Vietnam’s PVF Academy receives AFC Elite Youth Scheme three-star membership renewal

Tue, 21 May, 2024

Vietnam’s PVF Academy receives AFC Elite Youth Scheme three-star membership renewal

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has recognised the consistent efforts of Vietnam’s PVF Academy with the renewal of its three-star membership under the AFC Elite Youth Scheme.

Based in Hanoi since 2017, the PVF Academy first received its three-star membership in September 2020 and under the visionary leadership of Technical Director Eric Abrams, has since established itself as one of the most reputed academies in Southeast Asia.

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#ACL through the years – Master Tacticians

Mon, 20 May, 2024

#ACL through the years – Master Tacticians

Kuala Lumpur: Over its two decades of history, the AFC Champions League™ was won by 19 coaches from 12 different countries, including names that range from world famous tacticians to homegrown club heroes.

As Hernan Crespo and Harry Kewell look horns from the dugouts in the final of the last edition of the AFC Champions League in its present format, the-AFC.com looks back at some of the best head coaches to have won the coveted prize.

Dedicated players the key to DPR Korea's success, says Song

Mon, 20 May, 2024

Dedicated players the key to DPR Korea's success, says Song

Bali: Head coach Song Sung Gwon was over the moon after his charges delivered as DPR Korea edged Japan 1-0 to lift the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 trophy on Sunday.

Their performance from the first group stage match to the final was with plenty of endeavour and motivation and the 56-year-old Song is already casting his attention towards making Asia proud at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024.

Korea Republic's Phair saves her best for last

Mon, 20 May, 2024

Korea Republic's Phair saves her best for last

Bali: Korea Republic’s Casey Phair saved her best for last at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024, scoring her first goals of the tournament to propel her side to a 2-1 win against China PR in the third place playoff on Sunday.

Her goals in the 13th and 84th minutes meant the 2009 AFC U-16 Women’s Championship winners qualified for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024.

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram complete hat-trick; Persib set up decider with Madura

Mon, 20 May, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram complete hat-trick; Persib set up decider with Madura

Kuala Lumpur: Buriram United secured their third successive Thai League 1 title on Friday without even kicking a ball after their closest challengers Bangkok United suffered a surprise 3-0 defeat to an already-relegated Police Tero before Guilherme Bissoli and Supachai Jaided handed them a celebratory 2-0 win against Uthai Thani on Saturday. 

Persib Bandung will face Madura United in a two-legged clash to decide the Liga 1 title in Indonesia while Melbourne Victory defeated Wellington Phoenix 2-1 in extra time to reach the A-League Grand Final where they will face Premiers Central Coast Mariners who overcame Sydney FC 2-1 on aggregate. 

Defending champions Johor Darul Ta’zim defeated Negeri Sembilan 3-1 in Malaysia while matches also took place in Vietnam, Singapore and the Philippines, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from ASEAN.