ASEAN Zonal knockout rounds: 5 memorable moments

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ASEAN Zonal knockout rounds: 5 memorable moments

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Cup was reshaped into five zones in 2017 and regional rivalry became an even bigger feature as the competition moved into an exciting new era.

In just over a week’s time, the 2019 edition will return to action with Vietnamese teams Hanoi FC and Becamex Binh going head-to-head in the ASEAN Zonal final, with both a place in the Inter-Zone semi-finals and bragging rights on the line.

To whet the appetite ahead of the encounter, the-AFC.com looks back on five standout moments from the AFC Cup ASEAN Zonal knockout rounds over the past three years.

www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/ceres.html

5 Big Impact Summer Arrivals

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

5 Big Impact Summer Arrivals

Kuala Lumpur: As the 2019 AFC Cup moves towards its latter stages, many of the remaining sides battling it out for Continental glory may look to bring in new personnel who they hope can be the difference between success and failure.  

Over the years a number of teams have reaped the rewards for luring fresh faces ahead of the business end of the competition – the-AFC.com has picked out five of the biggest-impact summer signings.

Transfer watch: All of Asia's moves

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Transfer watch: All of Asia's moves

Kuala Lumpur: With the transfer window set to close soon, teams are bolstering their ranks with various national leagues kicking off over the coming days. 

The-AFC.com highlights the ins and outs across the Continent.

Analysis: Hard-fought home victory sees Hanoi FC make history

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Analysis: Hard-fought home victory sees Hanoi FC make history

Hanoi: Despite a late scare, Hanoi FC held on to defeat Ceres Negros 2-1 and advance to the ASEAN Zonal Final for the first time in their history.

Having secured a valuable 1-1 draw away from home last week, the Vietnamese champions returned home confident they could get the job done and while they made hard work of it, the win was thoroughly deserved after they outplayed the Filipino side across the 90 minutes.

ASEAN Leagues Wrap: Ho Chi Minh and TIRA-Persikabo go top

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ASEAN Leagues Wrap: Ho Chi Minh and TIRA-Persikabo go top

Kuala Lumpur: The league leaders changed once more in Indonesia and Vietnam over the weekend, while the race in Thailand is heating up following another exciting round of domestic fixtures in the ASEAN region. 

Elsewhere, the past week has seen games in Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos and Timor-Leste, so join the-AFC.com as we review the action from across Southeast Asia.

AFC Cup 2019 knockout stage draw confirmed

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Cup 2019 knockout stage draw confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the 2019 AFC Cup Inter-Zone Semi-Finals and Zonal Finals concluded in the Malaysian capital on Tuesday.

The ASEAN Zonal Final will see Becamex Binh Duong hosting Hanoi FC in the first leg at the Binh Duong Stadium on July 31. The return leg of the all-Vietnam ASEAN Zonal Final will be played on August 7.

The ASEAN Zonal winners will face 2018 runners-up Altyn Asyr in the Inter-Zone Semi-final on August 20, with the return leg on August 27.

Akira Nishino officially announced as Thailand head coach

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Akira Nishino officially announced as Thailand head coach

Bangkok: Football Association of Thailand (FA Thailand) has officially confirmed Akira Nishino's appointment as head coach of Thailand's national and U23 teams.

The former Japan national team head coach will lead the War Elephants in Round Two of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 , SEA Games, and the AFC U23 Championship 2020 Finals.