Europe Wrap: Kerr strikes late; Kubo stars for Sociedad

Mon, 16 Jan, 2023

Europe Wrap: Kerr strikes late; Kubo stars for Sociedad

Kuala Lumpur: Sam Kerr scored an 89th-minute equaliser to help Chelsea rescue a point in a 1-1 draw with Arsenal on Sunday as the Blues remain three points clear of the Gunners at the top of the Women’s Super League in England. 

Takefusa Kubo was on the scoresheet as Real Sociedad defeated city rivals Athletic Bilbao 3-1 in Spain to move within three points of second-placed Real Madrid, while his Japanese teammate Daizen Maeda netted as Celtic beat Kilmarnock 2-0 in the Scottish League Cup semi-finals. 
 
Elsewhere, Kim Min-jae was part of the Napoli side that posted a stunning 5-1 win over Juventus to move nine points clear at the top of Serie A, while Mehdi Taremi scored in a win for Porto in Portugal. 
 
Join the-AFC.com as we wrap up the action from around Europe.

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. 

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.

Over 500,000 tickets sold for Australia & New Zealand 2023

Tue, 17 Jan, 2023

Over 500,000 tickets sold for Australia & New Zealand 2023

Sydney: Fans from more than 120 countries have purchased over 500,000 tickets for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023. 

The tournament, set to be played on July 20-August 20, moved past 500,000 ticket sales last week, with the most sought-after match of the tournament being the final at Stadium Australia in Sydney.

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.

Kerr, Kuol in the running for FIFA honours

Fri, 13 Jan, 2023

Kerr, Kuol in the running for FIFA honours

Zurich: Australia captain Sam Kerr has been nominated for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2022.

Also nominated is Kerr's compatriot Alou Kuol, who is in the running for the Puskas Award for best goal of the calendar year.
 
Kerr's nomination for the Best Fifa Women's Player does not come as a surprise after yet another stellar year for club and country.