AFC signs MoU with IBIA to strengthen fight against match-fixing

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

AFC signs MoU with IBIA to strengthen fight against match-fixing

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s resolve to protect and safeguard the beautiful game in Asia was further underlined today through the signing of a four-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA).

Moving forward, the AFC and IBIA will work closely to detect irregular betting patterns and suspicious activities in football matches across Asia. IBIA, through its Monitoring and Alert Platform, will share real-time data on suspicious betting activity with the AFC, further enhancing the AFC’s abilities to promptly investigate potential match manipulation.

Hong Pham praises Ho Chi Minh’s adaptability; Kusunose pleased with Urawa’s prolific start

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

Hong Pham praises Ho Chi Minh’s adaptability; Kusunose pleased with Urawa’s prolific start

Ho Chi Minh City: Head coach Nguyen Hong Pham hailed Ho Chi Minh City’s ability to adapt after they secured a 3-1 win over Chinese Taipei’s Taichung Blue Whale Women’s Football Team in their AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25 Group C opener on Sunday.

The other Group C fixture saw AFC Women’s Club Championship™ 2023 winners, Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies flex their muscles to overwhelm India’s Odisha FC 17-0.

Melbourne’s resilience thrills Matricciani; Kaya’s Dimzon frustrated by stalemate

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

Melbourne’s resilience thrills Matricciani; Kaya’s Dimzon frustrated by stalemate

Pathum Thani: Head coach Michael Matricciani was delighted to see his Melbourne City FC begin their AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 Group B campaign with a 2-1 win against Bam Khatoon FC on Sunday.

First half goals from Rhianna Pollicina and Mariana Speckmaier put Melbourne in a good position and despite Mona Hamoudi pulling one back for Islamic Republic of Iran’s Bam Khatoon in the second half, it did not change the final outcome.

Matricciani was pleased with his side’s overall performance but knows improvements are needed if his Melbourne side are to achieve their goal of progressing from the group stage.

Win a boost for Wuhan’s Yao; Abu Dhabi’s Kulis disappointed with late draw

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

Win a boost for Wuhan’s Yao; Abu Dhabi’s Kulis disappointed with late draw

Wuhan: China PR’s Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC gained a confidence booster, said captain Yao Wei after they beat Sabah FA of Malaysia 7-0 to put their AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 campaign back on track.

An opening day defeat to UAE’s Abu Dhabi Country Club meant the Chinese side were under pressure to deliver against Sabah and they came through with flying colours, with Deng Mengye netting a hat-trick. 

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal in cruise control mode; Sharjah, Shahab Al Ahli impress

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal in cruise control mode; Sharjah, Shahab Al Ahli impress

Doha: Al Hilal SFC came from behind to defeat Al Ahli Saudi FC 2-1 as they continued their perfect start to the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 season.

In the United Arab Emirates, Sharjah and Shabab Al Ahli Dubai maintained their winning runs to stay ahead while there is an exciting race developing in Iraq.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across West Asia, with only a handful of leagues in action due to the pending international break.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Sepahan, Bengaluru stay ahead

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

Central & South Asia Wrap: Sepahan, Bengaluru stay ahead

Tehran: Sepahan remained league leaders in the Iran Pro League while Bengaluru FC continued to hold onto pole position in the Indian Super League.

In Kyrgyz Republic, Abdysh-Ata Kant are relentless so join the-AFC.com as we wrap up all the domestic league action from Central and South Asia.

ASEAN Wrap: Thanh Hoa go top; Port and Bangkok edge closer

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: Thanh Hoa go top; Port and Bangkok edge closer

Kuala Lumpur: The V. League 1 2024/25 season continues to see twists and turns with Thanh Hoa FC the latest to ascend to the top of the standings.

Over at the Thai League 1, Port FC and Bangkok United took advantage of Buriram United not playing to move closer to the league leaders.

Domestic action also took place in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Laos, so join the-AFC.com as we recap the last round of matches before the international break.