AFF Cup: The Semi-Finalists

Wed, 22 Dec, 2021

AFF Cup: The Semi-Finalists

Singapore: The AFF Cup semi-finals will take place in the coming days with hosts Singapore facing Indonesia in the first leg of their semi-final on Wednesday and defending champions Vietnam up against Thailand a day later. 

The matches see Singapore compete in the last four of the regional tournament for the first time since 2012, while five-time runners-up Indonesia are desperate to get their hands on the trophy for the first time. 

Vietnam have not lost a match in the competition since 2016 but finishing second in Group B meant a date with many peoples' favourites – the record five-time winners Thailand. 

Ahead of the semi-finals, the-AFC.com takes a closer look at the contenders. 

Vote For Your Best 2021 AFC Champions League Team: Forwards

Sun, 19 Dec, 2021

Vote For Your Best 2021 AFC Champions League Team: Forwards

Kuala Lumpur: The goalkeeper, four defenders and three midfielders have been decided and now the-AFC.com asks fans of Asian football to vote for their favourite forwards at the 2021 AFC Champions League.  

Using a statistics-based approach, we’ve selected 10 of the star performers from the continental competition as we look to complete the All-Star XI. 

Review our list of AFC Champions League frontmen and don’t forget to vote for your favourite at the foot of the article.

Vote for your Best Goal of the 2021 AFC Cup

Sat, 18 Dec, 2021

Vote for your Best Goal of the 2021 AFC Cup

Kuala Lumpur: After last year’s AFC Cup was cancelled, the 2021 edition did not disappoint, with Bahrain’s Muharraq Club crowned champions of a tournament that offered numerous memorable moments. 

As fans of Asian football start to look towards next year, the-AFC.com brings the curtain down on the 2021 AFC Cup by reviewing some of the finest goals scored in the continental competition. 

Enjoy our 10 nominees for the best goal of the tournament and then vote for your favourite at the bottom of the article. 

East Asia and ASEAN Wrap: Urawa lift Emperor’s Cup; Macarthur FC, Western United continue to set pace

Mon, 20 Dec, 2021

East Asia and ASEAN Wrap: Urawa lift Emperor’s Cup; Macarthur FC, Western United continue to set pace

Hong Kong: Tomoaki Makino scored in the 93rd minute of the 2021 Emperor’s Cup final to see Urawa Red Diamonds defeat Oita Trinita 2-1 to lift the title as the centre-back brought the curtain down on 10 years at the Saitama club in perfect fashion. 

Macarthur FC and Western United both won in Australia as they continue to lead the way, while the 2021 Chinese Super League is back in full swing. 

Elsewhere, there were matches in Hong Kong and Chinese Taipei, so join the-AFC.com as we review the action from across East Asia and ASEAN.

Central and South Asian Wrap: Esteghlal announce themselves as contenders, Kerala stun Mumbai City

Mon, 20 Dec, 2021

Central and South Asian Wrap: Esteghlal announce themselves as contenders, Kerala stun Mumbai City

Bishkek: The early stages of the Iranian title race continued to excite, while the Indian Super League leaders suffered a heavy defeat as league action continued in Central and South Asia.

Also this week, we look ahead to Wednesday’s Turkmenistan Cup Final.

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr defeat Al Hilal; Al Shorta widen lead in Iraq

Mon, 20 Dec, 2021

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr defeat Al Hilal; Al Shorta widen lead in Iraq

Dubai: Al Hilal SFC lost a chance to narrow the gap at the top of the Saudi Pro League standings after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Al Nassr.

In Iraq, Al Shorta widened their lead to six points after a 3-2 win over Newroz. Join the-AFC.com as we review the latest domestic action across West Asia.