AG (M): Korea Republic, Japan to battle for gold

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

AG (M): Korea Republic, Japan to battle for gold

Kuala Lumpur: For the third Asian Games running, Korea Republic and Japan will contest for the men’s football gold medal after overcoming their semi-final opponents on Wednesday.

Korea Republic came from behind to edge China PR 2-1 while Japan were taken to the distance by Uzbekistan, emerging 9-8 winners in a marathon penalty shoot-out after the score was tied 1-1 after extra-time.

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AG (W): Japan, DPR Korea set up final showdown

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

AG (W): Japan, DPR Korea set up final showdown

Kuala Lumpur: Japan and DPR Korea advanced to the Asian Games 2026 women’s football final after securing impressive victories in their respective semi-final ties on Tuesday.

DPR Korea overcame China PR 2-0, while a second-half brace from Kamiya Chiina steered Japan to a 2-0 victory over Korea Republic

Player to watch: Salem Al Dawsari (KSA)

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Player to watch: Salem Al Dawsari (KSA)

Kuala Lumpur: Salem Al Dawsari will be aiming to drive Saudi Arabia to glory when they host the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ in January.

A possible swansong for the attacker in the continental showpiece, the 19th edition of the competition will be Al Dawsari’s fourth tournament with his motivation to deliver the savoured silverware remaining as high as ever.

Group A: Perfect Saudi Arabia; Oman pip Iraq

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Group A: Perfect Saudi Arabia; Oman pip Iraq

Jeddah: Saudi Arabia maintained their perfect run at the Gulf Cup 2026 by beating Iraq 2-0 to advance to the semi-finals as Group A winners on Tuesday.

Oman secured the other berth from the group after they defeated Kuwait 3-1, pipping Iraq to second spot by the luck of the draw after both teams finished on equal points, goal difference and goals scored.

Australia, Iran stumble

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Australia, Iran stumble

Kuala Lumpur: Australia and Islamic Republic of Iran suffered defeats in international friendly matches played on Tuesday.

Australia gave Brazil a good fight before losing 4-2 while Iran were second best in a 2-0 loss to Russia.

Div 1: Thailand surge to Group B summit

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Div 1: Thailand surge to Group B summit

Bandung: Thailand made it two wins out of two after dispatching Vietnam 2-0 in their FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Group B tie on Tuesday.

The win saw the War Elephants snap Vietnam’s 27-match unbeaten run and secure passage to the final with a game to spare.

In the group’s other fixture, Pakistan overturned a two-goal half-time deficit to earn a 2-2 draw with the Philippines, a result that ended both nation’s title hopes.