Martinez-inspired Mile aiming for the stars

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Martinez-inspired Mile aiming for the stars

Nonthaburi: Bangladesh’s AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ journey may have come to an end on Tuesday but goalkeeper Mile Akter said it was an adventure that the South Asian side can look back on with pride.

Making their tournament debut, Bangladesh fell to defeats against China PR, Thailand and Vietnam but earned plaudits for their determination and resilience.

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Vietnam national team is Thuy Linh’s dream

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Vietnam national team is Thuy Linh’s dream

Nonthaburi: A solitary goal from Nguyen Thi Thuy Linh saw Vietnam secure their first victory in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Tuesday.

But while the all-important goal, coupled with a dynamic performance throughout the match, saw Thuy Linh recognised as the best player of the match, the defender, though happy, didn’t think she was at her best.

Passion for the game drives China PR’s Yu

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Passion for the game drives China PR’s Yu

Pathum Thani: China PR’s Yu Xingyue has parlayed her passing interest in football to appearances on both the international and continental stage.

The midfielder, who started in all three AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ Group A matches, struck the opener in a 2-0 win in their second fixture against Bangladesh, getting in front of her marker in the 47th minute and sweeping the ball home.

Bell pleased with ‘well-deserved’ China PR win

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Bell pleased with ‘well-deserved’ China PR win

Thammasat: Thani: Head coach Colin Bell believes China PR saved their best for last after a 1-0 win over Thailand in their concluding Group A tie at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Tuesday.

A 29th minute goal by Xiao Yafei from 20 yards out made all the difference as the 2006 champions closed their group stage campaign with a perfect three-match run.

Up next for China PR in the quarter-finals are the third-placed side from either Group B or C while Thailand will face the Group B winners.

Masahiko lauds Vietnam’s performance, Bangladesh's Butler looks to the future

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Masahiko lauds Vietnam’s performance, Bangladesh's Butler looks to the future

Nonthaburi: The head coaches of Vietnam and Bangladesh lauded the performance of their respective sides as Vietnam eked out a 1-0 win against Bangladesh in Group A of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Tuesday.

The result saw Bangladesh, the only debutants in the competition, bow out while Vietnam’s knockout stage chances hang in the balance as they await Wednesday’s results from Groups B and C.

Preview - S-final (1st Leg) - Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM) v Manila Digger FC (PHI)

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Preview - S-final (1st Leg) - Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM) v Manila Digger FC (PHI)

Phnom Penh: Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC will be determined to maximise home ground advantage when they face Manila Digger FC in the first leg of their AFC Challenge League 2025/26 semi-final on Thursday.

It promises to be a thriller as Svay Rieng look set to claim the Cambodian Premier League title while Manila Digger are just three points behind in the Philippines Football League.