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Mariners’ Jackson eyes title, heartbreak for Abdysh-Ata’s Akhmedov

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Mariners’ Jackson eyes title, heartbreak for Abdysh-Ata’s Akhmedov

Gosford: Head coach Mark Jackson has firmly set his eyes on the big prize after his Central Coast Mariners side defeated FK Abdysh-Ata Kant 4-1 on aggregate to clinch a place in the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 final against Lebanon’s Al Ahed FC.

The 46-year-old Englishman, while delighted that his players passed a  stiff test, does not see it as the end of a journey for his Australian outfit, saying the club from top to bottom stand together in their bid to win the final edition of the AFC Cup.

Late goals send Mariners into final

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Late goals send Mariners into final

Gosford: Australia’s Central Coast Mariners are through to the final of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 after defeating FK Abdysh-Ata Kant of Kyrgyz Republic 3-0 in the second leg of the Inter-Zone final on Wednesday.

After a goalless first half at Central Coast Stadium, Miguel Di Pizio found the breakthrough for the hosts in the 78th minute before a goal from Mikael Doka and a second from Di Pizio sealed their 4-1 aggregate win and booked the title clash with Lebanon’s Al Ahed FC on May 5.

Preview - Inter-Zone Final (2nd Leg): Central Coast Mariners FC (AUS) 1 v 1 FK Abdysh Ata Kant (KGZ)

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Preview - Inter-Zone Final (2nd Leg): Central Coast Mariners FC (AUS) 1 v 1 FK Abdysh Ata Kant (KGZ)

Gosford: History beckons for both Australia’s Central Coast Mariners and FK Abdsyh-Ata Kant of Kyrgyz Republic when they face off in the second leg of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 Inter-Zone final on Wednesday.

Both sides are playing for the chance to become their nation’s first representative in the final of the AFC Cup and with the scores tied at 1-1 after the first leg, the return fixture promises to be an exciting one.

Vidmar optimistic despite Australia's early exit

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Vidmar optimistic despite Australia's early exit

Doha: Tony Vidmar does not believe Australia’s early exit from the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ and failure to qualify for this summer’s Olympic Games will have a negative impact on the country’s long-term prospects at senior level.

The Olyroos were eliminated on Sunday as Vidmar’s side were unable to score for the third game in a row, a 0-0 draw with Qatar at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium confirming Australia’s exit with a third place finish in Group A behind the hosts and Indonesia.

ASEAN Wrap: City beat Wanderers in playoff race; Buriram stay ahead

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: City beat Wanderers in playoff race; Buriram stay ahead

Kuala Lumpur: The battle for the final playoff spot in Australia will go down to the wire after Melbourne City defeated Western Sydney Wanderers 2-1 on Saturday to leapfrog their opponents into sixth place while the race for the Premiership also remains wide open ahead of the final round of the regular season. 

Buriram United maintained their three-point advantage at the top of Thai League 1 after posting a comfortable 4-1 win against Ratchaburi FC as Bangkok United remain in close pursuit after their skipper Everton netted a last-gasp goal to overcome Nakhon Pathom United 2-1 on Sunday. 
 
David da Silva hit a treble as Persib Bandung beat Persebaya Surabaya 3-1 in Indonesia where Bali United, Madura United and Dewa United are among the sides fighting to make the Championship Series while matches also took place in the Philippines and Cambodia, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from ASEAN.

Uzbekistan delight Venancio Lopez; Iraq worry Cacau

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Uzbekistan delight Venancio Lopez; Iraq worry Cacau

Bangkok: Uzbekistan completed their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 Group B campaign with a perfect record of three victories, and head coach Jose Venancio Lopez put the achievement down to his team’s mental strength and collective unity.

After wins over Australia and Iraq, Sunday’s comeback win over Saudi Arabia at Bangkok Arena saw Uzbekistan advance to the quarter-finals for the 15th consecutive time. 

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Group A: Qatar stalemate dashes Australia's hopes

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Group A: Qatar stalemate dashes Australia's hopes

Doha: Australia exited the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ on Sunday with Tony Vidmar’s side failing once again to find the back of the net as the Olyroos shared a 0-0 draw with group winners Qatar to limp out of the tournament and miss out on a place at the Olympic Games.

The Australians had arrived in Doha targeting a second consecutive Olympic qualification after appearing in Tokyo three years ago, but one point from their opening Group A games against Jordan and Indonesia left their hopes hanging by the finest of threads.
 
Needing to win and hope Jordan defeated Indonesia, the result at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium was academic with Indonesia’s 4-1 win ensuring Vidmar’s team could not progress even if a first victory of the competition had been secured.

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Group B: Fightback takes Iraq through

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Group B: Fightback takes Iraq through

Bangkok: A stirring fightback saw Iraq defeat Australia 6-2 in Group B of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand 2024™ at the Hua Mark Indoor Stadium on Sunday.

The win confirmed Iraq’s quarter-final spot, with the West Asian side finishing second in the group behind Uzbekistan. 

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