AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup
The defending champions are aiming for their third title and a ninth FIFA U20 Women's World Cup qualification, and head coach Han Chol Hak knows a winning start is integral to their aspirations.
“We would like to have a good result in our first match and throughout the tournament so that we can qualify again,” said Han. “We only know a little about Jordan’s style of play, but we will try our best to start with a win.”
Led by striker Ho Kyong - who struck eight times in the Qualifiers - the reigning world champions breezed through with maximum points in Group A, scoring 36 goals in three matches and conceding none.
Led by striker Ho Kyong - who struck eight times in the Qualifiers - the reigning world champions breezed through with maximum points in Group A, scoring 36 goals in three matches and conceding none.
Han said his side have progressed since then.
“We have gained more experience from playing domestic games after the Qualifiers, and this is one of the ways we have prepared for the Finals.”
“We have gained more experience from playing domestic games after the Qualifiers, and this is one of the ways we have prepared for the Finals.”
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Jordan took a different route to the continental showpiece. The West Asia side, making only their second Finals following their 2006 debut, qualified as among three of the best second-placed teams.
Head coach Hussam Abu-Raiyyash, however, believes they are capable of making an impact.
“We are returning to this stage after 20 years, and looking forward to showing the best of our football.”
Head coach Hussam Abu-Raiyyash, however, believes they are capable of making an impact.
“We are returning to this stage after 20 years, and looking forward to showing the best of our football.”
Abu-Raiyyash said his side had undergone intensive preparations by playing friendly matches and participating in high-level training camps.
“There are no easy teams here and we will approach each match with a clear focus,” he said. “But we want to show how far we’ve come since then (2006), led by players who are known for their fierce, competitive playing style.”
“There are no easy teams here and we will approach each match with a clear focus,” he said. “But we want to show how far we’ve come since then (2006), led by players who are known for their fierce, competitive playing style.”
DPR Korea v Jordan
Venue: Pathum Thani Stadium (Pathum Thani)
Kick-off: Thursday, 20:00 (UTC+7)
Venue: Pathum Thani Stadium (Pathum Thani)
Kick-off: Thursday, 20:00 (UTC+7)
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