South China's Chan Siu Ki through to AFC Cup Bracket Challenge final

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

South China's Chan Siu Ki through to AFC Cup Bracket Challenge final

Kuala Lumpur: South China AA's Chan Siu Ki's lovely strike from the 2015 edition has made the final of the AFC Cup Bracket Challenge.

Chan's goal against Malaysia's Pahang sealed the tie for South China AA and the former Hong Kong international will now face off against Ali Ashfaq of Maldives side New Radiant in the final which kicks off on Wednesday.

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New Radiant's Ali Ashfaq seals berth in AFC Cup Bracket Challenge final

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

New Radiant's Ali Ashfaq seals berth in AFC Cup Bracket Challenge final

Kuala Lumpur: New Radiant's Ali Ashfaq will take on South China AA's Chan Siu Ki in the final of the AFC Cup Bracket Challenge.

Maldivian star Ashfaq's solo goal - one of five he scored in that match - for New Radiant against Persibi Bojonegoro in the 2013 AFC Cup saw him defeat Hanoi FC's Vietnam international Nguyen Quang Hai in the semi-final.

Ashfaq polled 54.68 % of the votes to see of Quang Hai's challenge.

2 years to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Groups A-D: Will your favourite team advance?

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2 years to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Groups A-D: Will your favourite team advance?

Kuala Lumpur: With just two years to go to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the continent's hopefuls have everything to play for in the Asian Qualifiers.

Tell us in the polls below whether your favourite team will advance to the next round of the Qualifiers as Asia looks to build on the record five teams at the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018.

There is still much to do on the Road to Qatar 2022 in the second round of the Asian Qualifiers and the remaining matchdays will determine the 12 teams who will advance to the third round of the Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which will also confirm their tickets to the AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

2 years to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Groups E-H: Will your favourite team advance?

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2 years to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Groups E-H: Will your favourite team advance?

Kuala Lumpur: With just two years to go for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the continent's hopefuls have everything to play for in the Asian Qualifiers.

Tell us in the polls below whether your favourite team will advance to the next round of the Qualifiers as Asia looks to build on the record five teams at the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018.

There is still much to do on the Road to Qatar 2022 in the second round of the Asian Qualifiers and the remaining matchdays will determine the 12 teams who will advance to the third round of the Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which will also confirm their tickets to the AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

End justifies the means for Pereira in Shanghai SIPG's AFC Champions League win over Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

End justifies the means for Pereira in Shanghai SIPG's AFC Champions League win over Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors

Doha: Shanghai SIPG head coach Vitor Pereira insisted his pragmatic approach in his side’s 2-1 win against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on Sunday was dictated by the competition’s tight fixtures schedule.

The Chinese Super League side fielded a heavily rotated starting XI with the likes of Hulk, Aaron Mooy and two-goal hero from the previous game Li Shenglong being introduced in the second half.

The Portuguese manager’s plan paid dividends as Shanghai SIPG added a second win in three days to hit six points in Group H of the 2020 AFC Champions League.

Jeonbuk play Australia's Sydney FC on Wednesday while Shanghai SIPG and Yokohama F Marinos will square off in a top-of-the-table clash on the same day.

Park rues absences, Cannavaro expresses frustration after AFC Champions League stalemate

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Park rues absences, Cannavaro expresses frustration after AFC Champions League stalemate

Doha: Suwon Samsung Bluewings head coach Park Kun-ha rued the absence of key attacking players as his side failed to find the back of the net in a 0-0 draw against Guangzhou Evergrande at Khalifa International Stadium on Sunday.

Both teams collected their first point of the 2020 AFC Champions League campaign, with Guangzhou Evergrande having played one less match than their opponents.

The Koreans side now face an eight-day wait for their next game, a period during which Guangzhou Evergrande face Group G leaders Vissel Kobe of Japan twice.

AFC Champions League 2020 Allianz Goal of the Week: Trent Buhagiar (Sydney FC)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Champions League 2020 Allianz Goal of the Week: Trent Buhagiar (Sydney FC)

Doha: The-AFC.com announced on Sunday that Sydney FC's Trent Buhagiar is the winner of this week’s Goal of the Week presented by Allianz for the 2020 AFC Champions League.