ASEAN Zonal Final 2022: Ones to Watch

Mon, 22 Aug, 2022

ASEAN Zonal Final 2022: Ones to Watch

Kuala Lumpur: There are just two days to go to the AFC Cup™ 2022 ASEAN Zonal Final with Kuala Lumpur City FC of Malaysia and Indonesia’s PSM Makassar set to lock horns in the latest chapter of their nations’ regional rivalry.

Having previously shared a goalless draw in the group stage, the two sides will now face off in a single-leg final at Kuala Lumpur Stadium on Wednesday. 

We look at six players – three from each of the finalists – who could prove to be the difference-makers.

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ASEAN Zonal Final: 3 Memorable Matches

Sat, 20 Aug, 2022

ASEAN Zonal Final: 3 Memorable Matches

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Cup™ 2022 ASEAN Zonal Final is set to take place on Wednesday in which Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur City will take on PSM Makassar of Indonesia with regional bragging rights on the line.

Following the introduction of the zonal format in 2017, the Southeast Asian section of the competition has witnessed some thrilling matches, albeit with the COVID-19 pandemic impacting the last two editions.

This year saw the return of the ASEAN Zone which is set to conclude with an eagerly anticipated clash. Ahead of the match-up, the-AFC.com looks back at some of the most memorable ASEAN Zonal Finals from the past.

Preview - QF: Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN) v BG Pathum United (THA)

Mon, 22 Aug, 2022

Preview - QF: Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN) v BG Pathum United (THA)

Saitama: Urawa Red Diamonds coach Ricardo Rodriguez has warned his players against complacency ahead of their AFC Champions League™ 2022 quarter-final meeting with Thailand’s BG Pathum United at the Saitama Stadium 2002 on Monday.

The two-time champions cruised into the last eight with a comprehensive 5-0 win over Malaysia’s Johor Darul Ta’zim on Friday prompting hopes of another run deep into the competition, but the Spanish coach wants the focus to be solely on the immediate task at hand.

Preview - QF: Vissel Kobe (JPN) v Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR)

Mon, 22 Aug, 2022

Preview - QF: Vissel Kobe (JPN) v Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR)

Saitama: Vissel Kobe and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are both equally confident of their chances ahead of their AFC Champions League™ 2022 (East) quarter-final clash at the Saitama Stadium 2002 on Monday.

Japan's Vissel Kobe will be looking to make the semi-finals again after having done so in their debut appearance in 2020 while Jeonbuk have not appeared at the last four stage since winning the second of their two AFC Champions League titles in 2016.

Draw seals College of Asian Scholars East title

Mon, 22 Aug, 2022

Draw seals College of Asian Scholars East title

Chonburi: Thailand’s College of Asian Scholars clinched the AFC Women’s Club Championship™ 2022 East crown following a 0-0 draw with Taichung Blue Whale FC of Chinese Taipei at the Chonburi Stadium on Sunday.

Both teams finished on four points with College of Asian Scholars finishing top on goal difference. 

Bobokulov expects more from Sogdiana-W, Ghanbari vows Bam Khatoon will do better

Sun, 21 Aug, 2022

Bobokulov expects more from Sogdiana-W, Ghanbari vows Bam Khatoon will do better

Qarshi: Head coach Sherali Bobokulov was disappointed that his Sogdiana-W side were unable to secure a win in their AFC Women’s Club Championship™ West opener after allowing Bam Khatoon FC to salvage a 1-1 draw on Saturday. 

The Uzbekistan club took a 19th minute lead through Khabibullaeva Diyorakhon, but the Islamic Republic of Iran side came back stronger in the second half with Zahra Ghanbari equalising near the hour-mark.