Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
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.
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
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.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
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.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Bahrain were the star performers as Matchday Four of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 came to a close on Tuesday.
Helio Sousa's side stunned Asia's top ranked team Islamic Republic of Iran 1-0 in a gripping Group C tie while Palestine also walked tall after holding three-time AFC Asian Cup winners Saudi Arabia to a goalless draw in Group D.
The historic clash between DPR Korea and Korea Republic, meanwhile, also ended 0-0 in Pyongyang.
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Dushanbe: Substitute striker Takuma Asano was delighted to see his name on the scoresheet as Japan racked up a third straight win in the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 on Tuesday with a 3-0 victory over Tajikistan in Dushanbe.
Asano came off the bench to head home Japan’s third after Takumi Minamino had scored twice in two minutes earlier in the second half as Hajime Moriyasu’s side eventually saw off a stubborn Tajikistan.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Manama: Mohammed Al Hardan’s second-half penalty was the difference at Bahrain National Stadium as Bahrain downed Islamic Republic of Iran 1-0 on Matchday Four of the Asian Qualifiers Group C for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 on Tuesday.
The first chance of a cagey opening period came the visitors’ way as Ehsan Hajsafi charged into the Bahraini penalty box, getting on the end of a Mehdi Taremi lobbed pass and firing low from a narrow angle, but the Iran skipper watched his shot crawl wide off the upright.
Team Melli dominated possession, but it was the home side that had clear-cut chances. Ahmed Bughammar came close at the half-hour mark. The centre-back was first to meet Sayed Dhiya’s in-swinging corner, but he could not direct his header towards the target.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
West Bank: Palestine held three-time Asian champions Saudi Arabia to a goalless draw on Matchday Four of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Asian Qualifiers Group D on Tuesday.
Facing a Saudi side ranked 31 places above them in the latest FIFA rankings, 101th Palestine dominated from start to finish in front of a large home crowd, but ultimately could not convert their chances.