ASEAN Wrap: Leaders Melbourne City beaten; PSM move 10 points clear

Mon, 06 Mar, 2023

ASEAN Wrap: Leaders Melbourne City beaten; PSM move 10 points clear

Kuala Lumpur: Melbourne City’s defensive woes continued in Australia on Friday as they fell to a 4-2 defeat at the hands of Adelaide United who moved within six points of the leaders while Western Sydney Wanderers also capitalised on the slip up by the frontrunners. 

In Indonesia, PSM Makassar opened up a 10-point lead in Liga 1 following a 3-2 win over Persis Solo – their seventh in a row, while Buriram United left it late to defeat Lamphun Warriors 2-0 and maintain their 12-point lead in Thailand, wrapping up a productive week that also saw them progress to the semi-finals of the FA Cup. 
 
Lion City Sailors defeated DPMM FC 3-1 to remain perfect in Singapore while there were also matches taking place in Malaysia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and the Philippines, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from across Southeast Asia. 

East Asia Wrap: Vissel stay perfect; Ulsan record back-to-back wins

Mon, 06 Mar, 2023

East Asia Wrap: Vissel stay perfect; Ulsan record back-to-back wins

Hong Kong: Vissel Kobe have established themselves as early-season title contenders in Japan after a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Gamba Osaka on Saturday made it three wins from three matches in the J1 League for the club that finished a disappointing 13th in the last campaign. 

In Korea Republic, defending champions Ulsan Hyundai edged Gangwon FC 1-0 on Sunday to maintain their perfect start while title challengers Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors dropped more points. There were also matches taking place in Hong Kong and Guam, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from East Asia.

Shin wants a more clinical Indonesia

Sun, 05 Mar, 2023

Shin wants a more clinical Indonesia

Tashkent: Indonesia head coach Shin Tae-yong said he wants his players to be more ruthless in front of goal after his side handed Syria a 1-0 defeat on Saturday that keeps alive their hopes of progressing to the knockout rounds of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023.

Hokky Caraka’s superb breakaway effort 10 minutes before halftime was the difference between the teams at Lokomotiv Stadium and earned the Indonesians their first win of the campaign after defeat in their opener against Iraq earlier in the week.
 
The win means Shin’s team sit level on three points with the Iraqis, three behind Group A leaders Uzbekistan while the Syrians also retain slim hopes of advancing to the last eight of the competition.

Morgan pleased with Australia’s response, IR Iran's Marfavi left disappointed

Sun, 05 Mar, 2023

Morgan pleased with Australia’s response, IR Iran's Marfavi left disappointed

Fergana: Head coach Trevor Morgan expressed his delight over Australia’s 3-2 victory over Islamic Republic of Iran in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 Group B fixture on Saturday.

Aidan Simmons scored the opener before Adrian Segecic’s brace cancelled out an own goal from Joseph Forde and Alireza Enayatzadeh’s late strike to put Australia back in contention for a quarter-final berth.

Hoang expects a fully focused Vietnam for IR Iran tie

Sun, 05 Mar, 2023

Hoang expects a fully focused Vietnam for IR Iran tie

Fergana: Head coach Hoang Anh Tuan wants Vietnam to switch their attention to Islamic Republic of Iran following their 2-1 win over Qatar in Group B of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 on Saturday.

Vietnam secured their second successive win at the Istiqlol Stadium, placing the Southeast Asian side on the cusp of qualifying for the knockout stage.

Vietnam sit on top with six points ahead of Australia and Iran, who are three adrift, while Qatar are still seeking their first points.