Van Marwijk disappointed with UAE performance in Thailand defeat

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Van Marwijk disappointed with UAE performance in Thailand defeat

Pathum Thani: Head coach Bert van Marwijk was not satisfied with United Arab Emirates' performance in their 2-1 defeat to Thailand in Group G of the Asian Qualifiers on Tuesday.

Teerasil Dangda gave Thailand the lead on 26 minutes before Ali Mabkhout leveled the scores in the dying seconds of the first half.

However, Ekanit Panya scored a goal six minutes after the break to hand UAE their first defeat in qualifying for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

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Win over UAE just the start for Thailand, says Nishino

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Win over UAE just the start for Thailand, says Nishino

Pathum Thani: Head coach Akira Nishino has challenged Thailand to show that the win over United Arab Emirates in the Asian Qualifiers is just the start of a journey which will ultimately take the Southeast Asian team to the top of Asian football.

Goals by Teerasil Dangda and Eakkanit Punya either side of UAE's Ali Mabkhout scoring his sixth goal of the Asian Qualifiers at the Thammasat Stadium secured Thailand top spot in Group G with seven points after three matches.

Nishino, while congratulating his players on a fantastic performance, said there is still a long journey ahead for Thailand in their bid to compete with the Continent's best.

MD4 - Group G: Thailand 2-1 UAE

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

MD4 - Group G: Thailand 2-1 UAE

Pathum Thani: Thailand toppled the UAE off the top of Group G, defeating them 2-1 on Matchday Four of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Asian Qualifiers on Tuesday.

The War Elephants went into the game chasing a first home win to take them above leaders UAE at the summit of the group, while a draw would have been enough for the Whites to retain their place two points clear of their opponents.

MD4 - Group G: Indonesia 1-3 Vietnam

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

MD4 - Group G: Indonesia 1-3 Vietnam

Bali: Vietnam recorded a comfortable 3-1 win over Indonesia in Group G of the Asian Qualifiers at the Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium on Tuesday.

The win gave Vietnam seven points from three matches as they lie second in Group G behind leaders Thailand, who are ahead on goal difference.

Indonesia, on the other hand, remain at the bottom of the group with no points following consecutive defeats to Malaysia, Thailand and United Arab Emirates.

Matchday Four: Five Takeaways 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Matchday Four: Five Takeaways 

Kuala Lumpur: If Matchday Three of the Asian Qualifiers was about goalscoring heroes, Matchday Four had upsets, shut-outs, strikers who just can't stop finding the back of the net and more.

As the players head back to their clubs and the national team head coaches start planning for the November International Window - when two more Matchdays will be held - the-AFC.com picks five takeways from Tuesday.

Bahrain deserved the win, says matchwinner Al Hardan

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Bahrain deserved the win, says matchwinner Al Hardan

Manama: Bahrain matchwinner Mohamad Al Hardan believes his side thoroughly deserved Tuesday’s dramatic 1-0 win over the Islamic Republic of Iran in Group C of the Asian Qualifiers.

Al Hardan held his nerve to convert a decisive 65th minute penalty as Bahrain secured their second victory of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Cup China 2023 qualifying campaign.

With Iraq leading the way following their 4-0 defeat of Cambodia, the result sent Bahrain to second in the group standings, while Iran – reeling from their first World Cup qualifying loss in 24 matches – are third.

Etheridge shows his class in China PR shut-out

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Etheridge shows his class in China PR shut-out

Bacolod City: Neil Etheridge is glad to have played his part as Philippines held China PR to a 0-0 draw in their Asian Qualifiers Group A tie on Tuesday.

Marcello Lippi's men came into the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 qualifying tie as firm favourites - having plundered 12 goals without reply in their earlier two matches - but found Etheridge-inspired Philippines impossible to crack.

The point is a boost to the Azkals qualifying hopes, having opened their campaign with a 5-2 defeat to Syria before rebounding to beat Guam 4-1 in the September fixtures, taking them to third in the group standings.