AFF Cup: Matchday Two Preview

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

AFF Cup: Matchday Two Preview

Singapore: The AFF Cup kicked off to a fantastic start with four teams bagging opening wins and with much more action to come, the-AFC.com breaks down what is in store on Matchday Two. 

Singapore and Malaysia, who top Group A and B respectively, will be looking to maintain their fine form while Philippines and Indonesia will aim to kick off their campaigns on winning notes. 

Vote For Your Best 2021 AFC Champions League Team: Defenders

Sun, 05 Dec, 2021

Vote For Your Best 2021 AFC Champions League Team: Defenders

Kuala Lumpur: The-AFC.com continues its quest to find out who the fans consider the Best XI from this year's AFC Champions League competition.

Last week we presented the candidates for the 2021 edition’s best goalkeeper, and now we shine the spotlight on the players who will make up the backline.

So, here are the 12 players in contention for the four places in defence. Review the nominees and then choose your favourite defenders for this all-star XI in the respective polls.

Vote for your Best Goal of the 2021 AFC Champions League: Semi-final 1

Fri, 03 Dec, 2021

Vote for your Best Goal of the 2021 AFC Champions League: Semi-final 1

Kuala Lumpur: The 2021 AFC Champions League witnessed some stunning goals, from long-range screamers to acrobatic bicycle kicks, and now it's down to you, the fans, to decide your favourite. 

In the first of two semi-finals, the-AFC.com has selected 10 goals to review and then let us know which one you think is the pick of the bunch. Review the nominees and don't forget to cast your vote at the bottom of the article. 

Vietnam’s title defence off to flying start, Malaysia sail past Cambodia

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

Vietnam’s title defence off to flying start, Malaysia sail past Cambodia

Singapore: Vietnam and Malaysia opened their AFF Cup Group B campaigns with flying colours after beating Laos and Cambodia respectively at the Bishan Stadium on Monday. 

A goal in each half saw Vietnam kick off their AFF Cup title defence with a 2-0 win over Cambodia. 

First half goals from Safawi Rasid and Akhyar Rashid, coupled with substitute Kogleswaran Raj’s second half, effort secured Malaysia the points against Cambodia. 

Singapore, Thailand kick off campaigns with victories

Mon, 06 Dec, 2021

Singapore, Thailand kick off campaigns with victories

Singapore: AFF Cup hosts Singapore and Thailand kicked off their Group A campaigns with wins over Myanmar and Timor-Leste respectively on Sunday. 

Thailand came alive in the second half to beat Timor-Leste 2-0 in the opening match, while Singapore impressed in front of their home crowd in a 3-0 win over Myanmar. 

Oman join Qatar in knockout stage

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

Oman join Qatar in knockout stage

Doha: Oman finished second in Group A to advance into the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 quarter-finals after defeating Bahrain 3-0 at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium on Monday.

Both teams needed the three points to advance with Oman eventually sealing their berth after Qatar defeated Iraq 3-0 at the Al Bayt Stadium to maintain their perfect record.

Oman will face Group B winners Tunisia in the quarter-finals, while Qatar take on UAE on Friday.

UAE through to quarter-finals

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

UAE through to quarter-finals

Doha: United Arab Emirates advanced to the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 quarter-finals despite falling to a 1-0 defeat to Tunisia in their final Group B match on Monday.

UAE, who went into the tie with a perfect record of two wins, booked their place after Mauritania defeated Syria 2-1 in the other Group B tie. 

Defeat to Tunisia meant UAE finished as the runners-up and they will face Group A winners Qatar in the quarter-finals on Friday.