Abdullah blames injuries for Kuwait SC's early AFC Cup elimination

Wed, 25 May, 2022

Abdullah blames injuries for Kuwait SC's early AFC Cup elimination

Seeb: Kuwait SC head coach Mohammed Abdullah bemoaned injuries and a lack of discipline as the three-time AFC Cup™ champions crashed out of the group stage after a goalless draw against Jableh SC on Tuesday.

Despite ending the group stage unbeaten, the Kuwaiti side’s five points were only enough for a second-place finish and meant they missed out on the best runners-up ticket in favour of Riffa of Bahrain who collected six points in Group B.

Kuwait SC head coach Mohammed Abdullah had to make do without the services of Kuwaiti internationals Sami Al Sanea and Ahmed Zanki who were sidelined with injuries in a cagey affair which saw both Kuwait SC and Jableh threaten on occasions but ultimately unable to find a breakthrough.

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Uzbekistan 2022: Know Your Host Cities & Stadiums

Tue, 24 May, 2022

Uzbekistan 2022: Know Your Host Cities & Stadiums

Tashkent: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022™ kicks off on June 1 with 16 teams vying for the prestigious title.

The continent's finest young talent will be on show in four stadiums - three in Tashkent and one in Qarshi.

Join the-AFC.com as we profile the host cities and stadiums that will witness spectacular action from the first blow of the referee’s whistle until the final on June 19.

Straight from the training ground, says Bunjak after Al Seeb win Group A

Wed, 25 May, 2022

Straight from the training ground, says Bunjak after Al Seeb win Group A

Seeb: Head coach Boris Bunjak heaped praise on his Al Seeb players for their exemplary application of his training method in their 4-0 triumph over Al Ansar to win Group A of the AFC Cup™ 2022 on Tuesday.

The Omani side controlled play for extended spells and were rewarded for their attacking endeavours with an emphatic victory with defender Khalid Al Braiki bagging a brace before the break, either side of Eid Al Farsi’s second goal of the campaign. Ali Al Busaidi’s driven penalty rounded off the scoring three minutes from time.

Al Seeb’s qualification was confirmed later in the night after group rivals Kuwait SC and Jableh played out a goalless draw, both failing to match the six points achieved by Bunjak’s men on their AFC Cup debut.

Ashoor: Consistency took Al Riffa through

Wed, 25 May, 2022

Ashoor: Consistency took Al Riffa through

Kuwait City: Head coach Ali Ashoor applauded his players' consistency as Al Riffa booked their place in the AFC Cup™ 2022 West Zonal Semi-finals on Tuesday.

The Bahraini side defeated Palestine's Shabab Al Khalil 3-1 in their final Group B match to confirm progression as the best runners-up, joining group winners Arabi SC in the knockout stage.

Motroc applauds East Riffa's resilience

Wed, 25 May, 2022

Motroc applauds East Riffa's resilience

Muharraq: Florin Motroc praised his players resilience and fighting spirit as East Riffa came from two goals down to seal a 2-2 draw with Hilal Alquds in Group C of the AFC Cup™ 2022 on Tuesday.

The result meant East side topped the group with five points to seal a West Zonal Semi-final meeting with fellow Bahraini side Al Riffa.

Gritty Arabi amaze Mise

Wed, 25 May, 2022

Gritty Arabi amaze Mise

Kuwait City: Head coach Ante Mise praised his Arabi SC side for battling through fatigue to advance to the AFC Cup™ 2022 West Zonal Semi-finals on Tuesday.

The Kuwaiti side produced a gritty performance to come from behind to seal a 1-1 draw with Oman's Dhofar Club, with the point enough for Arabi to advance as the Group B winners.

Tishreen's Jabban, Nejmeh's Jaraya apologise for premature end to campaign

Wed, 25 May, 2022

Tishreen's Jabban, Nejmeh's Jaraya apologise for premature end to campaign

Muharraq: Tishreen SC head coach Tarek Jabban and his Nejmeh counterpart Tarek Jaraya both apologised after their teams crashed out of the AFC Cup™ 2022 on Tuesday.

Syria's Tishreen won the final Group C tie 3-1 but it was not enough as they - along with Lebanon's Nejmeh - crashed out of the competition with Bahrain's East Riffa topping Group C to advance to the West Zonal Semi-finals. 

Ferrando rallies ATK Mohun Bagan for knockout stage challenge

Wed, 25 May, 2022

Ferrando rallies ATK Mohun Bagan for knockout stage challenge

Kolkata: Juan Ferrando has urged ATK Mohun Bagan to be at their best for the AFC Cup™ 2022 Inter-Zone Semi-finals after the Indian Super League side advanced to the knockout stage in emphatic fashion on Tuesday.

Ferrando's charges were in spectacular form before their fans at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium, scoring a 5-2 win over Maziya Sports & Recreation of the Maldives.

The victory completed an amazing comeback for ATK Mohun Bagan, who were defeated 4-2 by fellow Indian side Gokulam Kerala FC before bouncing back with a 4-0 win over Bangladesh champions Bashundhara Kings.

Bruzon, Annese hail players despite exit disappointment

Wed, 25 May, 2022

Bruzon, Annese hail players despite exit disappointment

Kolkata: Bashundhara Kings head coach Oscar Bruzon and his Gokulam Kerala counterpart Vincenzo Alberto Annese both paid tribute to their players as their AFC Cup™ 2022 campaigns came to an end on Tuesday.

Bangladesh champions Bashundhara edged India's Gokulam Kerala 2-1 in their final Group D tie but missed out on a place in the Inter-Zone Semi-finals following ATK Mohun Bagan's 5-2 win against Maziya Sports & Recreation.

The result meant the Indian Super League side won the group by virtue-of their superior head-to-head record.

Kazma win Kuwait Emir Cup for eighth time

Wed, 25 May, 2022

Kazma win Kuwait Emir Cup for eighth time

Kuwait City: Kazma came from behind to score two second-half goals to defeat Al Salmiya 2-1 to lift the 2021-22 Kuwait Emir Cup title at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium on Tuesday.

Kazma, who won the coveted trophy for the eighth time, were second best in the early minutes of the match as Al Salmiya created numerous chances.