The final hurdle awaits eight teams in their quest to clinch their spots for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ as they gear up for Round 2 of the Qualifiers.
Our CommBank Young Matildas have been drawn into Group A, alongside Vietnam, IR Iran and Lebanon, with the top two sides from each group to join the three highest-seeded teams from the AFC U-19 Women’s Championship Thailand 2019 – Japan, DPR Korea, and Korea Republic – as well as host nation Uzbekistan in the Finals.
The CommBank Young Matildas advanced to Round 2 of qualifiers after a perfect run in Round 1, beating Guam 13-0 and then defeating hosts Kyrgyz Republic 7-0 to finish at the top of their group.
Returning to the global stage for the first time since 2019, the age-group tournament is set to shift from its erstwhile identity of a U-19 competition and will be played in a U-20 format.
Round 2 of the Qualifiers is set to occur between June 3 to 11, with Australia awaiting news on where they will travel for Round 2 of qualifying.
Leah Blayney’s side has been drawn alongside Vietnam, IR Iran and Lebanon. Dates and kick-off times for all three group stage games will be confirmed closer to the start of qualifying.
AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ Round 2 Qualifiers – Group A
Australia v Lebanon
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
IR Iran v Australia
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Australia v Vietnam
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
