Shaikh Salman confident of historic Indonesia 2023 showpiece

Tue, 07 Nov, 2023

Shaikh Salman confident of historic Indonesia 2023 showpiece

Kuala Lumpur: With Indonesia set to host their first ever FIFA tournament, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has outlined his confidence in the nation’s ability to stage a spectacular FIFA U-17 World Cup 2023 whilst wishing the five Asian representatives the very best of success ahead of Friday’s historic kick-off. 

Scheduled to be held across four cities – Surabaya, Surakarta, Jakarta and Bandung – from November 10 to December 2, the Continent’s five representatives – hosts Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Asian champions Japan, Korea Republic, and Uzbekistan – will be looking to emulate Saudi Arabia’s title-winning run in 1989, which remains Asia’s best performance in the age-group showpiece to date.

Juric applauds Sydney’s tactical flexibility

Tue, 07 Nov, 2023

Juric applauds Sydney’s tactical flexibility

Tashkent: Head coach Ante Juric was full of praise for Sydney FC’s adaptability following their 3-0 win over Islamic Republic of Iran’s Bam Khatoon FC in Group B of the AFC Women's Club Championship™ 2023 at the Jar Stadium on Monday.

Fiona Worts scored twice while Aideen Keane added the third as Sydney FC dominated from start to finish to set the early pace in Group B.

Triumphant start pleases Bangkok’s Kumvongdee

Tue, 07 Nov, 2023

Triumphant start pleases Bangkok’s Kumvongdee

Chonburi: Panupun Kumvongdee took plenty of positives from Bangkok FC’s 2-0 win over Hualien Women’s Football Team in their opening AFC Women's Club Championship™ 2023 Group A clash on Monday.

The Thai head coach is hopeful that the result against the Chinese Taipei side instills more confidence in his team ahead of the upcoming challenges in the group.

Uzbekistan at the AFC Asian Cup™

Tue, 07 Nov, 2023

Uzbekistan at the AFC Asian Cup™

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan will be aiming to turn heads in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™. 

Drawn in Group B, the Central Asian side will have 2015 champions Australia, Syria and India to contend with. 

Group C: Sepahan FC (IRN) 9-0 AGMK FC (UZB)

Tue, 07 Nov, 2023

Group C: Sepahan FC (IRN) 9-0 AGMK FC (UZB)

Tehran: Sepahan sent out a warning to their opponents in the AFC Champions League™ 2023-24 on Monday as Jose Morais’ side handed AGMK from Uzbekistan a 9-0 demolition at Tehran’s Azadi Stadium to enhance their hopes of progressing to the last 16.

Eight of Sepahan’s goals came in a ruthless second half performance from the hosts, who faced 10 men for the final quarter of the game following Akramjon Kolimov’s expulsion for a direct red card offence.
 
The win moves Sepahan onto seven points from their four games in Group C so far, two behind leaders Al Ittihad from Saudi Arabia and level with Air Force Club of Iraq with only two rounds remaining.

Kusunose proud of Urawa Red Ladies’ historic win

Tue, 07 Nov, 2023

Kusunose proud of Urawa Red Ladies’ historic win

Chonburi: Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies head coach Naoki Kusunose was immensely proud to see his charges produce a significant win in the AFC Women's Club Championship™ 2023 on behalf of Japan.

In defeating India’s Sree Gokulam Kerala FC 8-0 on Monday, not only did Urawa Red Ladies get off to a magnificent start in Group A but at the same time also ensured that they flew Japan’s flag with pride.