ASEAN Leagues Wrap: Ho Chi Minh City stay top after late goal drama

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ASEAN Leagues Wrap: Ho Chi Minh City stay top after late goal drama

Kuala Lumpur: In a battle of Vietnam's top two, Ho Chi Minh City remained in first after an exciting 2-2 draw at Thong Nhat Stadium, while the rest of the ASEAN region produced plenty of entertaining action.

Although the Malaysian league season has now concluded, there were key matches across Southeast Asia with the race for the respective national club championships continuing to thrill and intrigue in equal measure.

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.

Flying starts for Australia, Malaysia, Thailand

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Flying starts for Australia, Malaysia, Thailand

Chonburi: Striker Muhammad Harry Danish Mohd Haizon hit a hat-trick to steer Malaysia to an 8-0 win over Brunei Darussalam in their opening 2019 AFF U-15 Championship Group B match at the Institute of Physical Education Stadium in Chonburi, Thailand on Sunday. 

Australia and Thailand were also winners in the other Group B games on Sunday, defeating Cambodia and Laos respectively.

ASEAN Zonal Final: 10 Stats and Facts

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ASEAN Zonal Final: 10 Stats and Facts

Kuala Lumpur: With the eagerly anticipated 2019 AFC Cup ASEAN Zonal final now just days away, the-AFC.com looks at some of the key stats and facts involving Becamex Binh Duong and Hanoi FC

The two finalists are breaking new ground for Vietnamese football with the pair their nation's first clubsides to reach this stage.

To explain the numbers behind the story, we've delved into the statistics to show how they got there with new ASEAN Zonal champions set to be crowned following the two legged match-up on July 31 and August 7.

Becamex Binh Duong vs Hanoi FC: 3 Classic Matches

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Becamex Binh Duong vs Hanoi FC: 3 Classic Matches

Kuala Lumpur: There is less than a week until two of Vietnam’s most successful sides – Becamex Binh Duong and Hanoi FC – face off in the first leg of the 2019 AFC Cup ASEAN Zonal final and anticipation is building across the Southeast Asian country. 

Between them, the teams have won eight of the past 12 V.League titles (four each) and over the years there have been numerous classic encounters that have featured goals galore.

To whet the appetite ahead of the first leg in Thu Dau Mot City on Wednesday, the-AFC.com has picked out three matches which will live long in the memory.

Fadzul stars as Kedah win FA Cup

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Fadzul stars as Kedah win FA Cup

Kuala Lumpur: Youngster Fadzrul Danel Nizam was the hero as Kedah edged Perak 1-0 in extra time to clinch the Malaysian FA Cup on Saturday.

Fadzrul scored in the 105th minute at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil, having come on as a substitute.

Winning starts for Timor-Leste, Indonesia

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Winning starts for Timor-Leste, Indonesia

Chonburi: Timor Leste enjoyed an emphatic start as they shot to the top of Group A after securing a 7-1 win over the Philippines on the opening day of the AFF Under-15 Championship on Saturday. 

Defending champions Indonesia also started on a winning note, defeating Vietnam 2-0 while Myanmar and Singapore played to a goalless draw.