ASEAN Wrap: Melbourne City extend lead, Persipura relegated in Indonesia

Mon, 04 Apr, 2022

ASEAN Wrap: Melbourne City extend lead, Persipura relegated in Indonesia

Kuala Lumpur: Melbourne City moved five points clear at the top of the A-League after easing to victory over Wellington Phoenix on Saturday and seeing second-placed Western United drop points against Central Coast Mariners.

A huge name of Indonesian football will play next season in the second tier, while Buriram United’s wait for the title continued in Thailand and Tanjong Pagar remain the surprise leaders in Singapore.

Elsewhere, there were fixtures in Cambodia and Laos, so join the-AFC.com as we wrap up the best of the action from around ASEAN.

East Asia Wrap: Cerezo stun Kawasaki, Jeonbuk return to winning ways

Mon, 04 Apr, 2022

East Asia Wrap: Cerezo stun Kawasaki, Jeonbuk return to winning ways

Hong Kong: Cerezo Osaka produced arguably the result of the season so far in Japan as they claimed a stunning 4-1 away victory against defending champions Kawasaki Frontale. 

In Korea Republic, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors ended their uncharacteristically poor recent run by edging Gangwon FC 2-1, while there was also action in Mongolia and Macau, so join the-AFC.com as we look back at the latest rounds of fixtures from across East Asia. 

Group A: Unstoppable Indonesia, Thailand secure wins

Sun, 03 Apr, 2022

Group A: Unstoppable Indonesia, Thailand secure wins

Bangkok: Thailand cruised past Cambodia for a second successive win in Group A of the 2022 AFF Futsal Championship on Sunday, while Indonesia opened their campaign with a strong result over Brunei Darussalam.

Thailand were simply too much for Cambodia after securing a 16-0 win to top the standings with six points after successive wins, while Indonesia enjoyed a great start after beating Brunei 12-0.

Fate at Fatorda: The Laxmikant Kattimani fairytale

Fri, 01 Apr, 2022

Fate at Fatorda: The Laxmikant Kattimani fairytale

Hyderabad: Laxmikant Kattimani etched himself into the Indian Super League’s history books with an unforgettable performance that included penalty shootout heroics in the 2021-22 final.

The Hyderabad FC shot-stopper’s man-of-the-match display against Kerala Blasters ensured the club picked up their first-ever piece of silverware. However, it was a far-from-straightforward journey with Kattimani having to overcome difficult moments in his career before finally fulfilling his dream. 

From his FC Goa days to clinching the ISL title for Hyderabad, Kattimani shares his experiences in an exclusive interview with the-AFC.com

Group A: Opening day wins for Thailand, Malaysia

Sat, 02 Apr, 2022

Group A: Opening day wins for Thailand, Malaysia

Bangkok: Thailand and Malaysia kicked off their 2022 AFF Futsal Championship Group A with wins over Brunei Darussalam and Cambodia respectively on Saturday. 

Thailand signalled their determination to defend their title after outclassing Brunei with 13 unanswered goals, while Malaysia emerged victorious in a 13-goal frenzy against Cambodia. 

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Final Draw: What they said

Mon, 04 Apr, 2022

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Final Draw: What they said

Doha: The glitzy draw for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ was held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre on Friday.

Japan, Saudi Arabia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Korea Republic and tournament hosts Qatar were handed challenging draws with Felix Sanchez’s side kicking off the tournament in November against Ecuador.

There could be a sixth Asian side in Qatar 2022 as Australia or United Arab Emirates will have to navigate their way to the Finals via an Inter-Confederation playoff victory over Peru.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the reaction to the draw.

Asia’s finest learn path to glory in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Final Draw

Sat, 02 Apr, 2022

Asia’s finest learn path to glory in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Final Draw

Doha: Five Asian sides including tournament hosts Qatar learned their group stage opponents at a glittering FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Final Draw ceremony at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre on Friday.

Felix Sanchez’s side will kick off the tournament on November against Ecuador after being drawn in an intriguing Group A, which also features Senegal and the Netherlands.