ASEAN Domestic Wrap: Buriram edge clear in Thailand

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ASEAN Domestic Wrap: Buriram edge clear in Thailand

Kuala Lumpur: With the majority of leagues across the ASEAN region having finished for the 2019 campaign or are on a break due to the upcoming international fixtures, there was little by way of action over the past weekend. 

However, Thai League 1 had a full schedule of midweek games last week, while matches also took place in both Indonesia and the Philippines.

Vietnam's Park wary of improved Malaysia

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vietnam's Park wary of improved Malaysia

Hanoi: Head coach Park Hang-seo has named a 25-man squad he hopes will get Vietnam wins over Malaysia and Indonesia in their Asian Qualifiers Group G campaign.

Vietnam kicked off their bid to qualify for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 with a 0-0 result against Thailand in a match which the reigning AFF Cup champions should have won.

With the United Arab Emirates the only non-ASEAN team in the group, Park knows Vietnam need to come through the next two rounds of matches with a solid point-haul and will be counting on his players to do just that against Malaysia at home on Thursday and Indonesia away five days later.

Indonesia, Vietnam match moved to Bali

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Indonesia, Vietnam match moved to Bali

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation has agreed to a request from the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) to shift the Asian Qualifiers' Group G tie between Indonesia and Vietnam on October 15 to the Capt. I Wayan Dipta Stadium in Bali.

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 qualifying match was originally scheduled to be played at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta.

Malaysia's Tan calls for focus ahead of Vietnam tie

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Malaysia's Tan calls for focus ahead of Vietnam tie

Kuala Lumpur: Head coach Tan Cheng Hoe is hoping Malaysia will maintain the momentum which carried them to a 6-0 win over Sri Lanka in an international friendly on Saturday into their Asian Qualifiers campaign.

Malaysia face Vietnam in Hanoi on Thursday in a Group G match needing a positive result after having fallen to a 2-1 defeat to United Arab Emirates last month.

The Southeast Asians had opened their bid to qualify for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 with a thrilling 3-2 win over Indonesia in Jakarta.

West Asia Domestic Wrap: Al Sadd woes continue

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

West Asia Domestic Wrap: Al Sadd woes continue

Beirut: There were more woes for Al Sadd SC as, just days after their 4-1 defeat in the first leg of the 2019 AFC Champions League semi-finals, they suffered their first loss of the season in the 2019-20 Qatar Stars League.  

There were no such worries for Al Hilal SFC - Al Sadd's 2019 AFC Champions League semi-final opponents - as they continued their superb start to the Saudi Pro League with a 4-1 win over Al Ettifaq to stay top of the standings.

Defending UAE Pro League champions Sharjah also maintained their perfect start to the season. the-AFC.com reviews the domestic action across West Asia.

Central Asia Domestic Wrap: Dordoi’s dream week, Esteghlal up and running

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Central Asia Domestic Wrap: Dordoi’s dream week, Esteghlal up and running

Kuala Lumpur: Dordoi FC completed a hugely successful week in the Kyrgyz Premier League, while Tehran giants Esteghlal FC ended a six-game wait for their first win of the season in Islamic Republic of Iran.

Elsewhere, Tajikistan champions FC Istiklol suffered a first league defeat, while the race to avoid relegation became more perilous for Uzbekistan’s Dinamo Samarkand, who fell to the bottom of the table after yet another defeat.

Join the-AFC.com as we cover all the key results from Istaravshan to Issyk-Kul and beyond.

East Asia Domestic Wrap: New leaders in Japan, thrilling race in K League

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

East Asia Domestic Wrap: New leaders in Japan, thrilling race in K League

Kuala Lumpur: For the first time since mid-April, the J.League has a new team in first place, while the top two in Korea Republic both dropped points to keep things tight in the run-in for the 2019 title.

The majority of the leagues in East Asia did not see action over the weekend, but there was plenty to savour in the Japanese and Korean domestic ties, so join the-AFC.com as we review the latest rounds of fixtures in East Asia.