ASEAN Wrap: Persija chalk up first win of season in Indonesia

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ASEAN Wrap: Persija chalk up first win of season in Indonesia

Kuala Lumpur: After three successive draws in Indonesia's Liga 1, Persija Jakarta kickstarted their campaign with a 2-1 win over Persela on Friday to help them jump to sixth in the standings.

In Thailand, Chonburi FC breezed to a 7-0 win over Khon Kaen United to move top after Bangkok United beat Buriram United, while there are new leaders in both Singapore and Cambodia, so join the-AFC.com as we bring you up to speed with the latest round of fixtures across ASEAN.

Jeonbuk's Song Bum-keun earns first call up to Korea Republic squad for AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Jeonbuk's Song Bum-keun earns first call up to Korea Republic squad for AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar

Seoul: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors goalkeeper Song Bum-keun has earned his first call up for Korea Republic as he joins a returning Son Heung-min in Paulo Bento’s squad for the upcoming AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar matches against Syria and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Song, who helped his club reach the quarter-finals of the 2021 AFC Champions League earlier this month, is the only uncapped player in the 27-man squad selected by Bento for the games on October 7 and October 12.

Tottenham’s Son returns to the squad after pulling out of the game against Lebanon on September 7 having aggravating a calf injury during the 0-0 draw with Iraq in their opening game of the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar at Seoul World Cup Stadium.

Oman beat Nepal in friendly to kick off preparation for AFC Asian Qualifiers

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Oman beat Nepal in friendly to kick off preparation for AFC Asian Qualifiers

Doha: Oman registered an impressive 7-2 win against Nepal in an international friendly match at the Qatar University Pitch on Sunday.

Oman are preparing for their next two matches in Group B of the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar,  Australia on October 7 and Vietnam five days later.

Kubo a doubt for Japan's upcoming AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar ties

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Kubo a doubt for Japan's upcoming AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar ties

Mallorca: Japan playmaker Takefusa Kubo is a major doubt for his nation’s upcoming AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar meetings with Saudi Arabia and Australia after injuring his knee playing for Real Mallorca.

The 20-year-old, who is on loan at Mallorca from Real Madrid, has already established himself as a key player in Hajime Moriyasu’s side as the Samurai Blue look to secure a place at the FIFA World Cup Finals for the seventh straight time.

AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 Qualifiers - Group B: Tajikistan firmly in the race with win over Maldives

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 Qualifiers - Group B: Tajikistan firmly in the race with win over Maldives

Dushanbe: Group hosts Tajikistan put themselves in contention for a place at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 Finals with a commanding 4-0 win over the Maldives at Central Republican Stadium on Sunday.

The result means Tajikistan will qualify for their first ever continental Finals if they win Wednesday’s group decider against Vietnam, who registered a 16-0 win in their outing against the Maldives on Thursday.

AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 Qualifiers - Group H: Thailand beat Palestine to seal qualification in style

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 Qualifiers - Group H: Thailand beat Palestine to seal qualification in style

West Bank: Thailand qualified for their 17th AFC Women's Asian Cup Finals with an emphatic 7-0 win over Palestine on Saturday.

Victory meant the Southeast Asian side finished top of Group H, having defeated Malaysia in their opening match with qualification meaning Thailand are very much in the race to qualify for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 Qualifiers - Group G: IR Iran defeat Jordan on penalties to book historic Finals ticket

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 Qualifiers - Group G: IR Iran defeat Jordan on penalties to book historic Finals ticket

Tashkent: Islam Republic of Iran pulled off a stunning upset to qualify for their first ever AFC Women’s Asian Cup, defeating Jordan 4-2 on penalties after a goalless draw at Bunyodkor Stadium on Saturday.

Maryam Irandoost’s side defied history and their world ranking of 72 to secure their place for India 2022 in dramatic fashion, ending a heartbroken Jordan outfit’s bid for a third successive appearance at the Finals.

The result, a milestone for Iranian women’s football, also keeps them alive in the race for a spot in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.