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.

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Group A: Vietnam 1-0 Bangladesh

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Group A: Vietnam 1-0 Bangladesh

Nonthaburi: Vietnam defeated Bangladesh 1-0 in their final Group A of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ at the Nonthaburi Stadium on Tuesday.

With the win, Vietnam finished third in Group A but will have to wait for the remaining group stage matches to confirm a knockout stage spot as one of the best third-placed teams.

Group A: Thailand 0-1 China PR

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Group A: Thailand 0-1 China PR

Thammasat: China PR edged Thailand 1-0 to close their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ Group A campaign with maximum points at Thammasat Stadium on Tuesday.

With both sides already qualifying for the knockout stage coming into the match, the result sees the 2006 champions set up a quarter-final meeting with the best third-placed team from either Group B or C on Saturday. Thailand will face the Group B winners the following day.

Li relishing leadership role as Chinese Taipei chase growth

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Li relishing leadership role as Chinese Taipei chase growth

Pathum Thani: Chinese Taipei captain Li Chun-Mei is enjoying the opportunity of testing herself against Asia’s best at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026, embracing the tournament as both a proving ground and a platform for growth.

For the 19-year-old defender, wearing the armband is about far more than status – it is a symbol of trust, the one she carries with a strong sense of duty.

Jordan’s Al Zurikat continuing family tradition

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Jordan’s Al Zurikat continuing family tradition

Nonthaburi: Jordan’s Yasmeen Al Zurikat comes from a family where football is a tradition, so it's little surprise that she started playing the game at a very young age.

The forward headed home early in the second half in a 2-1 loss to Korea Republic in their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ Group B tie on Sunday, which spurred her teammates to continue fighting until the final whistle.

Preview - S-final (1st Leg): Gamba Osaka (JPN) v Bangkok United (THA)

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Preview - S-final (1st Leg): Gamba Osaka (JPN) v Bangkok United (THA)

Suita: Unbeaten runs will be on the line when Gamba Osaka host Bangkok United in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ semi-final on Wednesday.

Japan's Gamba progressed to the last four stage on the back of a 10-match unbeaten run while Bangkok United's march into the semi-finals was aided by going undefeated in their last four continental matches.