Suzuki urges Japan to raise level

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

Suzuki urges Japan to raise level

Pathum Thani: Haruko Suzuki insists Japan are still a work in progress despite the six-time champions booking their spot in the quarter-finals of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ with a 2-0 win against Chinese Taipei on Sunday.

The victory means Japan advanced with a match to spare and they will face Australia on Wednesday to decide the Group C winners.

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Epakis: Australia have more to offer

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

Epakis: Australia have more to offer

Pathum Thani: Despite Australia having secured back‑to‑back 5–0 victories at the AFC U‑20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™, head coach Alexander Epakis is confident there is much more to come from his side.

The latest was Sunday’s victory but while the scoreline reflected a comfortable win, Epakis acknowledged that it took some time for Australia to settle into the game, with their opening goal arriving just before the 40th minute.

Han expects better from DPR Korea

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

Han expects better from DPR Korea

Pathum Thani: A 6-0 win and a ticket to the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ quarter-finals were not enough to impress DPR Korea head coach Han Chol Hak.

As the defending champions moved a step closer to retaining the continental crown, Han feels that his side have yet to live up to the standards he had set.

We must remain focused, says Korea Republic’s Park

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

We must remain focused, says Korea Republic’s Park

Nonthaburi: Head coach Park Youn-jeong was dissatisfied with Korea Republic’s lapses of concentration in their 2-1 win over Jordan in their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ Group B match on Sunday.

Champions in 2004 and 2013, Korea Republic scored late in the first half through Jin Hye-rin and Lee Hae-un but allowed Jordan back in the game with a goal in the 51st minute.

Goals are my birthday gift for dad, says Thailand’s Rinayaphat

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

Goals are my birthday gift for dad, says Thailand’s Rinayaphat

Thammasat: Thailand’s win over Vietnam in Saturday’s Group A tie ensured their place in the knockout stage of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ for only the second time in history.

Thailand had to come from behind to defeat Bangladesh 3-2 in their opening match, before emerging 4-1 victors against Vietnam, with much of the success the hosts have enjoyed so far owed to captain Rinayaphat Moondong, who has scored thrice in the two matches.

Bell thrilled with China PR's second-half surge

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

Bell thrilled with China PR's second-half surge

Nonthaburi: Head coach Colin Bell credited China PR’s second-half turnaround for the 2-0 win over Bangladesh in their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ clash on Saturday.

The 2006 champions wasted numerous chances in the Group A encounter before tightening their act and scoring through Yu Xingyue and Wang Aifang in the 46th and 82nd minutes to seal knockout stage qualification with a match to spare.