#FIFAWWC Watch: 30 Days To Go

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

#FIFAWWC Watch: 30 Days To Go

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 is now just one month away and Asia’s six representatives are ramping up their preparations ahead of the big kick-off. 

A number of players will go into the tournament on the back of outstanding performances in Europe, the United States, or their domestic leagues in Asia, and they will now look to carry that momentum into the global showpiece. 

Preview - Group A: Thailand v Yemen

Wed, 21 Jun, 2023

Preview - Group A: Thailand v Yemen

Pathum Thani: Top spot in Group A will be at stake when Thailand take on Yemen in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Wednesday.

Both teams have won each of their first two matches to seal qualification to the quarter-finals, with Yemen leading the standings thanks to a superior goal difference.

Preview - Group A: Malaysia v Laos

Wed, 21 Jun, 2023

Preview - Group A: Malaysia v Laos

Bangkok: Malaysia head coach Osmera Omaro wants his players to end their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 campaign with a victory against Laos at the Thammasat Stadium on Wednesday.

Both teams have yet to earn a victory in the tournament, having lost to Yemen and Thailand in Group A.

Maloney applauds his ‘tough Aussie kids’

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

Maloney applauds his ‘tough Aussie kids’

Chonburi: Australia produced a commanding display to defeat China PR 5-3 in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group C tie on Monday, and head coach Brad Maloney attributed their win to his team’s resilience at keeping their hopes alive for the knockout stage.

Having lost 2-0 to Saudi Arabia in their opener, Australia had to win against China PR to stay in the competition and showed nerves of steel to hang on for the three points in an exciting tie.

Alharbi looks forward to giving Saudi Arabia a bigger sense of achievement

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

Alharbi looks forward to giving Saudi Arabia a bigger sense of achievement

Chonburi: Saudi Arabia’s second consecutive win at the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 earned them a knock-out stage berth, and head coach Abdulwahab Nasser Alharbi wants further progress to give his team a bigger sense of achievement.

Saudi Arabia defeated Tajikistan 2-0 on Matchday Two after seeing off Australia with the same score in their opening match. Monday’s result has the team sitting pretty at the top of Group C with maximum points heading into their last game.

IR Iran to focus on building morale after draw

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

IR Iran to focus on building morale after draw

Bangkok: Islamic Republic of Iran head coach Hossein Abdi lamented his team’s missed opportunity to collect three points after they were held 0-0 by Qatar in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group B tie on Monday.

Following an impressive 6-1 triumph over Afghanistan on Matchday One, a second win would have sealed Iran a place in the knockout stage but they now need to avoid defeat against already-qualified Korea Republic on Thursday to advance.  

Byun: Korea Republic determined to end title drought

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

Byun: Korea Republic determined to end title drought

Bangkok: Korea Republic last lifted the title 21 years ago and head coach Byun Sung-hwan believes his charges are capable of ending the wait following their 4-0 win over Afghanistan in Group B of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 at the Pathum Thani Stadium on Monday.

The victory meant Korea Republic advanced to the quarter-finals with a match to spare, thanks to Islamic Republic of Iran and Qatar playing to a goalless draw later on Monday.

Byun, despite being disappointed with his team’s second-half performance, firmly believes that Korea Republic are on track to win the title for the first time since 2002.