Group E: Ahal sizzle in AFC Cup opener against Ravshan
Bishkek: Turkmenistan’s FC Ahal took an important step towards the 2021 AFC Cup knockout stage, registering a 3-1 win over FC Ravshan of Tajikistan in their tournament opener at Dolen Omurzakov Staidum on Friday.
Returning Ravshan racing to reach AFC Cup pace, says Mirahmadov
Bishkek: Gayratali Mirahmadov said his FC Ravshan side are racing to get up to speed at the top level after the Tajik side lost 3-1 to Turkmenistan’s FC Ahal in their AFC Cup return on Friday.
Berdiev: Four-goal AFC Cup burst against Alay showed Nasaf’s level
Dushanbe: Four goals in 22 minutes were an accurate guide to Nasaf’s quality according to head coach Ruzikul Berdiev, whose side shrugged off a goalless first half to power to a 4-0 AFC Cup win against FC Alay in their opening Group F clash on Friday.
Hojageldiyev confident Altyn Asyr will get better in AFC Cup after draw with Khujand
Dushanbe: Out-of-competition Altyn Asyr will grow in strength as the 2021 AFC Cup goes on according to head coach Yazguly Hojageldiyev, whose side emerged with a 2-2 draw against FC Khujand despite having two players sent off in their Group F opener on Friday.
Bahrain set for Ukraine training stint ahead of Asian Qualifiers
Manama: Bahrain head coach Helio Sousa has named a 23-player training squad ahead of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.
Tokyo: Japan will play friendly matches against Jamaica and Serbia either side of their final two fixtures in the second round of the Asian Qualifiers, the Japan Football Association has announced.
Iniesta has 'big goals' after extending career with Vissel Kobe
Tokyo: Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta said on Friday he wants to "achieve big goals" with Japan's Vissel Kobe after signing a two-year contract extension.