Al Hilal cruise past Al Jazira to set up Chelsea clash

Mon, 07 Feb, 2022

Al Hilal cruise past Al Jazira to set up Chelsea clash

Abu Dhabi: AFC Champions League winners Al Hilal SFC came from behind to defeat hosts Al Jazira 6-1 on Sunday and book their place in the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021 semi-finals.

Al Jazira went ahead in the 14th minute through Abdoulay Diaby, but Al Hilal bounced back with two quick goals to take the lead into the second half, where four different scorers found the back of the net to claim an emhpatic win over the Emirati champions.

Following the biggest victory in FIFA Club World Cup history, Al Hilal take on European champions Chelsea in the semi-finals on Wednesday while Al Jazira play Monterrey for fifth place on the same day.

AFC President hails nine-time AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ champions China PR

Sun, 06 Feb, 2022

AFC President hails nine-time AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ champions China PR

Navi Mumbai: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated China PR on winning the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ following a 3-2 victory over the Korea Republic on Sunday at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. This was the Steel Roses’ record-extending ninth title in the Continental premier women’s national team tournament. 

The AFC President also extended his praise to China PR, Korea Republic, Japan and history-makers the Philippines and Vietnam on qualifying for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 where they will be joined by co-host Australia.

Final: China PR fight back to claim amazing ninth title

Mon, 07 Feb, 2022

Final: China PR fight back to claim amazing ninth title

Navi Mumbai: China PR came from two goals down to defeat Korea Republic 3-2 in a pulsating AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022™ final at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.

Korea Republic looked to be cruising to their first crown after taking a 2-0 lead at half-time but China PR fought back after the break through goals from Tang Jiali, Zhang Linyan and Xiao Yuyi - who netted the winner deep into added time to seal her side a record-extending ninth title. 

Playoff: Vietnam defeat Chinese Taipei to create FIFA Women's World Cup history

Mon, 07 Feb, 2022

Playoff: Vietnam defeat Chinese Taipei to create FIFA Women's World Cup history

Navi Mumbai: Vietnam booked a place in the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time after defeating Chinese Taipei 2-1 in their playoff tie at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. 

In a physically draining tie, Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy scored the winner after Su Hy-Ysuan had cancelled out Chuong Thi Kieu's first half opener as Vietnam confirmed their berth at Australia/New Zealand 2023.

The triumph completed a remarkable journey as Vietnam overcame a COVID-19 outbreak prior to the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022™️ to book their place in the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Defeat for Chinese Taipei means they join Thailand in the Inter-Confederation Playoffs where a win will take them into their first FIFA Women's World Cup in 41 years. 

China PR's Zhu Yu picked as Best Goalkeeper of AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022™

Sun, 06 Feb, 2022

China PR's Zhu Yu picked as Best Goalkeeper of AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022™

Mumbai: China PR's Zhu Yu was named as the Best Goalkeeper of AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022™ on Sunday.

Zhu was in top form throughout the tournament as China PR won the AFC Women's Asian Cup for a record extending ninth time. 

The award was fitting reward for a player who had been instrumental for China PR, with the Wuhan Jianghan custodian only conceding five goals in India 2022. 

China PR’s Wang Shanshan named AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022™ MVP

Mon, 07 Feb, 2022

China PR’s Wang Shanshan named AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022™ MVP

Mumbai: As China PR celebrated their historic victory, midfielder Wang Shanshan was rewarded for a superb individual campaign with the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022™ Most Valuable Player Award on Sunday.

Wang Shanshan’s honour came after China PR defeated Korea Republic 3-2 in a gripping final at the D.Y Patil Stadium to win a record-extending ninth AFC Women's Asian Cup title.

The award was due recognition for Wang Shanshan who had been a consistent performer throughout the campaign which saw China PR win the trophy after a 16 year wait. 

Australia's Kerr wins Yili Top Goalscorer of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™

Mon, 07 Feb, 2022

Australia's Kerr wins Yili Top Goalscorer of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™

Mumbai: Australian star Sam Kerr won the Yili Top Goalscorer of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™
with her seven-goal haul proving unbeatable.

Although Australia's campaign was ended in the quarter-finals by Korea Republic, Kerr's phenomenal form in the group stage secured her the award.