Australia exit with pride, says Epakis

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Australia exit with pride, says Epakis

Pathum Thani: As Australia’s journey at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ was halted by DPR Korea in Sunday’s quarter-final clash, head coach Alexander Epakis urged his squad to hold their heads up high.

The 2024 semi-finalists faced the defending champions after a tough group stage match against six-time winners Japan on Wednesday, earning the head coach’s admiration for rising to the challenge of facing two tournament favourites on back-to-back occasions.

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Q-final: DPR Korea 3-0 Australia

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

Q-final: DPR Korea 3-0 Australia

Pathum Thani: DPR Korea remained flawless as they handed Australia a 3-0 defeat in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ quarter-finals at the Pathum Thani Stadium on Sunday.

The defending champions will now face either Korea Republic or Thailand in the last four stage, while staying on track to also retain their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup title in Poland later this year.

Q-final: Thailand 1-2 Korea Republic

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Q-final: Thailand 1-2 Korea Republic

Pathim Thani: Korea Republic squeezed into the last four of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ with a 2-1 win against a spirited Thailand in extra-time in their quarter-final match at the Thammasat Stadium on Sunday.

Park Ju-ha’s 106th minute winner earned Park Youn-jeoun’s side a semi-final meeting with DPR Korea on Wednesday and also booked them a spot at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026.

R16 - Preview: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

R16 - Preview: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Jeddah: Al Sadd SC must produce their best if they are to stand a chance against Al Hilal SFC when the sides meet in the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Monday.

Both are former continental champions but Qatar's Al Sadd have only beaten Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia once in their four previous meetings in the knockout stage.

R16 - Preview: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Al Duhail SC (QAT)

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

R16 - Preview: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Al Duhail SC (QAT)

Jeddah: Al Ahli Saudi FC will start as firm favourites when they face Al Duhail SC in their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 tie on Monday.

Al Ahli will head into the tie in good form and still very much in the running for the Saudi Pro League title while Al Duhail are enduring a tough season and look set to finish in the bottom half of the Qatar Stars League.

Five-star Australia; defeats for India, Japan, Korea Republic

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

Five-star Australia; defeats for India, Japan, Korea Republic

Nairobi: Sam Kerr netted her 74th international goal to help Australia begin their FIFA Series 2026 campaign with a 5-0 win over Malawi at Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday.

India suffered a 2-0 defeat to Kenya while Korea Republic lost 5-1 Brazil in their respective FIFA Series ties.

Japan, meanwhile, were edged 2-1 by the United States in an international friendly.