Faisal rallies Malaysia, Thailand's Polking relishing return leg

Sun, 08 Jan, 2023

Faisal rallies Malaysia, Thailand's Polking relishing return leg

Kuala Lumpur: Match-winner Faisal Halim has urged Malaysia to be at their best for their 2022 AFF Cup semi-final return leg against Thailand on Tuesday.

Faisal's 11th minute goal separated the two teams at the end of the first leg on Saturday which saw Thailand dominating with 73 percent possession and 24 attempts to Malaysia's six chances. 
 
The only stat that mattered, however, at the end of the 90 minutes at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium was the score and Faisal said Malaysia will do their best to advance to their fifth AFF Cup final. 

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Malaysia weather storm to edge Thailand

Sat, 07 Jan, 2023

Malaysia weather storm to edge Thailand

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia will take a narrow lead into the return leg of their 2022 AFF Cup semi-final after edging Thailand 1-0 in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday.

Faisal Halim, who turned 25 on Saturday, scored the only goal of the night which saw Thailand dominating possession with 24 attempts to Malaysia's six.
 
The two will square off again at the Thammasat Stadium on Tuesday with the winners to face the victors of the Indonesia-Vietnam last four tie in the final. 

Park optimistic of Vietnam's chances, Indonesia's Shin rues missed opportunity

Sat, 07 Jan, 2023

Park optimistic of Vietnam's chances, Indonesia's Shin rues missed opportunity

Jakarta: Head coach Park Hang-seo believes Vietnam have the advantage over Indonesia following their 0-0 draw in the first leg of their 2022 AFF Cup semi-final on Friday.  

Despite the underwhelming stalemate at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Park believes Vietnam are stronger than Indonesia.
 

Bahrain, Qatar sizzle against UAE, Kuwait

Sun, 08 Jan, 2023

Bahrain, Qatar sizzle against UAE, Kuwait

Basra: Defending champions Bahrain kicked off their 2023 Gulf Cup campaign with a 2-1 win over United Arab Emirates on Saturday.

Qatar, meanwhile, also got off to a perfect start with a 2-0 triumph over Kuwait in the group's later match.

Winning start for Saudi Arabia, Iraq-Oman settle for draw

Sat, 07 Jan, 2023

Winning start for Saudi Arabia, Iraq-Oman settle for draw

Basra: Saudi Arabia kicked off their 2023 Gulf Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over Yemen on Friday.

In Group A's second match, hosts Iraq had to settle for a goalless draw with Oman. 

Junker leaves Urawa for Nagoya Grampus

Sat, 07 Jan, 2023

Junker leaves Urawa for Nagoya Grampus

Tokyo: Danish striker Kasper Junker has left AFC Champions League™ 2022 finalists Urawa Red Diamonds to join fellow J1 League side Nagoya Grampus on a one-year loan.

The 28-year-old scored four times in six games as Urawa booked their place in the continental decider, which will be played on April 29 and May 6, but he will take no part in the final after completing the switch.