Central & South Asia Wrap: Hyderabad back on top, Ahal Turkmenistan champions

Mon, 12 Dec, 2022

Central & South Asia Wrap: Hyderabad back on top, Ahal Turkmenistan champions

Kuala Lumpur: The tight race in the Indian Super League continues with Hyderabad FC top of the standings, while FC Ahal emerged the new Turkmenistan Yokary Liga champions. 

The Bangladesh Premier League also returned last weekend with domestic action also in various other countries.

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

Qatar 2022: Quarter-finals in Numbers

Mon, 12 Dec, 2022

Qatar 2022: Quarter-finals in Numbers

Doha: After four dramatic quarter-final match-ups, the semi-finalists at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 have been confirmed as defending champions France, Argentina, Croatia and Morocco continue their quests to claim football’s most prestigious prize. 

History for the African continent, Messi magic and penalty shootouts are among the talking points as we highlight some of the stats and facts that stood out in the last-eight fixtures. 

Giroud savours 'extraordinary' win

Sun, 11 Dec, 2022

Giroud savours 'extraordinary' win

Al Khor: Olivier Giroud said France had to dig deep into their mental reserves to hold on for a 2-1 victory over England in Saturday's FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter-final.

The AC Milan striker's header with 12 minutes to go sent France through to Wednesday's semi-final against Morocco as Harry Kane missed a late penalty, his second of the match.

Kane had levelled from the spot shortly after half-time, cancelling out Aurelien Tchouameni's brilliant long-range effort that gave France the lead on 17 minutes.

Atlas Lions' heroics can inspire future 'miracles', says 'keeper Bounou

Sun, 11 Dec, 2022

Atlas Lions' heroics can inspire future 'miracles', says 'keeper Bounou

Doha: Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou said his team's history-making FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 campaign can show future generations from his country that they can create miracles.

The stopper produced a man-of-the-match display in Morocco's 1-0 win over Portugal on Saturday to take his team to the semi-finals for the first time.

Deschamps: Hearts and guts got France through

Sun, 11 Dec, 2022

Deschamps: Hearts and guts got France through

Al Khor: France coach Didier Deschamps said his side showed "hearts and guts" to defeat England 2-1 on Saturday to reach the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi-finals.

Aurelien Tchouameni scored first for the FIFA World Cup holders at Al Bayt Stadium but Harry Kane's penalty brought England level.

After Olivier Giroud's header gave France the lead, Kane wasted a golden chance to equalise when he blasted a penalty over the bar with minutes remaining.

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Melbourne City’s unbeaten run ends; Title rivals draw in China PR

Mon, 12 Dec, 2022

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Melbourne City’s unbeaten run ends; Title rivals draw in China PR

Hong Kong: Melbourne City’s unbeaten start to the season in Australia is over after they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Sydney FC on Saturday as the A-League was back in action following a break for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. 

In China PR, a top-of-the-table clash between Wuhan Three Towns and Shandong Taishan on Friday did not produce a winner meaning that leaders Wuhan maintain a three-point advantage over the defending champions as they enter the home straight of the season. 
 
Frontrunners PSM Makassar and Bali United both recorded wins as Liga 1 resumed in Indonesia while Southern moved to the semi-finals of the Hong Kong FA Cup at the expense of Lee Man, so join the-AFC.com as we review this week’s action from across ASEAN and East Asia.