Central Asia Domestic Wrap: Stramaccioni departs Esteghlal, more cup success for Pakhtakor

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Central Asia Domestic Wrap: Stramaccioni departs Esteghlal, more cup success for Pakhtakor

Bishkek: Andrea Stramaccioni has parted ways with Iranian powerhouse Esteghlal just days after the club sealed a return to top spot in the domestic league, while Uzbekistan champions FC Pakhtakor added another trophy with an emphatic League Cup Final win.

Elsewhere, Altyn Asyr geared up for Saturday’s Turkmenistan Cup Final with another league win, while FC Lokomotiv-Pamir sealed a return to the top-flight in Tajikistan.

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South Asia Domestic Wrap: Churchill Brothers, ATK stay ahead in India

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

South Asia Domestic Wrap: Churchill Brothers, ATK stay ahead in India

New Delhi: It was another week of riveting action in the I-League and Indian Super League (ISL) as the pacesetters remained at the top of their respective standings.

Churchill Brothers recorded an impressive 4-2 away win over Mohun Bagan to stay top of the I-League on goal difference ahead of Gokulam, who defeated Indian Arrows 1-0.

ATK scored an emphatic 3-0 win over Northeast United in the ISL to move to 14 points, one ahead of defending champions Bengaluru FC. Join the-AFC.com as we review the action.

Milligan calls time on Socceroos career

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Milligan calls time on Socceroos career

Sydney: Socceroos great Mark Milligan has informed Football Federation Australia (FFA) of his decision to retire from international football.

Milligan, who was a member of Australia’s last four FIFA World Cup squads, informed Socceroos teammates and staff of his decision on Monday and concludes his time with the Socceroos having amassed an impressive 80 ‘A’ international caps for his country.

Son celebrates AFC Asian International Player of the Year award with wonder goal

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Son celebrates AFC Asian International Player of the Year award with wonder goal

London: Korea Republic captain and Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-min celebrated receiving the 2019 AFC Asian International Player of the Year award with an amazing solo goal against Burnley in a Premier League tie on Saturday. 

Son, winning for a record third time, received the award from Korea Republic legend Park Ji-sung and Andy Roxburgh, the AFC's Director of Technical Division at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Bahrain defeat Saudi Arabia to win historic title

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Bahrain defeat Saudi Arabia to win historic title

Doha: A second half Mohamed Al Romaihi goal saw Bahrain defeat Saudi Arabia 1-0 in the final of the 2019 Gulf Cup at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium on Sunday, winning the title for the first time.

Bahrain emerged victorious thanks to Romaihi's 69th minute goal as Helio Sousa's side avenged their 2-0 defeat in the group stage to Saudi Arabia, who were denied a fourth Gulf Cup title.

Vietnam edge Thailand for women's gold, Myanmar win bronze

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vietnam edge Thailand for women's gold, Myanmar win bronze

Manila: Vietnam made it back-to-back SEA Games women's football gold medals after edging Thailand 1-0 in extra-time on Sunday.

Hai Yen Pham's goal in the third minute of extra-time gave Vietnam their sixth Sea Games gold medal, one more than Thailand with the two nations the only wons to have won the regional title.

Earlier, Myanmar took the bronze after coming from behind to defeat hosts Philippines 2-1 in the play-off.

Indonesia, Vietnam to battle for men's gold medal

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Indonesia, Vietnam to battle for men's gold medal

Manila: Indonesia and Vietnam will square off for the 2019 SEA Games men's football gold after seeing off their respective semi-final opponents in contrasting fashion on Saturday.

Indonesia needed extra time to overcome a fighting Myanmar 4-2 while Vietnam strolled to a 4-0 win over surprise semi-finalists Cambodia.

Whoever wins the gold medal in Tuesday's final will end a long wait - Indonesia were last champions in 1991 while Vietnam - then South Vietnam - won the inaugural edition in 1959.