IR Iran edge Uzbekistan to retain title

Tue, 31 Jan, 2023

IR Iran edge Uzbekistan to retain title

Tashkent: Islamic Republic of Iran emerged winners of the CAFA Women’s Futsal Championship for the second consecutive year after edging Uzbekistan 5-4 on Monday. 

The win over Uzbekistan was Iran’s third of the tournament, having defeated Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan earlier in the round-robin competition.
 
Tajikistan finished third on the standings after beating Kyrgyz Republic 4-2.

The Club World Cup in Stats

Fri, 27 Jan, 2023

The Club World Cup in Stats

Tangier: The FIFA Club World Cup has never failed to thrill fans with high octane action and spectacular matches.

With the Morocco 2022 kick-off fast approaching, we take a look at the global showpiece's stats over the past 18 editions. 

Six memorable Asian matches

Fri, 08 Dec, 2023

Six memorable Asian matches

Kuala Lumpur: Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds and Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad are set to represent Asia in the 20th edition of the FIFA Club World Cup, a competition that has long provided some thrilling encounters for Asian teams over the years.

Ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 kicking-off on Tuesday, the-AFC.com takes a stroll down memory lane by exploring some of the finest matches involving Asian teams in the tournament's history.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Sepahan on the rise; unstoppable Bashundhara Kings continue to cruise

Mon, 30 Jan, 2023

Central & South Asia Wrap: Sepahan on the rise; unstoppable Bashundhara Kings continue to cruise

Mumbai: Sepahan are closing in on Islamic Republic of Iran Pro League leaders Persepolis, while Bashundhara Kings made it seven consecutive wins in the Bangladesh Premier League. 

Mumbai City are still the top team in the Indian Super League, with the I-League equally as exciting with Sreenidi Deccan threatening RoundGlass Punjab.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the latest domestic action in Central and South Asia.

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Persija move top; Buriram advance in League Cup

Mon, 30 Jan, 2023

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Persija move top; Buriram advance in League Cup

Hong Kong: Bahrain forward Abdulla Yusuf Helal hit a purple patch as Persija Jakarta posted two hard-fought victories over PSM Makassar and Persikabo 1973 in the past week to emerge as the new leaders of Indonesia's Liga 1.

It was a productive week for Buriram United in Thailand as they progressed to the quarter-finals of the Thai League Cup at the expense of Muangthong United on Wednesday before extending their lead in Thai League 1 to 11 points with a 2-0 win over Chonburi FC four days later. 
 
A-League leaders Melbourne City’s blip in form continued as they were held to a third consecutive draw by Adelaide United in Australia, while Lee Man FC and Kitchee SC remain tied at the top in Hong Kong and Hanoi FC completed the treble in Vietnam, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from across ASEAN and East Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Duhail take charge in Qatar; exciting race continues in UAE

Mon, 30 Jan, 2023

West Asia Wrap: Al Duhail take charge in Qatar; exciting race continues in UAE

Doha: Al Duhail SC are the new leaders in the Qatar Stars League following Al Arabi's defeat to Al Saad SC last week.

Leaders Shabab Al Ahli Dubai and Sharjah played to a goalless stalemate in a top-of-the-table clash in the UAE Pro League. 
 
There was also action in Bahrain, Iraq, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine and Syria so join the-AFC.com as we review the latest round of domestic action across West Asia.