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#U17WAC - Preview MD1: Group C

#U17WAC - Preview MD1: Group C

Suzhou: Defending champions DPR Korea will expect it to be business as usual when they open their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ Group C campaign against Chinese Taipei on Saturday.
The other Group C tie sees 2009 winners Korea Republic taking on the Philippines, with both seeking a winning start to bolster their chances of advancing to the knockout stage.
Korea Republic v Philippines
Venue: Suzhou Taihu Football Sports Centre Pitch 8 (Suzhou)
Kick-off: Saturday, 15:30 (UTC+8)

Former champions Korea Republic - under the tutelage of head coach Lee Da-young - are targeting to go the distance with a squad comprising the likes of Han Guk-hee and Kim Ji-eun, who gained valuable expreince at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025.

“The 23 players participating in the Asian Cup are players I have watched for years, and their individual characteristics are distinct,” said Lee. “They are players who can transform their individual energy into complete team synergy.
“During the presentation time at the team meeting, the players mentioned ‘winning’ the Asian Cup as their goal. It might sound a bit far-fetched, but we will do our best and take on the challenge without any regrets.”

Philippines, with forward Louirane Evangelista spearheading their attack, will be keen to show their growth following back-to-back qualifications to the Finals.
#U17WAC - Preview: Group Stage

#U17WAC - Preview: Group Stage

DPR Korea v Chinese Taipei
Venue: Suzhou Taihu Football Sports Centre Pitch 4 (Suzhou)
Kick-off: Saturday, 19:30 (UTC+8)

Head coach Ji Yun Nam will demand full focus from his DPR Korea side as they look to assert their dominance and title ambitions with a statement victory against Chinese Taipei.

Backed by the familiarity of 11 players from April 25 SC, Ji will be expecting a high-energy display from his charges as they look to defend the title they won two years ago.
Chinese Taipei are back in the Finals after topping Group H of the Qualifiers ahead of Jordan and Bangladesh after having missed the previous three editions.

It is a tough opening tie for head coach Cheng Ya-Hsun’ side but Chinese Taipei will be eager to prove they belong at this level.

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