This is just the beginning, says Al Seeb’s Rasheed Jabar

Sun, 23 Oct, 2022

This is just the beginning, says Al Seeb’s Rasheed Jabar

Kuala Lumpur: Al Seeb Club opened a new chapter in Omani football history after becoming the first club from the West Asian country to lift the AFC Cup™ trophy, and head coach Rasheed Jabar is confident Saturday’s triumph heralds the start of more success for the club.

Three players found the back of the net to secure Al Seeb a 3-0 win over Kuala Lumpur City FC in the final at the National Stadium Bukit Jalil, a result which the Omani side richly deserved.

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Hodak: Lack of cutting edge cost Kuala Lumpur City

Sun, 23 Oct, 2022

Hodak: Lack of cutting edge cost Kuala Lumpur City

Kuala Lumpur: There was no fairy tale ending for Kuala Lumpur City FC following their 3-0 defeat to Al Seeb Club of Oman in the AFC Cup™ 2022 Final at the National Stadium Bukit Jalil on Saturday.

The visitors led from start to finish with Ali Al Busaidi and Abdulaziz Al Muqbali providing a two-goal cushion going into the break before Muhsen Al Ghassani scored the third as Al Seeb became the first side from Oman to win the AFC Cup.

Shaikh Salman praises Al Seeb Club on historic AFC Cup™ victory

Sun, 23 Oct, 2022

Shaikh Salman praises Al Seeb Club on historic AFC Cup™ victory

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated Al Seeb Club after the Omani side defeated Kuala Lumpur City FC 3-0 to clinch their maiden AFC Cup™ crown at the Bukit Jalil Stadium on Saturday.

In a captivating battle between two first-time finalists, first half goals from Ali Al Busaidi and Abdulaziz Al Maqbali put Al Seeb in control at the interval and a third from Muhsen Al Ghassani ensured the trophy remained in West Asia for the 16th time in the competition’s 18 editions.

Al Seeb Club power past Kuala Lumpur City to lift historic title

Sun, 23 Oct, 2022

Al Seeb Club power past Kuala Lumpur City to lift historic title

Kuala Lumpur: Al Seeb Club became the first side from Oman to win the AFC Cup™ on Saturday as Rasheed Al Yafai’s outfit handed Kuala Lumpur City FC a 3-0 defeat at Bukit Jalil Stadium in the Malaysian capital to claim the 2022 edition of the continental competition.

First half goals from Ali Al Busaidi and Abdulaziz Al Maqbali put Al Seeb in control at the interval and a third from Muhsen Al Ghassani ensured the trophy would be going back to West Asia for the 16th time in the competition’s 18 editions.
 
The win secures Al Seeb a place in the preliminary rounds of the 2023/24 AFC Champions League while breaking the hearts of the majority of the almost 28,000 fans within the cavernous stadium on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur.

Al Seeb’s Eid Al Farsi scoops Most Valuable Player Award

Sat, 22 Oct, 2022

Al Seeb’s Eid Al Farsi scoops Most Valuable Player Award

Kuala Lumpur: Al Seeb Club’s Eid Al Farsi was named the AFC Cup™ 2022 Most Valuable Player on Saturday.

The 35-year-old skipper played a crucial role in Al Seeb’s campaign, leading his side to their maiden AFC Cup title after beating Kuala Lumpur City FC 3-0 in the final on Saturday. 

Viettel FC’s Pedro Paulo wins Top Scorer Award

Sat, 22 Oct, 2022

Viettel FC’s Pedro Paulo wins Top Scorer Award

Kuala Lumpur: Viettel FC forward Pedro Paulo won the AFC Cup™ 2022 Top Scorer award on Saturday.

Paulo scored five goals and had one assist for Viettel, with the Vietnamese club seeing their AFC Cup 2022 campaign come to an end when they lost 6-5 to Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur City in the ASEAN Zonal Semi-finals. 

Japan denied by late Spain fightback

Sun, 23 Oct, 2022

Japan denied by late Spain fightback

Goa: Japan's FIFA U17 Women's World Cup India 2022 campaign came to an end following a 2-1 defeat to Spain in the quarter-finals on Saturday.

Momoko Tanikawa looked to have sealed Japan a semi-final spot only for the East Asian side to be stopped by a late Vicky Lopez brace as Spain kept their title defence on track.

Asia's best learn Australia & New Zealand 2023 opponents

Sat, 22 Oct, 2022

Asia's best learn Australia & New Zealand 2023 opponents

Auckland: The road to FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 glory for Asia's representatives was decided following the conclusion of the draw in Auckland on Saturday.

Co-hosts Australia, China PR, Japan, Korea Republic, Philippines and Vietnam - with Chinese Taipei and Thailand possibly joining them in the Finals - will have to navigate a tough group stage of the first FIFA Women's World Cup to be held in the Southern Hemisphere if they are to challenge for the title.