Usarova driven by Uzbekistan jersey

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

Usarova driven by Uzbekistan jersey

Pathum Thani: As a child kicking the ball around with boys at school, Uzbekistan’s Rukhshona Usarova already knew that the football pitch was where her calling lay.

Not long after, almost every adult in her life -  from her parents to her teachers - shared that belief, as her potential earned her a move to Jizzakh to join Sogdiana FC as a young teenager.

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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.

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.

Halmarick determined to emulate Kerr

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

Halmarick determined to emulate Kerr

Pathum Thani: A year and a half ago, Australia’s Skye Halmarick was nursing a broken foot.

On Sunday, she celebrated a hat-trick in Australia’s 5–0 win over India at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™.

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.