Jacewicz looks forward to second Finals

Mon, 03 Jul, 2023

Jacewicz looks forward to second Finals

Kuala Lumpur: Only months after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s match officials are now ready to represent the Continent on the biggest stage in women’s football with five women referees from Asia being selected to officiate at the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.

Besides being appointed as referee in two successive FIFA Women’s World Cups, Kate Jacewicz is also an eight-time recipient of the W-League Referee of the Year and along with compatriot Casey Reibelt, Japan’s Yoshimi Yamashita and Korea Republic’s Kim Yu-jeong and Oh Hyeon-jeong, forms the Asian quintet who were named among the appointed referees at the upcoming global showpiece.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/fifa_womens_world_cup/video/fifa_womens_world_cup_2023_referee_-_kate_jacewicz_aus.html

India, Kuwait to battle for title

Sun, 02 Jul, 2023

India, Kuwait to battle for title

Bengaluru: India will meet Kuwait in the final of the 2023 SAFF Championship after hard-fought semi-final triumphs on Saturday.

India defeated Lebanon 4-2 on penalties after their semi-final ended goalless over 120 minutes while Kuwait edged Bangladesh 1-0 in their last four tie.

Takaoka hungry to do more

Sat, 01 Jul, 2023

Takaoka hungry to do more

Pathum Thani: Japan’s goal scoring prowess has left a lasting impression during the course of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 and a key player in the successful unbeaten run of the East Asian giants has been striker Rento Takaoka.

Having featured in every match so far, Takaoka has scored once and made two assists and ahead of the much-anticipated final, the 16-year-old is determined to do even more to ensure his team head to the FIFA U17 World Cup Indonesia 2023 as continental champions.

Preview - Final: Korea Republic v Japan

Sun, 02 Jul, 2023

Preview - Final: Korea Republic v Japan

Pathum Thani: Perennial rivals Korea Republic and Japan will put their best foot forward when they square off in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 final at the Pathum Thani Stadium on Sunday.

The two teams have scored a staggering 34 goals between them with Korea Republic vying to end a 21-year wait to be champions at this age group level, while Japan are aiming to add the title to their record three AFC U-16 Championship crowns.

Unity, desire will power us, says Lim

Sat, 01 Jul, 2023

Unity, desire will power us, says Lim

Pathum Thani: Lim Hyun-sub's wish for Korea Republic to play six matches in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 has been realised and the midfielder now wants to cap their participation by lifting the title at the Pathum Thani Stadium on Sunday.

It has been 21 years since Korea Republic won the second of their AFC U16 Championship titles and Lim, 17, said the team are determined to end the long wait.