Japan beat DPR Korea on penalties to book final ticket

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Japan beat DPR Korea on penalties to book final ticket

Rabat: Japan secured their long-awaited return to the final of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in the most dramatic of circumstances after scoring an injury-time equaliser against DPR Korea before edging the two-time defending champions in a penalty shootout on Wednesday.

Champions in 2014, Japan will meet Nigeria - who beat Brazil 3-1 in their last four tie - in the final of the Morocco 2026 edition on Saturday.

Group A: Ayeyawady FC - Women (MYA) 0-2 INAC Kobe Leonessa (JPN)

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Group A: Ayeyawady FC - Women (MYA) 0-2 INAC Kobe Leonessa (JPN)

Yangon: INAC Kobe Leonessa confirmed their quarter-final berth after defeating Ayeyawady FC - Women 2-0 in their AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27 Group A tie on Wednesday.

The Japanese side made it two wins out of two with goals from Azumi Manriki and Chisato Minowa sealing the victory, with defending champions Naegohyang Women’s FC also through to the next stage from the group.

Group A: BAM Khatoon FC (IRN) 1-6 Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK)

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Group A: BAM Khatoon FC (IRN) 1-6 Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK)

Yangon: Defending champions Naegohyang Women’s FC closed in on the quarter-finals after cruising 6-1 past BAM Khatoon FC in their AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27 Group A tie on Wednesday.

Kim Song Ok and Ri Kum Hyang set the early tone going into the break as the DPR Korea side powered through the second half with further goals to seal the convincing victory.

Group B: East Bengal FC (IND) 1-4 Hwacheon KSPO WFC (KOR)

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Group B: East Bengal FC (IND) 1-4 Hwacheon KSPO WFC (KOR)

Kolkata: Hwacheon KSPO WFC revived their knockout stage hopes with a 4-1 win against East Bengal FC in their AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Group B clash on Wednesday.

After a 1-1 stalemate in the first half, Hwacheon ran riot in the second half to walk away with the victory as they moved to three points, the same as East Bengal.

The deciding fixtures on Saturday will see Hwacheon face Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC of Vietnam while East Bengal have a tough task against DPR Korea’s 4.25 SC, who have already secured one of the two automatic qualification spots.

Group B: 4.25 SC (PRK) 6-0 Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC (VIE)

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Group B: 4.25 SC (PRK) 6-0 Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC (VIE)

Kolkata: 4.25 SC booked their berth in the knockout stage of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ after picking up a 6-0 win against Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC in their Group B tie on Wednesday.

Kim Kwang Min’s side have six points from two matches and are assured of a top two finish in the group regardless of what happens in the remaining games.

Group C: PFC Nasaf (UZB) 1-2 Beijing Jingtan Football Club (CHN)

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Group C: PFC Nasaf (UZB) 1-2 Beijing Jingtan Football Club (CHN)

Qarshi: Wang Yanwen netted twice to give Beijing Jingtan Football Club a come-from-behind 2-1 win over PFC Nasaf on Wednesday and earn them a spot in the quarter-finals of the AFC Women's Champions League Elite 2026/2027™.

The victory left the continental debutants with a maximum of six points from two matches in Group C while Uzbekistan’s Nasaf are three adrift alongside Melbourne City FC.