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.

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.

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.

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.

Halmarick determined to emulate Kerr

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

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.