Damjanovic, Kitchee part ways

Thu, 01 Jun, 2023

Damjanovic, Kitchee part ways

Hong Kong: Hong Kong Premier League champions Kitchee have announced the departure of Dejan Damjanovic, the AFC Champions League™’s all-time leading goal scorer, following the completion of the record-breaking striker’s two-and-a-half-year contract.

The 41-year-old, who passed Lee Dong-gook’s mark after joining Kitchee from Daegu FC in 2021, is one of four players to leave the club upon the completion of the season, alongside Alex Akande, Kyrgyz Republic international Bekzhan Sagynbaev and Maddox Kong.

Vote for your Best Goal of #ACL2022: Semi-final 1 (East)

Wed, 31 May, 2023

Vote for your Best Goal of #ACL2022: Semi-final 1 (East)

Kuala Lumpur: Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds last month became Asian champions for the third time when they overcame Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal SFC in the title clash of the AFC Champions League 2022 – a tournament that saw 384 goals scored in 130 matches at an average of almost three goals every 90 minutes. 

Now it’s your turn, as the fans of Asian football, to select which among the lot deserves to be considered the best. In the first of the two semi-finals, the-AFC.com brings you eight fantastic goals from the East Asia section of the draw to look back on.
 
After reviewing our selection, don’t forget to vote for your favourite in the poll at the bottom of the article to help decide which of the goals will advance to a final to face the best goals from the West Asia side of the draw. 

Australia great Wilkinson calls time on career

Thu, 01 Jun, 2023

Australia great Wilkinson calls time on career

Sydney: AFC Asian Cup-winning defender and former Australia international Alex Wilkinson has retired from professional football, his club Sydney FC confirmed on Thursday.

The 38-year-old, part of the Socceroos squad that claimed the AFC Asian Cup™ on home soil in 2015, also won five A-League Premierships during stints with Central Coast Mariners and Sydney as well as two K-League titles with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in a career that spanned more than two decades.

Nigeria stun Argentina, Brazil stay on track

Thu, 01 Jun, 2023

Nigeria stun Argentina, Brazil stay on track

San Juan: Nigeria defeated hosts Argentina 2-0 to advance to the FIFA U20 World Cup 2023 quarter-finals on Wednesday. 

The defeat dashed Argentina's hopes of lifting the title for a record-extending seventh time, with Nigeria to face the winners of Thursday's Round of 16 tie between Ecuador and Korea Republic. 

Persepolis lift Hazfi Cup

Thu, 01 Jun, 2023

Persepolis lift Hazfi Cup

Tehran: Captain Omid Alishah scored in the 25th minute of extra time as Persepolis FC edged Esteghlal FC 2-1 at the Azadi Stadium to lift the 2023 Hazfi Cup on Wednesday. 

Having already won the 2022-23 Iran Pro League title and the Super Cup, Persepolis lifted the Hazfi Cup for a record-equalling seventh time to crown a superb season.

Teams set for final #U20WAC qualifying hurdle

Fri, 26 May, 2023

Teams set for final #U20WAC qualifying hurdle

Kuala Lumpur: Eight teams will converge on Southeast Asia this week to continue their quest to reach the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 (March 3 to 16).

The second and final round of Qualifiers for the 11th edition of the tournament will be held in Vietnam and Myanmar – the centralised hosts for Groups A and B respectively.

Al Foutoua end 32-year wait for Syrian Premier League crown

Wed, 31 May, 2023

Al Foutoua end 32-year wait for Syrian Premier League crown

Damascus: Al Foutoua clinched the Syrian Premier League title with a match to spare following their 4-1 win over Al Majd on Tuesday.

Forward Alaa Al Dali scored twice to lead the Deir ez-Zor-based side to their third league title with their last win dating back 32 years ago when they clinched consecutive crowns in the 1990-91 seasons.