Taichung Blue Whale see off spirited ISPE for winning start

Tue, 16 Aug, 2022

Taichung Blue Whale see off spirited ISPE for winning start

Chonburi: Taichung Blue Whale FC edged SPE WFC 3-2 in the AFC Women’s Club Championship™ 2022 East at the Chonburi Stadium on Tuesday.

Su Yu-hsuan and Silawan Intamee gave Chinese Taipei’s Blue Whale a two-goal cushion but efforts by Khin Marlar Tun and Shwe Yee Tun drew the Myanmar side level, only for Yu-hsuan to seal the win at the hour mark.

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AFC Champions League™ 2022 Round of 16 (East) – Ones to Watch

Tue, 16 Aug, 2022

AFC Champions League™ 2022 Round of 16 (East) – Ones to Watch

Kuala Lumpur: With the resumption of the East Zone of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 just two days away, we pick eight players from the region who could prove to be the key for their teams in the much-anticipated Round of 16.

A number of these players lit up the group stage with their impressive performances while some of them didn’t feature earlier in this year’s tournament but have proven their ability in the past.

the-AFC.com picks for the players you should keep an eye on in the East Zone's Round of 16 ties.

AFC Cup™ 2022 - Central Zonal Final: Ones To Watch

Tue, 16 Aug, 2022

AFC Cup™ 2022 - Central Zonal Final: Ones To Watch

Khujand: The wait to identify the AFC Cup™ 2022 Central Zonal winners is almost over, but before FC Khujand and PFC Sogdiana take to the centre stage, join the-AFC.com as we take a closer look at the players who could make a difference in Wednesday’s clash. 

Two players from each team played prominent roles as Tajikistan's Khujand and Sogdiana of Uzbekistan saw off their respective challengers to advance to the Central Zonal final. 

Japan beat Ghana to reach quarter-finals

Mon, 15 Aug, 2022

Japan beat Ghana to reach quarter-finals

Alajuela: Japan advanced to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022 quarter-finals after beating Ghana 2-0 on Sunday. 

Maika Hamano scored twice in the second half to see Japan surge to the top of the standings as they ensured a top two finish in Group D. 

Japan will face the USA next on Wednesday. 

Korea Republic go down fighting against Nigeria

Mon, 15 Aug, 2022

Korea Republic go down fighting against Nigeria

San Jose: Korea Republic’s hopes of sealing a quarter-final berth in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022 suffered a set-back following Nigeria’s late strike in their Group C encounter at the National Stadium of Costa Rica on Sunday. 

Esther Onyenezide’s goal in the 83rd minute sealed the win for the Falconets, who booked their spot in the quarter-finals. 

With second spot still up for grabs, the Taeguk Ladies face a crucial must-win tie against France on Wednesday for a place in the knockout stage.