Carpenter’s Lyon lift UEFA Women’s Champions League

Sun, 22 May, 2022

Carpenter’s Lyon lift UEFA Women’s Champions League

Turin: Australian international Ellie Carpenter tasted UEFA Champions League glory on Saturday, as her Olympique Lyonnais side defeated FC Barcelona 3-1 in a thrilling final.

First half goals from Amandine Henry, Ada Hegerberg and Catarina Macario proved decisive for the French outfit, who became European champions for a record-extending eighth time, while Carpenter collected her second winner’s medal having been an unused substitute in the 2020 final.

Nejmeh’s Sarr looks ahead after Hilal Alquds victory

Sun, 22 May, 2022

Nejmeh’s Sarr looks ahead after Hilal Alquds victory

Muharraq: Player of the match Boukonta Sarr said Nejmeh shouldn’t dwell on their 2-0 victory over Palestine’s Hilal Al Quds in Group C of the AFC Cup™ 2022 on Saturday.

Sarr opened the scoring for Nejmeh in the second half before Ali Alaaeddine doubled their advantage in added time to hand the Lebanese club the first win of their campaign.

Nejmeh are on four points and lead the standings on goal difference ahead of Bahrain’s Al Riffa, who defeated Oman’s Dhofar Club 3-2 in Group C’s other Saturday fixture.

Colaco dedicates hat-trick to ATK Mohun Bagan teammates, family

Sun, 22 May, 2022

Colaco dedicates hat-trick to ATK Mohun Bagan teammates, family

Kolkata: A delighted Liston Colaco paid tribute to his teammates and family after his hat-trick powered ATK Mohun Bagan to a commanding 4-0 win over Bashundhara Kings in Group D of the AFC Cup™ 2022 on Saturday.

Colaco struck in the 24th, 33rd and 53rd minutes with David Williams adding the fourth in the 77th as the Indian side bounced back from their 4-2 defeat to Gokulam Kerala FC on Matchday One to revive their hopes.

With Maziya Sports & Recreation defeating Gokulam Kerala 1-0 later on Saturday, all four teams are on three points heading into Matchday Three.

Vietnam clinch women’s football gold, Philippines grab bronze

Sat, 21 May, 2022

Vietnam clinch women’s football gold, Philippines grab bronze

Quang Ninh: Vietnam defeated Thailand 1-0 to clinch their seventh SEA Games women’s football gold medal at the Cam Pha Stadium on Saturday.

In the bronze medal match, the Philippines produced a second half fightback to defeat Myanmar 2-1 to end their SEA Games medal drought in women’s football.

Kuwait 2022 cast finalised

Sat, 21 May, 2022

Kuwait 2022 cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The 16 participating teams in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022™ have been confirmed following the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Saturday.

Kuwait, hosts of the 2022 edition, will welcome Iraq, Lebanon, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, Islamic Republic of Iran, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Japan, Korea Republic and Chinese Taipei, when the tournament kicks off in September. 

The-AFC.com takes a look at how these teams locked in their spots in the 17th edition.

Japan finish with perfect record, Korea Republic finish second

Sat, 21 May, 2022

Japan finish with perfect record, Korea Republic finish second

Shah Alam: Japan completed their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022™ Qualifiers East Zone with a perfect record after beating Chinese Taipei on Saturday, while Hong Kong and Korea Republic played to a draw in the day’s earlier match. 

Japan finished top of the standings with 12 points from four matches, with Korea Republic finishing second, followed by Chinese Taipei in third.