw them eliminate some of the biggest teams in Asia to reach this stage.

Yokohama F. Marinos - Road to the #ACL Final

Wed, 08 May, 2024

Yokohama F. Marinos - Road to the #ACL Final

Kuala Lumpur: Japan's Yokohama F. Marinos are aiming to write a new chapter in their glorious history when they take on Al Ain FC of the United Arab Emirates in the the final of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24.

Harry Kewell’s Marinos defeated Ulsan Hyundai FC on penalties in last month's semi-final and they will now look to clear the final hurdle and lift their maiden title in what is their sixth appearance in Asia’s premier club competition.
 
With the first leg to be played at Yokohama International Stadium on Saturday, the-AFC.com takes a look back at the J1 League side's memorable journey to the showpiece event.

Preview - Final: Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies (JPN) v Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women's FC (KOR)

Thu, 09 May, 2024

Preview - Final: Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies (JPN) v Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women's FC (KOR)

Saitama: Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies and Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women’s FC of Korea Republic will battle it out in the final of the AFC Women's Club Championship™ at Urawa Komaba Stadium on Friday.

With the competition set to make way for the AFC Women’s Champions League™ from the 2024/25 season, both teams will be aiming to etch their name in the history books by lifting the trophy.

Kewell relishing stepping into the unknown with Yokohama

Wed, 08 May, 2024

Kewell relishing stepping into the unknown with Yokohama

Yokohama: Harry Kewell will be taking a step into the unknown when he leads his Yokohama F. Marinos side into the first leg of the AFC Champions League™ 2023-24 final against Al Ain of the United Arab Emirates at the Yokohama International Stadium on Saturday.

The former Liverpool and Australia winger has vast experience from his playing days to draw on as he primes his squad for the continental final, but even for someone with Kewell’s background the upcoming two-legged decider represents a new frontier.