Abu Abed: Al Salt’s dominant performance key to AFC Cup victory over Al Ansar 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Abu Abed: Al Salt’s dominant performance key to AFC Cup victory over Al Ansar 

Amman: Al Salt head coach Jamal Abu Abed said his side’s dominance paid off in their 2-1 win against Lebanon champions Al Ansar in Group B of the 2021 AFC Cup on Monday.

A late penalty from Ronald Ngah at King Abdullah II Stadium steered Al Salt to their first-ever AFC Cup victory as they revived their chances of advancing to the knockout stage in their maiden participation in the competition.

The Jordan club had opened their campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Bahrain's Muharraq Club.

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Al Saed pleased with Al Faisaly's resolve in AFC Cup triumph against Tishreen

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Al Saed pleased with Al Faisaly's resolve in AFC Cup triumph against Tishreen

Amman: Al Faisaly head coach Hussam Al Saed hailed his side's performance following their 1-0 win against Syria’s Tishreen in their 2021 AFC Cup Group C tie on Monday.

Substitute midfielder Yousef Jalboush scored with seven minutes left to play to steer Al Faisaly to their second consecutive victory following their 2-0 win against Palestine’s Al Ama’ari Center.

Sandouqa ecstatic as Balata Center celebrate first-ever AFC Cup win

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Sandouqa ecstatic as Balata Center celebrate first-ever AFC Cup win

Amman: Head coach Ayman Sandouqa was extremely happy with his Balata Center side’s 3-2 win against Muharraq Club in their 2021 AFC Cup Group B match on Monday.

Balata Center owed their first-ever AFC Cup win to forward Khaled Salem who scored a hat-trick at the King Abdullah II Stadium, while Fares Arnaout and Abdulrahman Ahmedi replied for Muharraq.

Group B: Al Salt strike late against Al Ansar to revive AFC Cup campaign

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group B: Al Salt strike late against Al Ansar to revive AFC Cup campaign

Amman: Jordan's Al Salt pulled themselves back into contention for a place in the 2021 AFC Cup knockout stage after beating Lebanon's Al Ansar FC 2-1 on Matchday Two of Group B on Monday. 

Al Salt started on the front foot and created several half-chances inside the opening 15 minutes, but it was with their first real sight of goal that they opened the scoring in the 19th minute. Ahmad Israiwah curled a well-weighted cross from a free-kick into the box and Mohammad Al Daoud found space at the far post to head home the opener.

Asian Qualifiers - Preview: Group A

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian Qualifiers - Preview: Group A

Suzhou: More than 18 months since the last ball was kicked in Group A of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023, the competition will resume on May 30 as the five sides get set to continue their campaigns in the Chinese city of Suzhou. 

Syria currently lead the way with a hugely impressive five wins from five and they start as clear favourites to progress to the third round of qualifying, while the pressure is on hosts China PR who sit eight points back, level with the Philippines.

The Maldives still have aspirations of a top-two finish and Guam are seeking their first points of the campaign. Ahead of the opening game between China and Guam on Sunday, the-AFC.com takes a closer look at Group A.

Asian Qualifiers - Preview: Group B 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian Qualifiers - Preview: Group B 

Kuwait: The long wait is finally over, and Asia’s top men’s national teams are soon to resume their respective bids to qualify for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

It has been 18 long months since a ball was kicked in Group B – featuring, Australia, Kuwait, Jordan, Nepal and Chinese Taipei – and with a wait like that, one could be forgiven for needing a refresher course before the action resumes.

But fear not, the-AFC.com is here to bring you all need to know about the finely poised group, including a run-down on the venues and how the teams currently stand, plus we pick out a key man from each of the five sides.

Japan's Moriyasu focused on Myanmar game as Asian Qualifiers loom

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Japan's Moriyasu focused on Myanmar game as Asian Qualifiers loom

Tokyo: Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu is training his focus on the Samurai Blue’s meeting with Myanmar on Friday as the four-time AFC Asian Cup winners look to secure their place in the next phase of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Victory over Antoine Hey’s side will take the Japanese into the next round by guaranteeing their status as Group F winners with two games remaining and maintain their perfect record in the second round of the Asian Qualifiers.

Japan have won their first five games in the Asian Qualifiers and a win on Friday would also secure Moriyasu’s side a berth at the Finals of the AFC Asian Cup China 2023.