ASEAN Wrap: Bangkok beat Port to take lead; Adelaide stay on top

Mon, 06 Nov, 2023

ASEAN Wrap: Bangkok beat Port to take lead; Adelaide stay on top

Kuala Lumpur: Unbeaten Bangkok United posted a 2-0 win over Port FC in a top-of-the-table clash in Thailand on Saturday and took a three-point lead with two games in hand over their beaten opponents. 

After beating defending champions Central Coast Mariners and premiers Melbourne City in their opening matches, Adelaide United held rivals Melbourne Victory 1-1 on Saturday to stay at the top in Australia. 

Johor Darul Ta’zim entered the Malaysia Cup final where they will face Terengganu while matches also took place in Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Myanmar and Cambodia, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from ASEAN.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Abdysh-Ata retain league title, Istiklol win cup

Mon, 06 Nov, 2023

Central & South Asia Wrap: Abdysh-Ata retain league title, Istiklol win cup

Kant: The 2023 Kyrgyz Premier League came to a close last week with Abdysh-Ata Kant sealing their second straight league title that comes with a place on the continental stage in the 2024/25 AFC Champions League 2.

There were also winners in Tajikistan with FC Istiklol emerging as the Tajikistan Cup champions, their 10th time lifting the coveted trophy.

Over in Uzbekistan, Pakhtakor remained the firm favourites for the league title while in Islamic Republic of Iran, Esteghlal and Persepolis were reined in by Malavan.

Domestic action also took place in Turkmenistan, India and Bhutan - so join the-AFC.com as we get you up to date with the latest from Central and South Asia.

East Asia Wrap: Pohang win FA Cup; Fukuoka script history

Mon, 06 Nov, 2023

East Asia Wrap: Pohang win FA Cup; Fukuoka script history

Hong Kong: A stunning late surge from Pohang Steelers helped them get the better of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the final at the Steelyard on Saturday and win their fifth FA Cup title in Korea Republic to become the joint most successful club in the tournament’s history. 

In Japan, Avispa Fukuoka won the first major piece of silverware in their 41-year history after they defeated Urawa Red Diamonds 2-1 in the final of the J.League Cup in Tokyo’s Japan National Stadium in front of a crowd of nearly 62,000 on Saturday. 
 
Dalian Pro’s six-year stay in the top division came to an end with a defeat on the final matchday in China PR while there were also matches taking place in Hong Kong, Chinese Taipei and Mongolia, so join the-AFC.com as we bring you up to speed with the action from across East Asia.

UAE at the AFC Asian Cup™

Mon, 06 Nov, 2023

UAE at the AFC Asian Cup™

Kuala Lumpur: United Arab Emirates will be chasing a maiden AFC Asian Cup™ title in Qatar 2023. 

Drawn in Group C, UAE will have three-time champions Islamic Republic of Iran, Hong Kong, China and Palestine for company. 

Test Your Knowledge - Round 4

Sat, 04 Nov, 2023

Test Your Knowledge - Round 4

Kuala Lumpur: The-AFC.com continues our buildup to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ with Round 4 of our quiz on the continent’s premier national team football competition. 

We invite you - the fans - to test your knowledge on the 2015 and 2019 editions. 

Know Your Teams

Sun, 05 Nov, 2023

Know Your Teams

Kuala Lumpur: Eight teams will battle it out in the AFC Women's Club Championship 2023 - the final edition of the tournament before it makes way for the AFC Women's Champions League™ starting from the 2024/25 season.

To be played in Thailand (Group A) and Uzbekistan (Group B), it promises to be an exciting affair. Ahead of Monday's kick-off, the-AFC.com invites you to learn more about the eight teams. 

Matchday Four: 5 things to look out for

Fri, 03 Nov, 2023

Matchday Four: 5 things to look out for

Kuala Lumpur: The group stage of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 is heating up ahead of the Matchday Four fixtures with qualification for the knockout rounds and elimination already on the line.

Another 20 games will take place across the continent between Monday and Wednesday with each of the 40 sides still having plenty to play for in the continent’s premier club competition.
 
Ahead of another crunch week of action, the-AFC.com picks five things to look out for.

#AFCCup - Preview: Matchday Four

Fri, 03 Nov, 2023

#AFCCup - Preview: Matchday Four

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC Cup™ 2023/2024 could begin to take shape upon the conclusion of the upcoming Matchday Four.

Several teams took a firm grip on the lead in their respective groups after Matchday Three while some revived their hopes, setting the stage for another round of exciting games between November 6 and 9.