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ASEAN Wrap: Bangkok reach FA Cup semis; Sydney down Wanderers in derby

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: Bangkok reach FA Cup semis; Sydney down Wanderers in derby

Kuala Lumpur: Bangkok United are one win away from booking a place in the Thai FA Cup final for the second consecutive season after Vander’s late winner helped them defeat Lamphun Warriors 1-0 on Wednesday and set up a semi-final clash with third-division side Udon United who upset Chonburi FC in their quarter-final tie. 

Jaiden Kucharski’s 98th-minute goal proved decisive in a thrilling finish as Sydney FC defeated Western Sydney Wanderers in the third and final Sydney derby of the regular season in Australia while defending champions Central Coast Mariners stayed in the lead ahead of the first leg of their AFC Cup™ 2023/24 Inter-Zone final against FK Abdysh-Ata Kant. 
 
Phnom Penh Crown and Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng set up a title clash in the Hun Sen Cup in Cambodia while reigning champions Kaya FC-Iloilo are among the four teams to win their first two matches of the new league season in the Philippines, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from ASEAN.

ASEAN Wrap: Victory claim Melbourne derby win; Buriram steer clear of Bangkok

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: Victory claim Melbourne derby win; Buriram steer clear of Bangkok

Kuala Lumpur: Melbourne Victory scored late through Damien Da Silva to defeat rivals Melbourne City 2-1 in a thrilling Melbourne derby on Saturday as Central Coast Mariners gained the upper hand in the A-League premiership race after a win against Wellington Phoenix in a top-of-the-table clash.

Reigning champions Buriram United pulled four points clear at the top in Thailand with a narrow 1-0 victory against PT Prachuap while their closest challengers Bangkok United were denied a win by Port FC.
 
Leaders Nam Dinh suffered a 4-2 loss at the hands of Binh Dinh in Vietnam while Visakha FC and Boeung Ket secured their places in the championship playoffs in Cambodia and the new season in Philippines kicked off, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from ASEAN.

ASEAN Wrap: Irankunda nets historic treble; Supachai double in Buriram win

Mon, 01 Apr, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: Irankunda nets historic treble; Supachai double in Buriram win

Kuala Lumpur: Nestory Irankunda became the youngest player to score a hat-trick in A-League history as the 18-year-old helped Adelaide United overcome Western United 4-1 on Friday while Wellington Phoenix extended their lead at the top to six points with a 1-0 defeat of Brisbane Roar.

In Thailand, Supachai Jaided emerged as reigning champions Buriram United’s hero as they defeated Chiangrai United 2-1 but Bangkok United are within touching distance of the leaders after an impressive 6-0 win over Chonburi has them four points behind with a match in hand.
 
Bali United posted a 1-0 win against visitors Persija Jakarta to boost their chances of reaching the Championship series in Indonesia while matches also took place in Vietnam and Cambodia, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from ASEAN.

Sri Lanka, Brunei shine in pilot FIFA Series

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

Sri Lanka, Brunei shine in pilot FIFA Series

Kuala Lumpur: The inaugural FIFA Series took place across six different locations over the recent international period featuring 24 teams from all over the world including five from Asia.

Mongolia, Cambodia, Brunei Darussalam, Sri Lanka and Bhutan were all part of the new FIFA initiative, so join the-AFC.com as we recap how these teams fared.

ASEAN Wrap: Mariners take pole position; Persib get the better of Persija

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: Mariners take pole position; Persib get the better of Persija

Kuala Lumpur: Central Coast Mariners moved above Wellington Phoenix to the top of the A-League standings after Joshua Nisbet, Ronald Barcellos and Ryan Edmondson scored to hand them a 3-0 win against Macarthur FC at Campbelltown Sports Stadium on Sunday. 

David da Silva bagged a brace to help second-placed Persib Bandung edge rivals Persija Jakarta 2-1 in Indonesia’s Liga 1 on Saturday as Borneo FC continue to lead at the top by 15 points after a late 2-1 win against Persebaya Surabaya. 
 
Buriram United were held to a 1-1 draw by Chonburi FC on Sunday allowing Bangkok United to close in on the leaders with a win against Chiangrai United in Thailand while matches also took place in Vietnam and Cambodia, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from ASEAN.

ASEAN Wrap: Sydney FC win derby; Buriram five points clear

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: Sydney FC win derby; Buriram five points clear

Kuala Lumpur: Fabio Gomes bagged a brace as Sydney FC overcame Western Sydney Wanderers 4-1 in the Sydney derby on Friday while Central Coast Mariners edged Newcastle Jets 1-0 in the F3 derby to keep up the pressure on Wellington Phoenix who have a three-point advantage at the top in Australia.

