China PR failed to cope with early pressure, admits Bell

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

China PR failed to cope with early pressure, admits Bell

Thammasat:  China PR head coach Colin Bell attributed Japan’s explosive start for his side’s 2-0 defeat in their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ semi-final on Wednesday.

The 2006 champions were put on the back foot from the start and down by two goals by the 24th minute, but Bell nonetheless praised his side for standing up to the six-time winners.

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DPR Korea focused on completing title mission, says Kang

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

DPR Korea focused on completing title mission, says Kang

Pathum Thani:  Kang Ryu Mi says DPR Korea will spare no effort in their bid to retain the title after helping her side to a commanding 3-0 victory over Korea Republic in their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ semi-final on Wednesday.

The Rimyongsu SC forward expressed pride in contributing on a meaningful day back home and credited the team’s unity and another clean sheet for their dominant display.

Park: Korea Republic will learn from heartbreak

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Park: Korea Republic will learn from heartbreak

Pathum Thani: Korea Republic head coach Park Youn-jeong expressed pride in her players despite a 3-0 defeat to DPR Korea in their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ semi-final at the Pathum Thani Stadium on Wednesday.

Pak Il Sim opened the scoring in the 24th minute for DPR Korea with Kang Ryu Mi adding another to leave Park’s side with a mountain to climb before Choe Yon A put the game beyond Korea Republic’s reach in the 84th minute.

S-final: Japan turn on the style against China PR

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

S-final: Japan turn on the style against China PR

Thammasat: Japan put on a commanding performance to beat China PR 2-0 in their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ semi-final at the Thammasat Stadium on Wednesday.

The six-time champions eased into their fifth consecutive final and will meet defending champions DPR Korea on Sunday in what promises to be a titanic showdown.

S-final: DPR Korea power past Korea Republic

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

S-final: DPR Korea power past Korea Republic

Pathum Thani: DPR Korea moved within one match of retaining their title after defeating Korea Republic 3-0 in their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ semi-final at the Pathum Thani Stadium on Wednesday.

Pak Il Sim’s thunderbolt and Kang Ryu Mi’s composed finish in the first half, with Choe Yon A adding the third, sent DPR Korea on their way to a ninth final appearance against six-time champions Japan, who defeated China PR 2-0 in their semi-final.

Kerr inspires Australia; Thailand triumph

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Kerr inspires Australia; Thailand triumph

Nairobi: Australia and Thailand continued their fine form in the Women's FIFA Series 2026 by defeating Kenya and Congo DR respectively to secure title triumphs on Wednesday.

Indonesia, meanwhile, downed New Caledonia while India beat Malawi to seal third-place finishes.