West Asia Wrap: Al Shahab stay ahead in Saudi Arabia; Sharjah's winning run ends in UAE

Tue, 11 Oct, 2022

West Asia Wrap: Al Shahab stay ahead in Saudi Arabia; Sharjah's winning run ends in UAE

Dubai: Al Shabab hold a four-point lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League following a 1-1 draw with Al Hilal SFC.

In the United Arab Emirates, Sharjah's perfect start came to an end following a 3-3 draw with Al Jazira.

There was domestic action across West Asia so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's results.

#AFCU17 Cast Finalised!

Mon, 10 Oct, 2022

#AFCU17 Cast Finalised!

Kuala Lumpur: The 16 teams for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ 2023 Finals have been decided following the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

A breathtaking day of action across the continent saw Asia's rising stars put their best foot forward in their bid to get their respective teams across the finishing line.

#U17WWC - Know Your Asian Teams

Mon, 10 Oct, 2022

#U17WWC - Know Your Asian Teams

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA U17 Women's World Cup India 2022 starts on Tuesday with Asia represented by China PR, Japan and hosts India.

Ahead of the action kicking off, join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the Asian cast and the challenge that awaits them.

ASEAN Wrap: Albirex crowned champions; Western’s title defence begins with loss

Mon, 10 Oct, 2022

ASEAN Wrap: Albirex crowned champions; Western’s title defence begins with loss

Kuala Lumpur: Albirex Niigata (S) have claimed their fifth Singapore Premier League title in seven seasons after they defeated defending champions Lion City Sailors 4-2 on Friday to win the league with two games to spare. 

In Australia, the new A-League season kicked off on Friday as defending champions Western United began with a defeat to Melbourne City while Melbourne Victory can enjoy 'Big Blue' bragging rights after defeating rivals Sydney FC.
 
Elsewhere, Chonburi FC made it six wins out of six in Thailand, while there were also matches in Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Cambodia and Myanmar, so join the-AFC.com as we review all the action from across Southeast Asia. 

East Asia Wrap: Ulsan defeat Jeonbuk to close in on title; leaders Marinos beaten

Mon, 10 Oct, 2022

East Asia Wrap: Ulsan defeat Jeonbuk to close in on title; leaders Marinos beaten

Hong Kong: After going so close, yet so far during the last few years, it finally looks like Ulsan Hyundai’s season in Korea Republic as a last-gasp 2-1 win over defending champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors has them just one win away from a first K League 1 title since 2005. 

In Japan, leaders Yokohama F. Marinos stumbled to a 2-0 defeat to struggling Gamba Osaka whose survival hopes received a major boost, while reigning champions Kawasaki Frontale won to close the gap at the top to five points with three games left to play. 
 
Table-toppers Wuhan Three Towns opened up a three-point lead in China PR after title rivals Shandong Taishan dropped points against Beijing FC, and there were also matches in Hong Kong, Mongolia and Chinese Taipei, so join the-AFC.com as we look back at last week’s action from across East Asia.