Timor-Leste edge Cambodia to book semi-final ticket

Mon, 21 Feb, 2022

Timor-Leste edge Cambodia to book semi-final ticket

Phnom Penh: Timor-Leste booked their place in the AFF U23 Championship 2022 semi-finals after defeating hosts Cambodia 1-0 in their final Group A tie on Sunday.

The victory meant Timor-Leste topped Group A on seven points while Cambodia will have to wait for Group C to conclude to know if they will advance as the best runners-up to the semi-finals.

Vietnam impress against Singapore in opener

Sun, 20 Feb, 2022

Vietnam impress against Singapore in opener

Phnom Penh: Vietnam kicked off their AFF U23 Championship 2022 campaign on an emphatic note, storming 7-0 past Singapore in their Group C tie at the Prince Stadium on Saturday.

The win means Vietnam only need to avoid defeat against Thailand on Tuesday to seal a place in the semi-finals.

Singapore's campaign, however, is over after having lost 3-1 to Thailand on Wednesday.

IR Iran crowned champions after perfect week, Kyrgyz Republic storm home to finish third

Sun, 20 Feb, 2022

IR Iran crowned champions after perfect week, Kyrgyz Republic storm home to finish third

Bishkek: Islamic Republic were crowned champions of the inaugural CAFA U19 Futsal Championship on Saturday, completing a perfect week with a comprehensive 7-1 win over Uzbekistan.

The result meant Ali Sanei’s side won all four of their matches at Bishkek’s Gazprom Arena, with several future stars announcing their arrival on the international stage with a series of blistering performances against their regional rivals.

Also on Saturday, a second-half blitz saw tournament hosts Kyrgyz Republic secure a third-place finish with a 5-2 victory of Tajikistan, who were consigned to last place in the five-team event.

Uzbekistan 2022: Group Stage set to be enthralling affair

Sat, 19 Feb, 2022

Uzbekistan 2022: Group Stage set to be enthralling affair

Kuala Lumpur: Thursday's AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022™ draw produced four exciting groups for the June 1-19 continental showpiece.

With the groups now decided and the countdown underway, join the-AFC.com as we take a deep look at what awaits the 16 teams at Uzbekistan 2022.

AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ most engaging ever

Fri, 18 Feb, 2022

AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ most engaging ever

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ has left an indelible digital footprint, with the engagement and coverage of the showpiece surpassing the previous edition and soaring to an all-time high record. 

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s digital channels witnessed unprecedented growth during the campaign as the statistics grew by a staggering 5,324% as compared to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2018™.