Preview - Group B: Spain v Korea Republic

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

Preview - Group B: Spain v Korea Republic

Santo Domingo: Korea Republic face an acid test when they take on two-time defending champions Spain in their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 Group B tie at the Estadio Felix Sanchez on Saturday.

Korea Republic's campaign got off to a shaky start as they had to come from a goal down to draw 1-1 against Colombia, thanks to Casey Phair converting from the spot.

Group B: Korea Republic 1-1 Colombia

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

Group B: Korea Republic 1-1 Colombia

Santo Domingo: Casey Phair's penalty secured Korea Republic a 1-1 draw with Colombia in their opening FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 Group B tie on Wednesday.

In the group's other tie, two-time champions Spain began their title defence with an impressive 3-1 win over the United States.

Group C: DPR Korea 4-1 Mexico

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

Group C: DPR Korea 4-1 Mexico

Santiago de los Caballeros: Choe Rim Jong fired a hat-trick and an assist as DPR Korea registered an emphatic 4-1 win over Mexico in their FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 Group C opener on Thursday.

Seeking to emulate their compatriots who lifted the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024, DPR Korea settled quickly into the tie at CFC Stadium in Santiago de los Caballeros.

Group D: Japan 0-0 Poland

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

Group D: Japan 0-0 Poland

Santo Domingo: Japan begin their bid for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 title with a 0-0 draw against Poland in their Group D tie on Thursday.

The debutant European side had the better chances and Japan will aim to improve when they face Brazil - who opened their campaign with a 1-0 win over Zambia, on Sunday.

#WACFutsal2025 Qualifiers Draw finalised

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

#WACFutsal2025 Qualifiers Draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The 19 teams aiming to earn places in the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 learnt their opponents following the conclusion of the Qualifiers draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The teams were drawn into four groups – three groups of five and one group of four – to contest in a centralised league format from January 11 to 19, 2025.

Nine teams – the top two of each group and the best third-placed team among all groups – will progress to the Finals and join hosts China PR and 2018’s top two, Islamic Republic of Iran and Japan, to continue their quest for glory.

Jordan’s Sellami attributes huge result to lessons well learnt

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

Jordan’s Sellami attributes huge result to lessons well learnt

Amman: Head coach Jamal Sellami admitted the lessons learnt from their defeat to Korea Republic paved the way for Jordan to register a resounding 4-0 win over Oman in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group B tie on Tuesday.

Jordan went into the match looking to bounce back after losing 2-0 to Korea Republic on Thursday while Oman were on a high after a comprehensive 4-0 defeat of Kuwait but braces from Yazan Al Naimat and Ali Alwan saw Sellami's team move up to seven points in the standings. 

Lisitsyn, Kichin delighted as Kyrgyz Republic clinch first points

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

Lisitsyn, Kichin delighted as Kyrgyz Republic clinch first points

Bishkek: Head coach Maksim Lisitsyn and captain Valerii Kichin were overjoyed after Kyrgyz Republic put in a determined performance to clinch their first win of their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 campaign on Tuesday.

Khristiian Brauzmann’s 11th minute strike ultimately separated the two sides following a keenly-fought contest at Dolen Omurzakov Stadium as Kyrgyz Republic ended a three-match losing streak while DPR Korea remained in search of a first victory.

Mixed emotions for Palestine’s Daboub, Kuwait’s Pizzi

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

Mixed emotions for Palestine’s Daboub, Kuwait’s Pizzi

Doha: It was a case of mixed emotions for Palestine and Kuwait after their pulsating 2-2 draw in Group B of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 on Tuesday.

Palestine head coach Makram Daboub was overjoyed after his side snatched a share of the spoils thanks to Zeid Qunbar’s goal in the third minute of added time to pick up only their second point while his Kuwaiti counterpart Juan Antonio Pizzi was disappointed that his team allowed victory to slip away.

Radmanovic proud of Uzbekistan; Bento rues missed chances

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

Radmanovic proud of Uzbekistan; Bento rues missed chances

Tashkent: Uzbekistan acting head coach Vlado Radmanovic hailed his side's resilience after they secured a 1-0 victory over the United Arab Emirates in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group A fixture on Tuesday.

A slow start required Radmanovich to make adjustments in the second half, with Uzbekistan securing a first-ever home victory over the UAE.