Group E: Tajikistan 1-0 Cameroon

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group E: Tajikistan 1-0 Cameroon

Cariacica: Tajikistan enjoyed an opening day 1-0 win over Cameroon in Group E of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019.

The win places Tajikistan top of Group E after a thrilling Matchday One, which saw Spain and Argentina play to a goalless draw in the day's earlier match.

Tajikistan will be aiming to continue their fine form when they play Spain next.

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Group D: Japan 3-0 Netherlands

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group D: Japan 3-0 Netherlands

Vitoria: Japan laid out their credentials at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 with a convincing 3-0 win over the Netherlands at the Estádio Kléber Andrade in Vitoria on Sunday. 

Yamato Wakatsuki scored in each half, while Jun Nishikawa added a third from the penalty spot as the Asian champions made a statement of intent at Brazil 2019.

Group C: Korea Republic 2-1 Haiti

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group C: Korea Republic 2-1 Haiti

Goiania: Korea Republic nullified an energetic Haiti side to capture a 2-1 victory in Group C play at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019 at the Estádio da Serrinha on Sunday. 

The Taeguk Warriors capitalised on a goalkeeping mistake to take the lead in the 26th minute and added another to their tally 15 minutes later by forcing a turnover, earning a lead they would not relinquish to open their campaign in style.

Group B: Ecuador 2-1 Australia

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group B: Ecuador 2-1 Australia

Goiania: A strong second-half performance was not enough to rescue Australia as Ecuador claimed a 2-1 win on the opening day of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019.

Two goals in the opening nine minutes cost Australia at the Estádio Olímpico in Goiânia, Brazil, despite a spirited response from Trevor Morgan’s boys in their Group B tie on Saturday.

Asia's finest ready for challenge 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asia's finest ready for challenge 

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA U-17 World Cup 2019 kicks off in Brazil on Saturday with Asia represented by Japan, Tajikistan, Australia and Korea Republic.

The four, who qualified based on their finish in the AFC U-16 Championship 2018, will be aiming to emulate Saudi Arabia - the only team from Asia to have won the age-group tournament - and the-AFC.com tracks the challenges ahead.

High quality cast for Finals

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

High quality cast for Finals

Kuala Lumpur: The qualifying cast for the AFC U-16 Championship 2020 was finalised on Sunday with nine of the 15 teams who qualified having lifted the Continental trophy at least once before.

The 11 group winners were joined by the four best second-placed teams - Yemen, Indonesia, Uzbekistan and Oman - with the 16th spot reserved for the host country.

2020 Qualifiers - Sept 22: Results & Reports

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2020 Qualifiers - Sept 22: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U-16 Championship 2020 Qualifiers came to an end on Sunday,  with high quality action across the Continent. 

Catch up on the results and reports with the-AFC.com.