Central & South Asia Wrap: Indian Super League 2023-24 begins, Pakhtakor gained advantage

Mon, 25 Sep, 2023

Central & South Asia Wrap: Indian Super League 2023-24 begins, Pakhtakor gained advantage

Kolkata: Mohun Bagan Super Giant FC started their defence of the Indian Super League on the right note by beating Punjab FC, while there were also wins for Mumbai City FC and Odisha FC.

In Islamic Republic of Iran, victories for Tractor FC and Zobahan pushed them up the table while in Uzbekistan, Pakhtakor were held by Sogdiana Jizzah but still increased their lead at the top.

There were also matches in Turkmenistan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan and Bhutan, so join the-AFC.com as we round up the domestic action from Central and South Asia.

East Asia Wrap: Marinos fight back to win; Leaders Port beaten

Mon, 25 Sep, 2023

East Asia Wrap: Marinos fight back to win; Leaders Port beaten

Hong Kong: Anderson Lopes scored a brace as Yokohama F. Marinos came from behind to defeat Kashima Antlers 2-1 on Sunday, and with six games to go in Japan, the defending champions remain one point behind leaders Vissel Kobe who they will face in a heavyweight contest this Friday. 

In China PR, league leaders Shanghai Port suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Chengdu Rongcheng, but despite their recent inconsistencies, Javier Pereira’s side remain favourites to win the title as they have an eight-point lead over their closest challengers Shandong Taishan with four matches remaining. 
 
Reigning champions Ulsan Hyundai extended their lead at the top to eight points in Korea Republic with a dramatic 3-2 win against Suwon FC on Sunday while there were also matches taking place in Guam and Hong Kong, China, so join the-AFC.com as we bring you up to speed with the action from across East Asia.

China PR, Korea Republic advance with perfect records

Sun, 24 Sep, 2023

China PR, Korea Republic advance with perfect records

Hangzhou: Defending champions Korea Republic defeated Bahrain 3-0 as the Hangzhou Asian Games cast for the men's football Round of 16 took shape on Sunday.

Also through as group winners were hosts China PR, Islamic Republic of Iran and DPR Korea.

Philippines create history to complete Indonesia 2024 cast

Sun, 24 Sep, 2023

Philippines create history to complete Indonesia 2024 cast

Hanoi: Philippines defeated Vietnam 1-0 on Sunday to confirm their spot in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 Finals.

The result not only meant Philippines finished as the Qualifiers Round 2 Group B runners-up but also qualified for the Finals for the first time. 
 
Australia finished top after four goals from Sienna Dale powered them 4-0 past Bangladesh earlier on Sunday.
 
Australia, Philippines, Group A winners Korea Republic and runners-up Thailand join the three highest-seeded sides from the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship Thailand 2019 – current holders Japan, DPR Korea and China PR - and hosts Indonesia in the April 7-20 Finals.

#ACL - What They Said: Matchday One

Sun, 24 Sep, 2023

#ACL - What They Said: Matchday One

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 got off to a flying start this week, with drama and excitement across Asia in the opening round of fixtures. 

The next round of matches kick off in the first week of October but, before that, the-AFC.com looks back at what some of those involved had to say after their Matchday One encounters. 

Qualifiers Round Two: Korea Republic seal Group A top spot in style

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

Qualifiers Round Two: Korea Republic seal Group A top spot in style

Buriram: Korea Republic topped Group A of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 Qualifiers Round 2 after a 7-2 win over Thailand on Saturday.

Both teams, however, had already sealed qualification to the Finals with a match to spare after wins over India and Islamic Republic of Iran.
 
India finished third after defeating Iran 3-0 earlier on Saturday.

Nadeshiko flex muscles in win over Argentina

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

Nadeshiko flex muscles in win over Argentina

Kitakyushu: Japan were on top of their game in an 8-0 win over Argentina in an international women's friendly match at the Mikuni World Stadium on Saturday.

Preparing for Round Two of the Paris 2024 Olympic Qualifiers, the Nadeshiko were simply too good for an Argentina side who found themselves trailing 4-0 going into the break.