Esaka looking to unleash Urawa's attacking threat on Johor Darul Ta’zim

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022

Esaka looking to unleash Urawa's attacking threat on Johor Darul Ta’zim

Saitama: Urawa Red Diamonds midfielder Ataru Esaka believes an attacking approach and a positive outlook will help the two-time AFC Champions League™ winners see off Round of 16 opponents Johor Darul Ta’zim to book a place in the last eight of this year’s competition.

The teams meet in Saitama on August 19 with Urawa looking to put aside indifferent domestic form to advance to the quarter-finals of the continental club championship for the fifth time in club’s history.

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Yokohama F. Marinos charting a new era under Muscat

Wed, 10 Aug, 2022

Yokohama F. Marinos charting a new era under Muscat

Yokohama: In little over a year since replacing Ange Postecoglou as manager, Australian Kevin Muscat has taken Yokohama F. Marinos back to the top of the J1 League standings and, as he tells the-AFC.com, his sights are set on a run deep into this year’s AFC Champions League™. 

Following in the footsteps of Postecoglou, the AFC Asian Cup™-winning Australian who steered Yokohama F. Marinos to the 2019 J1 League title, would be a daunting proposition for many coaches.

Zeca: ‘Irreplaceable’ Cesinha is Daegu’s greatest-ever player

Tue, 02 Aug, 2022

Zeca: ‘Irreplaceable’ Cesinha is Daegu’s greatest-ever player

Daegu: Zeca has heaped praise on countryman Cesinha, describing his Brazilian teammate as the greatest player in Daegu FC’s history ahead of the Korean side’s AFC Champions League™ 2022 Round of 16 clash against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on August 18.

Injury ruled Cesinha out of the group stage back in April when Zeca enjoyed a continental debut to remember, scoring six goals to help his new team finish on top of Group F and advance to the knockout rounds for the second successive year.

AFC Cup™ 2022: ASEAN Zonal Semi-finals in Numbers

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022

AFC Cup™ 2022: ASEAN Zonal Semi-finals in Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The Southeast Asian participants in the AFC Cup™ 2022 has been reduced to two teams following the conclusion of this week’s ASEAN Zonal Semi-finals.

PSM Makassar of Indonesia defeated Kedah Darul Aman of Malaysia in a narrow 2-1 win on Tuesday, before Kuala Lumpur City edged Vietnam’s Viettel FC on penalties the day after following a goalless draw in Ho Chi Minh City. 

Before the two victors face one another on August 24 to crown the best ASEAN team in this year’s AFC Cup and a ticket to the Inter-Zone Semi-final against India’s ATK Mohun Bagan, the-AFC.com highlights some of the standout numbers from this week’s two ties.

Qatar 2022: Six Asian Stars To Look Out For

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022

Qatar 2022: Six Asian Stars To Look Out For

Kuala Lumpur: Asia's top players will be determined to be at their best when they take on the finest in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

With the kick-off to the global showpiece fast approaching, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on one key player from each of the six Asian teams who have qualified for Qatar 2022. 

Qatar 2022 - Know the Stadiums

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022

Qatar 2022 - Know the Stadiums

Doha: The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is fast approaching and the eight stadiums are ready to welcome the world's best players and passionate fans. 

The 22nd edition of the global showpiece – the first to take place in West Asia - promises to be an experience like no other with the state of the art stadiums powered by solar panel farms and equipped with detailed cooling systems to ensure optimum conditions for the players and fans. 

One stadium will be dismantled altogether following the completion of the tournament while six of the venues will have half their seats sent to developing countries. Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the eight stadiums and their unique designs.

Stage set for expanded AFC Women’s Club Championship 2022™ – Pilot Tournament

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022

Stage set for expanded AFC Women’s Club Championship 2022™ – Pilot Tournament

Kuala Lumpur: A record six clubs from as many Member Associations (MAs) will compete in another thrilling AFC Women’s Club Championship™ – Pilot Tournament campaign as teams from both the East and West regions prepare to battle for the title.

The expanded competition will be held across two regions for the first time, with the East starting on August 15, 2022, followed by the West, five days later before culminating in a Final between the two champions in conjunction with the AFC Cup™ 2022 Final on October 22.

Korea Republic power past Canada

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022

Korea Republic power past Canada

San Jose: Korea Republic produced a second half show to defeat Canada 2-0 in their FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022 Group C fixture at the National Stadium of Costa Rica on Thursday.

After a goalless first half, Korea Republic took a firm grip in the second half thanks to an own goal by Canada’s Brooklyn Jean Courtnall before Moon Hae-yoon sealed the three points.

Korea Republic lead the standings on goal difference, ahead of Nigeria, who defeated France by a solitary goal.

Bright start for title holders Japan

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022

Bright start for title holders Japan

Alajuela: Japan kicked off their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup title defence with a 1-0 win over Netherlands in Group D on Thursday. 

Yuzuki Yamamoto’s first half goal proved enough for the young Nadeshiko to bag all three points to sit second behind USA, who beat Ghana 3-0 in the day’s earlier fixture.

Japan will face Ghana next on Sunday.