Thailand rejoice; Vietnam’s Park bows out

Tue, 17 Jan, 2023

Thailand rejoice; Vietnam’s Park bows out

Pathum Thani: Thailand reinforced their credentials as the top team in Southeast Asia after emerging AFF Cup champions for the seventh time on Monday. 

With the decider finely poised after a 2-2 draw in the first leg, Theerathon Bunmathan scored a smashing goal from 20 yards out to secure the win for the War Elephants at the Thammasat Stadium. 

Thailand clinch record seventh title

Tue, 17 Jan, 2023

Thailand clinch record seventh title

Pathum Thani: Thailand clinched the 2022 AFF Cup with a 1-0 victory over Vietnam in the second leg of the final on Monday, winning 3-2 on aggregate to lift the title for a record-extending seventh time.

Skipper Theerathon Bunmathan scored in the 24th minute as outgoing Vietnam head Park Hang-seo was denied the perfect farewell.

Coaches applaud players after Iraq, Oman set up decider

Tue, 17 Jan, 2023

Coaches applaud players after Iraq, Oman set up decider

Basra: The head coaches of Iraq and Oman hailed their players after the teams reached the 2023 Gulf Cup final on Monday.

Iraq defeated Qatar 2-1 in their last four tie while Oman dethroned Bahrain with a 1-0 win to advance to Thursday's final.
 
Iraq will be seeking a fourth title while Oman will be looking to complete a hat-trick when the two teams square off at the Basra International Stadium.

Thais lead teams into AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2023™ draw

Mon, 16 Jan, 2023

Thais lead teams into AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2023™ draw

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ is set to return when the 16 participating teams learn of their opponents at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2023™ draw ceremony which will take place at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) House in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.

The competition, last held in 2019, is set to make a comeback after being cancelled in 2021 due to COVID-19 related challenges and will take place from March 16 to 26, 2023 in Pattaya.

Singapore’s Song Ui-young joins Nongbua Pitchaya

Mon, 16 Jan, 2023

Singapore’s Song Ui-young joins Nongbua Pitchaya

Singapore: Singapore international midfielder Song Ui-young has joined Thai League 1 outfit Nongbua Pitchaya from Lion City Sailors.

The 29-year-old leaves the Sailors having spent 12 years with the Jalan Besar-based club, where he played 168 times and scored 80 goals, including when they were known as Home United.

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Shandong lift Chinese FA Cup; Leaders Melbourne City held

Mon, 16 Jan, 2023

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Shandong lift Chinese FA Cup; Leaders Melbourne City held

Hong Kong: Shandong Taishan won the Chinese FA Cup for the third successive season after coming from behind to defeat Zhejiang Professional 2-1 in Sunday’s final in Suzhou.

Melbourne City dropped points for only the third time this season in Australia as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Western Sydney Wanderers, while PSM Makassar remain a point clear at the top of the standings in Indonesia. 
 
Lee Man FC and Kitchee SC are engaged in a neck-and-neck battle at the top of the Hong Kong Premier League as they both posted wins over the weekend, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from across ASEAN and East Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal close in on Al Nassr; Al Arabi maintain pace

Mon, 16 Jan, 2023

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal close in on Al Nassr; Al Arabi maintain pace

Doha: Al Hilal SFC moved within a point of Al Nassr after the Saudi Pro League leaders were held by Al Shabab on Sunday.

In Qatar, Al Arabi maintained their fine form to stay two points ahead at the top of the standings.
 
There was also action in Lebanon, Palestine and Syria so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across West Asia. 

South Asia Wrap: Bashundhara Kings extend streak; Mumbai City power into playoffs

Mon, 16 Jan, 2023

South Asia Wrap: Bashundhara Kings extend streak; Mumbai City power into playoffs

Dhaka: Defending champions Bashundhara Kings made it five wins out of five after edging Police 1-0 in the Bangladesh Premier League.

Mumbai City continued their impressive run in the Indian Super League, defeating ATK Mohun Bagan to confirm their spot in the playoffs.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the latest round of domestic action in South Asia.