Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic claimed the first two AFC Asian Cup titles but, after near-misses in both 1956 and 1960, Israel sparked a shift in the balance of power in 1964, paving the way for an even more dominant force to take control.
After back-to-back runners-up finishes, persistence paid off as Israel added a new name to the AFC Asian Cup trophy as they claimed the title in front of their own fans when the country hosted the third edition of the continental championship.
As in the previous two tournaments, four nations played in the Finals with Korea Republic and Hong Kong featuring alongside the hosts and debutants India, who brought a strong track record with them into the competition.
The country had won the gold medal at the Asian Games in Jakarta in 1962 – their second in 11 years – but the pedigree counted for little as Israel defeated the South Asians 1-0 in the opening game thanks to a goal from Mordechai Spiegler.
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: From the humblest beginnings, the AFC Asian Cup has grown into the greatest football show on the continent with the 17th edition, which kicks off in the United Arab Emirates in just 46 days, set to be the biggest and best ever.
But even in its earliest days, the prestige of claiming the continental crown brought with it fame, respect and a trip to the presidential palace. the-AFC.com retraces the AFC Asian Cup's journey through the years with the first of a four-part series.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: As we edge closer to the 2019 AFC Asian Cup in January, we asked current and past players and coaches for their predictions for the tournament.
Having represented Korea Republic in two AFC Asian Cup tournaments and finishing third on both occasions - in 2007 and 2011 - veteran midfielder Yeom Ki-hun believes it is time for the Taeguk Warriors to end their six-decade-long wait for continental glory.
The-AFC.com asked the Suwon Samsung Bluewings man his predictions for the upcoming edition in the United Arab Emirates and Yeom gives his reasons why he thinks Korea Republic will lift the trophy come February 1.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: With just 50 days to go for the kick-off of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, the teams are leaving no stone unturned in their bid to make a mark on the Continental showpiece.
While Asia's biggest teams took their customary place in the glittering draw in Dubai last May, there are several national sides who will be making their debuts in the Finals or returning to the Continental showpiece after having missed out on several editions.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: After weeks of voting to choose your best ever AFC Asian Cup XI, it is time to announce the winners.
Over the years, the AFC Asian Cup has produced some brilliant footballers and coaches. So, we gave fans the opportunity to vote for who they considered as the greatest 11 players in the competition's history.
After 2.6 million votes on the-AFC.com over the past few weeks, it is now time to announce the players who made the final XI alongside six substitutes who narrowly missed out on a starting XI place.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: With our fans’ vote AFC Asian Cup XI due to be released on Friday, we take a look at some alternative XIs from some of the experts of the Asian Game.
Now that you have had your say on who the best XI in the history of AFC Asian Cup are, it is time to consult three Asian football experts about their choice of the perfect XI, ahead of announcing the winners of the vote later this week. The-AFC.com spoke to a journalist, a player and a coach, all with long-standing association with the AFC Asian Cup.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: The decisive matches in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 are to be enhanced by the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system after the AFC Referees Committee approved its use from the quarter-finals onwards.
Asia already boasts some of the world’s leading referees and now they will be given the additional support of VAR for the tournament quarter-finals, semi-finals and the February 1 final.
The VAR system will therefore be used in seven matches at four venues – Zayed Sports City and Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, Hazza bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain and the Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai.