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Qualifiers - Group C: DPR Korea 2-1 IR Iran; Palestine 2-1 Vietnam

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Qualifiers - Group C: DPR Korea 2-1 IR Iran; Palestine 2-1 Vietnam

Viet Tri:  Stoppage time goals from Kang Wi Song and Kang Myong Bom saw DPR Korea claim a 2-1 win over the Islamic Republic of Iran in Viet Tri on Thursday to move into pole position in Group C of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ qualifiers as Palestine won 2-1 against Vietnam.

Kang Wi Song’s 92nd minute header had cancelled out Mohammadmahdi Jannianavaei’s 47th minute opener for the Iranians before Kang Myong Bom hit the 94th minute winner for O Thae Song’s side.

The victory is DPR Korea’s second in a row in Group C and moves them onto six points, three ahead of the Iranians and Palestine with Vietnam sitting on the bottom of the table without a point.

Hopefuls discover #AWCL Group Stage challengers

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Hopefuls discover #AWCL Group Stage challengers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ is set for take-off following the conclusion of the Group Stage Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 12 clubs were divided into three groups of four, with DPR Korea's Naegohyang Women’s FC aiming to defend their title.

Qualifiers - Group C: IR Iran 2-1 Palestine; Vietnam 0-3 DPR Korea

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Qualifiers - Group C: IR Iran 2-1 Palestine; Vietnam 0-3 DPR Korea

Viet Tri: Islamic Republic of Iran and DPR Korea produced scintillating football in the second half as they kicked off their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers Group C campaigns with wins on Monday.

Iran defeated Palestine 2-1 while DPR Korea cruised to a 3-0 win against hosts Vietnam.

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ASEAN Wrap: JDT in perfect mode, Cong An Ha Noi celebrate

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: JDT in perfect mode, Cong An Ha Noi celebrate

Kuala Lumpur: Johor Darul Ta’zim continued their dominant start to the Malaysia Super League season with a 7-0 victory over Star City, while Vietnam’s Cong An Ha Noi FC began the new campaign by retaining the Super Cup in emphatic fashion.

Yangon United also opened their Myanmar National League campaign with victory, defeating Mahar United 2-0. The-AFC.com takes a look at the past week's domestic action across ASEAN.

Vietnam hold off Thailand to clinch title

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

Vietnam hold off Thailand to clinch title

Hanoi: Vietnam retained their ASEAN Championship title on Wednesday as Kim Sang-sik’s side twice battled back to draw 2-2 with Thailand in Hanoi to complete a 4-2 aggregate win over the seven-times champions.

Yotsakon Burapha struck in the 12th minute to pull Thailand back into the tie after losing 2-0 in the first leg in Bangkok but an own goal by Chatchai Bootprom saw Vietnam level in the 52nd minute, three minutes after Thailand’s Kakana Khamyol had fired a penalty over the bar.

 

Wanchai Jarunongkran gave Thailand late hope when he netted in the 84th minute, only to put the ball in his own net with virtually the last kick of the game to hand Vietnam a draw that completed their title defence.

Super Vietnam firmly in charge

Sat, 22 Aug, 2026

Super Vietnam firmly in charge

Bangkok: Two goals in seven second half minutes from Nguyen Hai Long and Nguyen Quang Hai earned Vietnam a 2-0 win over Thailand in the first leg of the ASEAN Championship 2026 final on Saturday to keep Kim Sang-sik’s side on course for a successful defence of the title.

Substitute Hai Long broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute with a coolly finish before Quang Hai doubled his side’s advantage with a clinical volley on the run after Do Hoang Hen’s curling cross from the right.

The teams will face off again in Hanoi on Wednesday with the Vietnamese attempting to win back-to-back titles for the first time and a fourth title in total. Thailand have won the competition a record seven times.

Preview: Final (1st leg)

Fri, 21 Aug, 2026

Preview: Final (1st leg)

Kuala Lumpur: Recovery is at the forefront as Thailand and Vietnam look to lock horns in the final of the ASEAN Championship 2026, starting with the first leg on Saturday.

It is fast becoming a tie that is synonymous with the tournament with this being the third consecutive final played between the same sides with a win for each in the previous two editions.

Vietnam ease into final

Wed, 19 Aug, 2026

Vietnam ease into final

Hanoi: Title holders Vietnam will take on Thailand in the final of the ASEAN Championship 2026 after Kim Sang-sik’s side registered a 2-0 win over Malaysia in Hanoi on Wednesday to complete a 4-0 aggregate semi-final win.

Substitute Nguyen Xuan Son scored in the 62nd and 89th minutes as Vietnam finally found a way past goalkeeper Azri Ghani, who gave the Malaysians hope of an unlikely comeback with a performance that frustrated the home side throughout the clash at My Dinh Stadium.
 
Vietnam will travel to Bangkok to face the Thais in the opening leg on Saturday with the return to be played in Hanoi on Wednesday.

Preview: S-finals (2nd leg)

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

Preview: S-finals (2nd leg)

Kuala Lumpur: Vietnam and Thailand will look to finish the job in the ASEAN Championship 2026 semi-finals second leg to book a repeat of the previous two finals.

Holders Vietnam and Thailand are on course to reach yet another decider after picking up first leg victories against Malaysia (2-0) and Singapore (3-1) respectively.

S-final (1st leg): Malaysia 0-2 Vietnam

Sun, 16 Aug, 2026

S-final (1st leg): Malaysia 0-2 Vietnam

Kuala Lumpur: Nguyen Xuan Son’s diving header and a late own goal from Faris Danish mean Vietnam hold the advantage in the second leg of their ASEAN Championship 2026 semi-final after Kim Sang-sik’s side secured a 2-0 win over Malaysia on Sunday.

Xuan Son scored in spectacular fashion in the fifth minute of first-half stoppage time to give the defending champions the lead before the unfortunate Faris steered the ball into his own net with only four minutes remaining.

The teams will meet again in Hanoi on Wednesday with Vietnam attempting to win back-to-back titles for the first time. The winner will face either Thailand or Singapore, with the Thais holding a 3-1 lead from their first leg played on Saturday.

PS: Adelaide United (AUS) 0-2 Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE)

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

PS: Adelaide United (AUS) 0-2 Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE)

Adelaide: Vietnam’s Cong An Ha Noi FC defeated Adelaide United of Australia 2-0 to secure their spot in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ League Stage on Tuesday.

Alexandre Polking’s V League 1 champions kept Adelaide quiet throughout with goals from Henen and Koko sealing their place in the draw in Kuala Lumpur on August 18.