Central and South Asian Wrap: Gokulam Kerala create I-League history; challenges ahead for Pakhtakor, Istiklol

Mon, 16 May, 2022

Central and South Asian Wrap: Gokulam Kerala create I-League history; challenges ahead for Pakhtakor, Istiklol

Bishkek: Gokulam Kerala reigned supreme for the second successive year in India’s I-League, while Esteghlal FC secured the Iran Pro League title after nine years of waiting in another big week of Central and South Asian action.

Elsewhere, early-season jostling continued in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyz Republic, while Maziya and Bashundhara Kings geared up for their AFC Cup campaigns with crucial league results in South Asia.

Join the-AFC.com for all the key news and results from Mashhad to Male.

ASEAN Wrap: Western and Adelaide advance to semi-finals; JDT set new record

Mon, 16 May, 2022

ASEAN Wrap: Western and Adelaide advance to semi-finals; JDT set new record

Kuala Lumpur: Western United and Adelaide United secured the wins they needed over the weekend to join Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory in the A-League’s Finals Series semi-finals as the four teams get set to battle it out in the end-of-season showpiece event.

Johor Darul Ta’zim returned to league action in Malaysia with a record-breaking win, while the leaders won in Singapore and there was action in Laos. The-AFC.com reviews the fixtures from around ASEAN.

East Asia Wrap: Vissel claim first win; K League leaders held

Mon, 16 May, 2022

East Asia Wrap: Vissel claim first win; K League leaders held

Hong Kong: Struggling Vissel Kobe picked up their first win of the J1 League season at the weekend as they posted a resounding 4-0 victory over high-flying Sagan Tosu to breath new life into their campaign. 

In Korea Republic, pacesetters Ulsan Hyundai were held to a 2-2 draw by Incheon United, while there were games in Mongolia, Macau and Chinese Taipei, so join the-AFC.com as we look back at the action from around East Asia. 

Continental glory on offer as AFC Cup 2022™ kicks off

Fri, 13 May, 2022

Continental glory on offer as AFC Cup 2022™ kicks off

Kuala Lumpur: Regional supremacy and Continental glory will be on the line for clubs throughout Asia when the AFC Cup 2022™ Group Stage commences on Wednesday, May 18.

Held in a series of centralised hubs, the South and West Zones of the competition will kick off the 2022 edition, with the Central, East and ASEAN Zones to follow suit from June 24 to 30.

Kerr stars as Chelsea see off Man City to win English women's FA Cup

Mon, 16 May, 2022

Kerr stars as Chelsea see off Man City to win English women's FA Cup

London: Chelsea completed a Women's Super League and FA Cup double as Sam Kerr struck twice to see off Manchester City 3-2 in a thrilling final at Wembley after extra time on Sunday.

Emma Hayes' side exacted revenge for defeat to City in the League Cup final earlier this season, but were pushed all the way despite taking the lead three times.