West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal stay perfect; Al Duhail back on winning trail

Mon, 21 Oct, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal stay perfect; Al Duhail back on winning trail

Doha: Al Hilal SFC registered their seventh consecutive win to maintain a tight grip on the Saudi Pro League 2024/25 standings.

Al Duhail SC returned to winning ways to stay ahead in the Qatar Stars League while matches were also played in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the past week's domestic action unfolded across West Asia.

ASEAN Wrap: Macarthur make stunning start in A-League

Mon, 21 Oct, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: Macarthur make stunning start in A-League

Sydney: Australia’s A-League Men’s season kicked off in style over the past week with Macarthur FC making an impressive start.

Slim wins for Bali United and Buriram United saw them hold their own at the top of the Indonesia Liga 1 and Thai League 1 respectively.

Domestic action also took place in Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, Brunei Darussalam and Philippines, so join the-AFC.com as we recap the domestic excitement across Southeast Asia this past week.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Mohun Bagan Super Giant shine in Kolkata Derby

Mon, 21 Oct, 2024

Central & South Asia Wrap: Mohun Bagan Super Giant shine in Kolkata Derby

Kolkata: Mohun Bagan Super Giant made merry to beat East Bengal in the 400th Kolkata Derby, Asia’s oldest derby with a history of over 100 years, while Aluminium Arak halted Foolad’s streak in the Iran Pro League.

In Uzbekistan, Nasaf stayed on top despite splitting points while Abdysh-Ata Kant continued their domination in Kyrgyz Republic.

The-AFC.com brings you a wrap of all domestic league matches played in the week across Central and South Asia.

Preview - Group B: USA v Korea Republic

Mon, 21 Oct, 2024

Preview - Group B: USA v Korea Republic

Santiago de los Caballeros: Korea Republic will go into their final FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 Group B tie on Tuesday knowing even a win against the United States may not be enough for them to seal progression.

The 2010 champions are tied on one point with Colombia with the Americans a further two in front. Two-time defending champions Spain are already through to the quarter-finals after winning their opening two matches.

Group C: DPR Korea 3-0 Kenya

Mon, 21 Oct, 2024

Group C: DPR Korea 3-0 Kenya

Santiago de los Caballeros: DPR Korea defeated Kenya 3-0 to seal their place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 with a match to spare on Sunday.

The two-time champions confirmed their knockout stage spot after England came from behind to defeat Mexico 4-2 in Group C's other match on Sunday.

DPR Korea and England are both on six points and will meet on Wednesday to decide the group winners.

Group D: Japan 2-1 Brazil

Mon, 21 Oct, 2024

Group D: Japan 2-1 Brazil

Santo Domingo: Japan battled from behind to beat Brazil 2-1 and leave themselves on the brink of a quarter-final place at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 on Sunday.

The victory moved the 2014 champions to four points and they only need to avoid defeat against Zambia on Wednesday to advance after Poland defeated the African side 2-0 in Group D's second tie on Sunday.

Poland are also on four points and they conclude their group stage campaign against Brazil, who have three points.

Preview - MD3: Al Rayyan SC (QAT) v Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

Preview - MD3: Al Rayyan SC (QAT) v Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Al Rayyan: Qatar's Al Rayyan SC will be desperate to end their losing run against clubs from Saudi Arabia when they play Al Ahli Saudi FC in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Monday.

Al Rayyan are still in search of their first points after suffering defeats to Al Hilal SFC and Al Nassr Club while Al Ahli have a perfect six points.

Preview - MD3: Al Ain FC (UAE) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

Preview - MD3: Al Ain FC (UAE) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Al Ain: Al Ain FC will target another famous win when they take on Al Hilal SFC in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Monday.

Al Ain sensationally defeated Al Hilal in last season's AFC Champions League™ semi-finals as they went on to lift the coveted trophy for the second time in their history.

Preview - MD3: Al Sadd SC (QAT) v Persepolis FC (IRN)

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

Preview - MD3: Al Sadd SC (QAT) v Persepolis FC (IRN)

Doha: Al Sadd SC will aim to continue their fine start when they welcome Persepolis FC to the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium for their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Monday.

Qatar's Al Sadd are on four points after two matches with Islamic Republic of Iran's Persepolis needing victory after having opened their campaign with a draw and a defeat.

Preview - MD3: Al Shorta (IRQ) v Pakhtakor FC (UZB)

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

Preview - MD3: Al Shorta (IRQ) v Pakhtakor FC (UZB)

Karbala: Al Shorta and Pakhtakor FC will be aiming to kickstart their respective campaigns when they face off on Matchday Three of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Monday.

Both have endured slow starts, with only a point to their names and defeat could have serious repercussions on their knockout stage hopes.