AFC Referee Academy conducts final advance onsite module for Batch 2019

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

AFC Referee Academy conducts final advance onsite module for Batch 2019

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s match officials moved closer to achieving their goal of officiating at the biggest stages in world football when the AFC Referee Academy’s Batch 2019 concluded their ninth and final Advanced Onsite Module on Friday.

The Onsite Module, held from February 26 to March 1, saw 38 men and women referees undergo hands-on training and attend technical sessions covering a range of topics to evaluate their mental abilities, physical fitness, and other qualities befitting those of world-class match officials.

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3rd AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme 2024 kicks off

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

3rd AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme 2024 kicks off

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) welcomed its third batch of participants for the Knowledge Sharing Programme 2024 on Monday. 

Tailored to enhance the capabilities of the AFC’s Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) in their overall football administration development, the month-long programme which concludes on March 29 will provide the participants with the opportunity to learn from and work alongside some of the best minds in the industry.

Hsieh wants Chinese Taipei to keep improving; Uzbekistan’s Khanjariev laments poor second half

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

Hsieh wants Chinese Taipei to keep improving; Uzbekistan’s Khanjariev laments poor second half

Tashkent: Hsieh Chih-chun wants Chinese Taipei to use their 2-0 win over Uzbekistan in Group A of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 as a stepping stone for bigger and better things in the tournament.

The 53-year-old head coach was pleased with his side’s opening victory but was well aware of the tougher challenges ahead with matches against Australia and Korea Republic to come.

Blayney praises resilient Australia; Park vows Korea Republic will bounce back

Sun, 03 Mar, 2024

Blayney praises resilient Australia; Park vows Korea Republic will bounce back

Tashkent: Head coach Leah Blayney applauded Australia for displaying a fighting mentality in their 2-1 win over Korea Republic in Group A of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ 2024 Uzbekistan on Sunday.

Australia found themselves trailing to Jeon Yug-yeong’s 25th minute goal but Blayney’s side came back fighting under challenging conditions in the second half to win through goals from Peta Trimis and Naomi Chinnama.

Group A: Uzbekistan 0-2 Chinese Taipei

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

Group A: Uzbekistan 0-2 Chinese Taipei

Tashkent: Second half goals from He Jia-shiuan and Chen Yu-chin gave Chinese Taipei a 2-0 win over Uzbekistan in their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ 2024 Group A opener at the JAR Stadium on Sunday.

Hsieh Chih-chun’s side deserved the win, having produced the better opportunities and sit top of the group ahead of Australia, who defeated Korea Republic 2-1 in the earlier match.

Group A: Korea Republic 1-2 Australia

Sun, 03 Mar, 2024

Group A: Korea Republic 1-2 Australia

Tashkent: Australia came from behind to defeat Korea Republic 2-1 in their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ 2024 Group A opener on Sunday.

Naomi Chinnama scored in the 89th minute to seal the points after Peta Trimis had cancelled out Jeon Yug-yeong’s first half opener for Korea Republic.

The win is a boost to Australia’s semi-final hopes, with Leah Blayney’s side to face Uzbekistan next on Wednesday.