2nd AFC Women Coach Education Tutors Course 2023 kicks off

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

2nd AFC Women Coach Education Tutors Course 2023 kicks off

Bangkok: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s resolve to enhance the women’s game on the Continent was further underlined when it kicked off the 2nd AFC Women Coach Education Tutors Course 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand on Monday. 

Taking place from November 27 to December 1, the course will see 24 participants from 21 Member Associations engage in theoretical as well as practical sessions to refine their skills as coach educators in delivering the AFC A and B diploma courses.

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Ulsan’s Hong pleased to pass tough BG Pathum test

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Ulsan’s Hong pleased to pass tough BG Pathum test

Pathum Thani: Ulsan Hyundai saw two different sides of BG Pathum United but ultimately secured a 3-1 win that enabled the Korea Republic side to confirm that they will finish no lower than second in Group I of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24.

Ulsan hold a three-point lead over Johor Darul Ta’zim and despite one round of matches remaining, the Koreans cannot be overtaken by the Malaysian champions because of a better head-to-head record.
 
With the top spot secured by Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale, Ulsan’s only hope for a place in the Round of 16 is via the three best East group stage runners-up route.

Oniki wants Kawasaki to remain grounded

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Oniki wants Kawasaki to remain grounded

Kawasaki: Head coach Toru Oniki is not getting carried away despite Kawasaki Frontale's impressive 5-0 win over Johor Darul Ta'zim in Group I of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday.

The win at the Todoroki Stadium assured the Japanese outfit their Round of 16 spot ahead of their Matchday Six encounter against Ulsan Hyundai in Korea Republic on December 12, while JDT face Thailand’s BG Pathum United.

Thailand seeking to shine

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Thailand seeking to shine

Kuala Lumpur: Thailand have not been able to reproduce their success at the Southeast Asian level on the continental stage and they will be determined to make an impact in Group F of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™. 

They will, however, have to be at their best to navigate past pre-tournament favourites Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyz Republic and Oman in Group F. 

Group B: Al Ittihad Al Ahli Aleppo (SYR) 0-2 Al Wehdat SC (JOR)

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Group B: Al Ittihad Al Ahli Aleppo (SYR) 0-2 Al Wehdat SC (JOR)

Ta'if: Al Wehdat SC beat Syria's Al Ittihad Al Ahli Aleppo 2-0 in Group B of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 at King Fahd Sports City on Tuesday.

The win took Al Wehdat to nine points, with the Jordanian side to face Kuwait SC on December 11.
 
Iraq's Al Kahrabaa Club lead Group B with 10 points,  having defeated Kuwait SC 1-0 earlier on Tuesday. The best runners-up from the three West Zone groups will also advance to the knockout stage. 

Group D: Navbahor (UZB) 0-2 Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Group D: Navbahor (UZB) 0-2 Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Namangan: Salem Al Dawsari redeemed himself with a spectacular strike to seal a 2-0 win for Al Hilal SFC against Navbahor on Tuesday after a pair of penalty misses as the Saudi Pro League side secured top spot in Group D of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24.

Brazilian winger Malcom scored with his first touch after being introduced from the bench to put Al Hilal in front when Al Dawsari’s 68th minute penalty was saved by Utkir Yusupov, with the former Barcelona man stroking the rebound home for the opener.
 
Al Dawsari then lobbed Yusupov from distance with five minutes remaining to redeem himself after his struggles from 12 yards earlier in the game.
 
The result moves Al Hilal onto 13 points from five matches and three clear of second placed Navbahor, with the Saudi side guaranteed to finish in pole position due to their superior head-to-head record over Samvel Babayan’s team.