#AFCCup - Revisited

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

#AFCCup - Revisited

Riyadh: When Lebanon’s Al Ahed take on Australia’s Central Coast Mariners at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex on Sunday in the last ever AFC Cup™ final, the competition will have gone full circle in its two decades of existence.

Twenty years and three months earlier, it was another Lebanese team that kicked-off this iconic competition, and coincidentally, it was on the same famous ground in the Omani capital Muscat that Olympic Beirut then opened the 2004 edition against Syria’s Al Jaish.
 
After 19 editions and 12 different champions that could go up to 13 on Sunday, the curtain falls on the AFC Cup as the AFC club competitions enter a new era with the introduction of a three-tier system including the AFC Champions League Elite, the AFC Champions League 2 and the AFC Challenge League in 2024/25.

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Vahid believes in IR Iran's chances; Rodrigo hopes to continue leading Thailand

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

Vahid believes in IR Iran's chances; Rodrigo hopes to continue leading Thailand

Bangkok: Head coach Vahid Shamsaei believes newly minted AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 champions Islamic Republic of Iran have the potential to go the distance at September's FIFA Futsal World Uzbekistan 2024.

Iran produced a dominant performance to defeat hosts Thailand 4-1 in the final to secure a historic 13th title at the Bangkok Arena on Sunday.

Uzbekistan’s Lopez targets improvements; Vakhidov hails Tajikistan players

Sun, 28 Apr, 2024

Uzbekistan’s Lopez targets improvements; Vakhidov hails Tajikistan players

Bangkok: Head coach Venancio Lopez will focus on improvements ahead of Uzbekistan hosting the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024 in September.

The Central Asian side needed penalties to defeat Tajikistan to finish third in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand 2024™ on Sunday with Lopez admitting they have a lot to work on before their world challenge. 

Afghanistan’s Mortezaei shifts focus to world challenge

Sun, 28 Apr, 2024

Afghanistan’s Mortezaei shifts focus to world challenge

Bangkok: Afghanistan will start preparing immediately for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 after sealing a historic appearance in the global showpiece on Sunday.

Majid Mortezaei’s side led from start to finish in their 5-3 AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 Playoff 3 win against Kyrgyz Republic at the Bangkok Arena on Sunday with the head coach saying they are determined to impress in September’s FIFA Futsal World Cup. 

ASEAN Wrap: City through to A-League finals; Svay Rieng lift Hun Sen Cup

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: City through to A-League finals; Svay Rieng lift Hun Sen Cup

Kuala Lumpur: Melbourne City clinched the last remaining spot in the finals of A-League at the expense of Western Sydney Wanderers after edging Western United 1-0 on Sunday as Central Coast Mariners inched towards the Premiers Plate with a defeat of Newcastle Jets in the F3 derby. 

In Cambodia, Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng secured their fifth Hun Sen Cup title after defeating Phnom Penh Crown in the final while Bali United became the third club to book their place in the Championship Series of Indonesia’s Liga 1 with a 2-0 defeat of Persebaya Surabaya on Wednesday. 
 
Buriram United overcame Lamphun Warriors to punch their ticket to the semi-finals of the Thai League Cup while matches also took place in Vietnam, Myanmar and the Philippines, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from ASEAN.

East Asia Wrap: Kyoto down Vissel; Honours even in Shanghai derby

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

East Asia Wrap: Kyoto down Vissel; Honours even in Shanghai derby

Hong Kong: Taichi Hara’s goal proved to be the difference as Kyoto Sanga posted a surprise 1-0 win against defending champions Vissel Kobe in Japan on Saturday while AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 finalists Yokohama F. Marinos drew 2-2 with leaders Cerezo Osaka. 

The Shanghai derby saw the only unbeaten sides in the Chinese Super League face off on Saturday as Joao Carlos Teixeira’s late strike helped Shanghai Shenhua remain in the lead by rescuing a 1-1 draw against defending champions Shanghai Port. 
 
Ulsan Hyundai fought back to defeat Jeju United 3-1 and stay within two points of leaders Gimcheon Sangmu in Korea Republic while matches also took place in Hong Kong, Mongolia and Macau, so join the-AFC.com as we bring you up to speed with the action from across East Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Mohun Bagan march on; Altyn Asyr continue momentum

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

Central & South Asia Wrap: Mohun Bagan march on; Altyn Asyr continue momentum

Kolkata: League Shield winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant are on the hunt for their second trophy of the season after they emerged triumphant against Odisha FC to reach the final of the Indian Super League.

In the Bangladesh Premier League, Bashundhara Kings widened the gap at the top of the table, while in Turkmenistan, it’s seven on the trot for Altyn Asyr, so join the-AFC.com as we get up to date with the latest domestic action in Central and South Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Sadd seal 17th title; Al Hilal almost there

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Al Sadd seal 17th title; Al Hilal almost there

Doha: Al Sadd SC ended their 2023/24 Qatar Stars League season with a defeat but that didn't derail the party atmosphere with the title already in their trophy cabinet.

Al Hilal SFC, meanwhile, shrugged off the disappointment of their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 exit to beat Al Fateh to move within a point of a 19th title.
 
There were also matches played in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon and Oman so join the-AFC.com as we review the latest round of domestic action across West Asia.