Jordan too strong for Afghanistan in Amman friendly

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Jordan too strong for Afghanistan in Amman friendly

Amman: Five individual goal scorers powered AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2018 hosts Jordan to a 5-0 victory in the first of two friendly matches against Afghanistan at Petra Stadium.

JORDAN 5 (Jebreen 6’, Al-Khousheh 17’, Jbarah 40’, Sweilem 73’, Al-Barghouthy 90+1’)

AFGHANISTAN 0

Looking for a return to winning ways following consecutive friendly defeats on their recent tour of Japan, the reigning West Asian champions flew out of the blocks, with Shahnaz Jebreen scoring the opening goal within six minutes.

Forward Hannah Al-Kousheh, 21, doubled the lead 11 minutes later, before prolific striker Maysa Jbarah made it 3-0 just before half time.

Afghanistan – coached by American Kelly Lindsey – managed to temporarily stem the flow of goals in until Mai Sweilem added a fourth goal in the 73rd minute, before substitute Tala Al-Barghouthy capped her international debut with a goal in stoppage time.

Jordan conclude Japan camp with loss to Nojima Stella

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Jordan conclude Japan camp with loss to Nojima Stella

Shizuoka: AFC Women’s Asian Cup hosts Jordan delivered an improved performance, but were still beaten by Japanese top-flight side Nojima Stella Kanagawa as they finished their training camp with a 4-1 loss.

The hosts, who reached the National Cup final and finished eighth in the Nadeshiko League in last year’s campaign, showed their class early on, taking a two-goal lead into the break thanks to goals from Arisa Minamino and Sae Kitakata.

Forward Kitakata, 19, added her second shortly after half time, before former Japanese youth international Arisa Matsubara made it 4-0 in the 59th minute.

Jordan pulled a goal back late in the contest through 2016 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup star Sara Abu-Sabbah, but there would be no further scoring as Nojima Stella held on for a convincing win.

Jordan beaten in first match of Japan training camp

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Jordan beaten in first match of Japan training camp

Shizuouka: AFC Women’s Asian Cup hosts Jordan suffered a setback in their first outing for 2018, falling to a 4-0 defeat at the hands of a side representing the Japan Football Association’s Fukushima Academy.

The match took place as part of Jordan’s week-long Japanese training camp, as Al Nashmiyat continued their preparations for April’s continental championship on home soil

Fresh from their breakthrough win over Thailand last month - and fielding a strong side including first team regulars Stephanie Al Naber, Maysa Jbarah and Shahnaz Jebreen - the Jordanians came into the match with an air of momentum, but two goals in either half helped the hosts to a commanding victory.

Jordan head coach Michael Dickey said his team would learn from the encounter, which was played in near-freezing conditions.

Shaikh Salman hails Jordan's progress​ as​ AFC works closely with host to ensure success of Women's Asian Cup 2018

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Shaikh Salman hails Jordan's progress​ as​ AFC works closely with host to ensure success of Women's Asian Cup 2018

Amman: ​The ​Asian ​Football ​Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has praised the growing status of Jordan​ian​ teams ​in Asian competitions and has​ pledged the AFC's full support for the Jordan Football Association's ​ambition to gain​ even greater success.

Shaikh Salman met Jordan FA President​, ​HRH Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein​,​ and other Jordan FA officials during a visit​ to Amman​ on Tuesday.

Prince Ali welcomed the visit of Shaikh Salman, stressing that the Jordan FA will continue to develop the game as part of its responsibility to raise the level of the sport​ in the country. He also​ stressed that such meetings and discussions are important to achieve the common goals.

Shaikh Salman was briefed about the Jordan FA's plans and strategies to raise the level of football at all levels in the country, which he praised.