Park Tae-ha takes over as Steelers head coach

Fri, 15 Dec, 2023

Park Tae-ha takes over as Steelers head coach

Pohang: Pohang Steelers have named Park Tae-ha as their new head coach on a two-year contract.

Park replaces Kim Gi-dong, who is taking charge of FC Seoul after spending four and a half years with Steelers. 

Player to Watch: Alimardon Shukurov (Kyrgyz Republic)

Fri, 15 Dec, 2023

Player to Watch: Alimardon Shukurov (Kyrgyz Republic)

Kuala Lumpur: Having first qualified for the AFC Asian Cup™ in 2019, Kyrgyz Republic will once again participate in the upcoming edition with Alimardon Shukurov a vital cog in their midfield.

Since bursting onto the national team scene in late 2019, the 24-year-old midfielder’s upward trajectory continues and he is now all set to appear in Qatar in just under a month.

#AFCCup - Knockout stage lineup finalised

Fri, 15 Dec, 2023

#AFCCup - Knockout stage lineup finalised

Kuala Lumpur: Australia will have two representatives in the AFC Cup™️ 2023/24 knockout stage after Macarthur FC joined Central Coast Mariners in advancing to the ASEAN Zonal semi-finals on Thursday. 

There was cheer for Phnom Penh Crown FC as well with the Cambodian club booking their ticket after finishing as the best runners-up in the ASEAN zone.
 
Chinese Taipei's Taichung Futuro also confirmed their spot, but only after enduring several nervy hours following their defeat to FC Ulaanbaatar on Thursday.

#ACFutsal2024 Thailand cast discover opponents

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

#ACFutsal2024 Thailand cast discover opponents

Kuala Lumpur: Japan will begin the defence of their title in Group C following the draw for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

Islamic Republic of Iran's bid for a record-extending 13th title will kick off in Group D with the tournament scheduled for April 17-28, 2024. 

Choi expects more from Shandong

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

Choi expects more from Shandong

Yokohama: China PR’s Shandong Taishan FC ended their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 group stage campaign on a low after a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Yokohama F Marinos on Wednesday, much to the disappointment of head coach Choi Kang-hee.

Despite the result not affecting Shandong’s progress to the knockout stage as they qualified as one of three best runners-up, the Korean tactician was not pleased with the lapses in concentration shown at the Yokohama International Stadium.

Jackson lauds Mariners’ strong finish

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

Jackson lauds Mariners’ strong finish

Binan: Head coach Mark Jackson praised Central Coast Mariners’ determination in their 3-0 win over Stallion Laguna FC in their final AFC Cup™ 2023/24 Group G tie at the Binan Football Stadium on Wednesday.

The Australian side led from start to finish to seal top spot with 13 points, while the Philippines club ended their campaign with just a draw.

Emotional Muscat signs off with high praise for Marinos

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

Emotional Muscat signs off with high praise for Marinos

Yokohama: Kevin Muscat did not try to hide his emotions after Yokohama F. Marinos produced an outstanding performance to beat Shandong Taishan 3-0 to advance to the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 knockout stage on Wednesday. .

The match was Muscat’s last as Marinos head coach and the Australian was incredibly proud with the performance which saw them topping Group G. 

The win capped Muscat’s reign, having taken over from Ange Postecoglou in 2021, where he guided Marinos to the Japanese title in 2022 and a runners-up finish in the recently concluded season.