Epakis’ Australia show their intent

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Epakis’ Australia show their intent

Pathum Thani: Head coach Alex Epakis believes Australia’s dominance in their opening AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ Group C match sets a foundation they can grow into over the course of the continental showpiece.

Australia overwhelmed Chinese Taipei 5-0 on Thursday, with Skye Halmarick and Peta Trimis both scoring twice and Triana Fuller adding to the tally in an encounter the Young Matildas controlled from the start.

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Ijiri stays grounded despite dominant Japan show

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Ijiri stays grounded despite dominant Japan show

Thammasat: Head coach Akira Ijiri was measured in his assessment following Japan’s 6-0 victory over India in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Thursday.

Japan, who led through a Thoibisana Chanu own goal in the first half, stepped up the intensity after the break, producing a five-star second-half display to underline their dominance.

Win doesn't satisfy Korea Republic’s Park; Panov hails Uzbekistan’s spirit

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Win doesn't satisfy Korea Republic’s Park; Panov hails Uzbekistan’s spirit

Nonthaburi: Despite beginning their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ campaign on a winning note, Korea Republic head coach Park Youn Jeong felt her side left much to be desired in their Group B match against Uzbekistan on Thursday.

The two-time champions were made to work hard for their 2-0 win, with Park admitting that significant improvement is needed for their match against Jordan on Sunday.

Han: Best yet to come from DPR Korea

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Han: Best yet to come from DPR Korea

Pathum Thani:  DPR Korea head coach Han Chol Hak was not at all surprised by his side’s performance against Jordan in their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ Group B opener on Thursday.

The defending champions proved a class above with hat-trick hero Kang Ryu Mi and her teammates consigning the West Asian side to an 8-0 defeat.

Group C: Australia 5-0 Chinese Taipei

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Group C: Australia 5-0 Chinese Taipei

Pathum Thani: Australia proved too strong for Chinese Taipei as they romped to a 5-0 win in their opening AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ Group C tie on Thursday.

The Young Matildas took control of the match at the Pathum Thani Stadium from the starting whistle as Chinese Taipei offered almost no resistance. 

Group C: Japan 6-0 India

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Group C: Japan 6-0 India

Thammasat: Japan underlined their title credentials with a 6-0 defeat of India in Group C of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Thursday.

Six-time champions but runners-up in 2024, Japan played delightful football from start to finish to subdue an India side making a comeback to the competition for the first time since 2006.