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Round 1: Resilient Nepal overcome Laos

Tue, 17 Oct, 2023

Round 1: Resilient Nepal overcome Laos

Vientiane: Nepal secured their progress from the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 1 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ after they edged Laos 1-0 at the New Laos National Stadium, completing a 2-1 aggregate win on Tuesday.

The result takes Nepal through to Round 2, in Group H together with United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Yemen - starting their campaign with an away trip to UAE on November 16.

Round 1: Nepal 1-1 Laos

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

Round 1: Nepal 1-1 Laos

Kathmandu: Nepal and Laos played to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 1 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ at Dashrath Stadium on Thursday.

The result gives Laos a slight advantage, with the Southeast Asian side to host Tuesday's return leg. 

Lebanon edge Bhutan in final

Sun, 01 Oct, 2023

Lebanon edge Bhutan in final

Al Taif: Lebanon emerged champions of the Women's International Friendly 'A' Tournament - Saudi Arabia 2023 after a 1-0 win over Bhutan in the final on Saturday.

Laila Iskandar was Lebanon's star, scoring the winning goal in the 102nd minute of extra-time.

Qualifiers - Group I: Tajikistan 2-1 Laos

Sun, 10 Sep, 2023

Qualifiers - Group I: Tajikistan 2-1 Laos

Dushanbe: Tajikistan will take on Australia to decide the top team in Group I of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 Qualifiers after a late 2-1 win over Laos on Saturday.

Australia defeated Laos 7-1 on Matchday One of the three-team group, setting the stage for a thriller on Tuesday.

Qualifiers - Group I: Laos 1-7 Australia

Thu, 07 Sep, 2023

Qualifiers - Group I: Laos 1-7 Australia

Dushanbe: Australia showed clinical finishing in a 7-1 win over Laos in an AFC U23 Asian Cup™ 2024 Qualifiers Group I tie on Wednesday.

The Olyroos were in irrepressible form in the encounter as they closed in on a sixth straight appearance in the Finals.

Southeast Asia’s finest prepare for Qatar 2024

Thu, 17 Aug, 2023

Southeast Asia’s finest prepare for Qatar 2024

Rayong: The stage is set for the fourth edition of the AFF U23 Championship, with the competing teams not only chasing regional glory but also using the tournament to prepare for the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Qualifiers scheduled to begin on September 6.

The AFF U23 Championship kicks off on Thursday with the final on August 26 with matches to be played at the Rayong Stadium and the Rayong Provincial Stadium.

The tournament sees the 10 teams divided into three groups with the group winners and the best runners-up from the three groups advancing to the semi-finals.

Preliminary Stage 2: Phnom Penh Crown FC (CAM) 3-0 Young Elephants FC (LAO)

Wed, 16 Aug, 2023

Preliminary Stage 2: Phnom Penh Crown FC (CAM) 3-0 Young Elephants FC (LAO)

Phnom Penh: Cambodia's Phnom Penh Crown FC turned on the power in the second half to defeat Young Elephants FC of Laos 3-0 to advance to the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 Playoffs on Wednesday. 

The win takes Phnom Penh into a showdown with Singapore's Tampines Rovers next week for a place in the group stage. 

Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 1 Draw Finalised

Thu, 27 Jul, 2023

Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 1 Draw Finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 1 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ was completed at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

A total 20 teams were divided into 10 pairings, with each pair to play one home and one away match on October 12 and 17, 2023 respectively.

ASEAN Wrap: Young Elephants lift title; JDT advance to final

Mon, 03 Jul, 2023

ASEAN Wrap: Young Elephants lift title; JDT advance to final

Kuala Lumpur: Laos champions Young Elephants completed their league campaign without suffering a single defeat for the second time running as they beat second-placed Master 7 1-0 on Sunday, courtesy of a goal from Julian Bottaro. 

In Malaysia, Johor Darul Ta’zim will defend their FA Cup title against Kuala Lumpur City FC later this month after Arif Aiman Hanapi’s 18-minute hat-trick helped the Southern Tigers register a comprehensive 4-0 win over Selangor in the second semi-final last Monday. 
 
A new league season kicked off in Indonesia with Bali United suffering a 1-0 defeat at the hands of PSS Sleman on Saturday while matches also took place in Vietnam, Singapore, Myanmar and Brunei Darussalam, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from across ASEAN. 

ASEAN Wrap: KL City make cup final; Cong An Hanoi assume lead

Mon, 26 Jun, 2023

ASEAN Wrap: KL City make cup final; Cong An Hanoi assume lead

Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur City FC defeated Terengganu on penalties on Sunday to book a place in the title decider of the FA Cup in Malaysia which will be their first final appearance in the competition since winning their third title in 1999.

Last season’s second division champions Cong An Hanoi became the new frontrunners in Vietnam’s top flight after they defeated Hong Linh Ha Tinh 4-2 on Saturday and former leaders Thanh Hoa’s dip in form continued as they dropped points in a goalless draw with Nam Dinh. 
 
In Singapore, reigning champions Albirex Niigata (S) maintained a three-point lead at the top of the table with a 4-0 defeat of Tanjong Pagar United on Saturday while matches also took place in Myanmar, Laos and Brunei Darussalam, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from across ASEAN. 

Osmera: Development of Malaysian players will continue

Thu, 22 Jun, 2023

Osmera: Development of Malaysian players will continue

Pathum Thailand: Malaysia’s run in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 may have come to an end but head coach Osmera Omaro is determined that his players continue to develop as they prepare to take the next step in their budding careers.

A brace by Dainei Mat Disa saw Malaysia come from behind to defeat Laos 2-1 in their final Group A tie at the Thammasat Stadium on Wednesday as they finished third on three points. 

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