ASEAN Wrap: Hanoi claim historic sixth crown; Wanderers win Sydney derby

Mon, 14 Nov, 2022

ASEAN Wrap: Hanoi claim historic sixth crown; Wanderers win Sydney derby

Kuala Lumpur: Hanoi FC are now the most successful club in Vietnamese football history after being crowned V.League champions for a record sixth time, at the same time qualifying for the group stages of the AFC Champions League™ for the very first time. 

Jamie Maclaren continued his goalscoring streak in the A-League netting for the sixth game running in leaders Melbourne City’s 2-1 win over Newcastle Jets, while Western Sydney Wanderers edged Sydney FC 1-0 in a high-octane derby in Australia. 
 
There was also action in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Cambodia and Myanmar, so join the-AFC.com as we review the games from around ASEAN.

East Asia Wrap: Kyoto survive in Japan; New leaders in China PR

Mon, 14 Nov, 2022

East Asia Wrap: Kyoto survive in Japan; New leaders in China PR

Hong Kong: Kyoto Sanga will play in the J1 League again next season despite finishing third from bottom in the Japanese top division after they held J2 League challengers Roasso Kumamoto to a 1-1 draw in the relegation playoff final on Sunday.

Meanwhile, the Chinese Super League has a new leader for the first time since June as defending champions Shandong Taishan ousted Wuhan Three Towns from the top position over the weekend after the long-term occupants fell to their second defeat in four matches. 
 
There were also matches in Hong Kong and Chinese Taipei, so join the-AFC.com as we review all the action from around East Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Pakhtakor surge to title

Mon, 14 Nov, 2022

Central & South Asia Wrap: Pakhtakor surge to title

Tashkent: FC Pakhtakor showed nerves of steel to power their way to their 15th Uzbekistan Super League title.

In India, there was joy for Kerala Blasters, while Mumbai City won big in the Indian Super League.

Join the-AFC.com as we dive into the past week’s domestic action across Central and South Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Wehdat lift 11th Jordan Cup

Mon, 14 Nov, 2022

West Asia Wrap: Al Wehdat lift 11th Jordan Cup

Amman: Al Wehdat edged Shabab Al Aqaba to lift the Jordan Cup on Sunday.

In the UAE, Sharjah were held by Al Ain as they dropped to fourth in the standings, having started the week's action top on goal difference.

There were also matches in Kuwait, Oman and Palestine so join the-AFC.com as review the past week's domestic action in West Asia. 

Team Profile: Australia

Fri, 11 Nov, 2022

Team Profile: Australia

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be the fifth straight edition in which Australia have participated, and the Socceroos, under Graham Arnold, will aim for the knockout rounds for only the second time fuelled by a talented crop of players who ply their trade across the globe.

With the clock ticking towards the showpiece kicking off in Al Khor on Qatar's eastern coast on November 20, the-AFC.com takes a closer look at the teams representing Asia in the tournament – ​​kicking off with Australia in focus.

Australia cruise past Sweden; Korea Republic edge New Zealand; Philippines held by Chile

Sun, 13 Nov, 2022

Australia cruise past Sweden; Korea Republic edge New Zealand; Philippines held by Chile

Melbourne: Australia were at their best with Caitlin Foord scoring a brace in their 4-0 win over Sweden in an international friendly on Saturday.

The victory over the World No 2 side was a boost for Australia as they continue their preparations for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 they will co-host with New Zealand.