In Thailand, Buriram United bounced back from a shock FA Cup exit to third-tier side Bangkok FC during the midweek with a come-from-behind 3-2 win against Bangkok United in a high-stakes contest on Sunday which gave Arthur Papas’ side a five-point lead after 20 rounds. 
 
Nam Dinh also extended their lead at the top of the table in Vietnam to five points after a late victory against Song Lam Nghe An and matches also took place in Indonesia and Cambodia, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from ASEAN.

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram extend lead; Mariners edge past Victory

Mon, 26 Feb, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram extend lead; Mariners edge past Victory

Buriram: Guilherme Bissoli was on target four times as defending champions Buriram United extended their lead in Thailand to three points after a 6-2 win against Police Tero on Sunday while Bangkok United slipped to third after their second consecutive draw – this time against BG Pathum United. 

Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne Victory faced off on Sunday intending to close in on leaders Wellington Phoenix in Australia and it was Mariners who came out on top to cut the gap to three points. 
 
Leaders Nam Dinh suffered a 2-1 defeat to Binh Dinh in Vietnam while matches also took place in Indonesia and Cambodia, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from ASEAN.

ISF-AFC Dream Asia Legacy Project continues to foster positive change

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

ISF-AFC Dream Asia Legacy Project continues to foster positive change

Phnom Penh: The Indochina Starfish Foundation (ISF) - Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Dream Asia Legacy Project, which was launched in 2020 with the aim of empowering children from underprivileged backgrounds through the power of football, has reached its fifth and final year. 

Supported by the AFC Dream Asia Foundation over the last four years, the project has been a catalyst for positive change and community development, contributing to the enhancement of thousands of lives across 14 Cambodian provinces through its key programmes, namely, the Young Coach Development Pathway, the Continuous Coach Development Pathway, and the Social Impact Training for Coaches and Young Leaders.

East Asia & ASEAN Wrap: Kawasaki win Super Cup; Buriram rise to top

Mon, 19 Feb, 2024

East Asia & ASEAN Wrap: Kawasaki win Super Cup; Buriram rise to top

Kuala Lumpur: Sai van Wermeskerken made a memorable first start for Kawasaki Frontale as his second-half goal helped Toru Oniki’s side edge J1 League champions Vissel Kobe 1-0 and lift the Japanese Super Cup in front of more than 52,000 fans at Tokyo’s National Stadium on Saturday.

Bangkok United’s stint as leaders in Thailand, which began last November, ended on Sunday as defending champions Buriram United rose to the top for the first time this season and took a one-point lead following a 4-3 victory against Trat FC.
 
Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory played out a goalless draw in the Melbourne derby in Australia on Saturday while matches also took place in Vietnam, Hong Kong and Cambodia, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from ASEAN and East Asia.

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Mariners beat Phnom Penh to advance in style

Wed, 14 Feb, 2024

Mariners beat Phnom Penh to advance in style

Gosford: Substitute Ryan Edmondson scored a hat-trick as Central Coast Mariners advanced to the AFC Cup™ 2023/24  ASEAN Zonal final after posting a comfortable 4-0 win against Cambodia's Phnom Penh Crown FC in the ASEAN Zonal semi-final on Tuesday.

Jing Reec opened the scoring for Mariners in the first half before Edmondson scored three times in the final 20 minutes to help his club down the Cambodian champions at Central Coast Stadium and progress to the next stage, where they will face fellow Australian side Macarthur FC after they defeated Sabah FC 3-0 earlier in the day.

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Kitchee win Senior Shield; Victory’s unbeaten run ends

Mon, 12 Feb, 2024

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Kitchee win Senior Shield; Victory’s unbeaten run ends

Kuala Lumpur: Kitchee SC became the champions of the Hong Kong Senior Shield for the second consecutive season after Ruslan Mingazov struck an extra-time winner in a 2-1 victory over Eastern SC in the final at Mong Kok Stadium on Sunday.

Melbourne Victory’s unbeaten start to the season came to an end in Australia on Saturday as they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Macarthur FC who are now on a seven-match undefeated streak while Brisbane Roar posted a 5-1 win against Melbourne City who fell to their fourth defeat in five outings. 
 
Leaders Bangkok United maintained their four-point advantage over defending champions Buriram United thanks to a late win against Muangthong United in Thailand while matches also took place in Indonesia, Cambodia and Guam, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from ASEAN and East Asia.