Central and South Asian Wrap: Hyderabad win dramatic ISL final; draw suits Esteghlal in Tehran derby

Mon, 21 Mar, 2022

Central and South Asian Wrap: Hyderabad win dramatic ISL final; draw suits Esteghlal in Tehran derby

Bishkek: It was a week of season-defining fixtures in India and Islamic Republic of Iran and the domestic action continued across Central and South Asia this week.

Hyderabad goalkeeper Laxmikant Kattimani lived out every shot-stopper’s dream to guide his side to Indian Super League glory, while Esteghlal secured a hugely important point in the latest edition of the Tehran derby.
 
Also this week, the latest league action from Uzbekistan, Bangladesh and Maldives.
 
Join the-AFC.com from all the latest news and results from Telangana to Tehran.

Japan's Moriyasu focused on securing Qatar 2022 ticket

Mon, 21 Mar, 2022

Japan's Moriyasu focused on securing Qatar 2022 ticket

Sydney: Hajime Moriyasu is 90 minutes from leading Japan to the country’s seventh consecutive FIFA World Cup™, with his old friend and former Sanfrecce Hiroshima teammate Graham Arnold and the Socceroos standing between the Samurai Blue and a place at Qatar 2022.

Victory over Australia in Sydney on Thursday will secure Japan’s ticket for the Finals and bring a satisfying conclusion to a qualifying campaign that has featured plenty of challenges for Moriyasu, as he explains in an exclusive interview with the-AFC.com.

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad well on course in Saudi Arabia; exciting race continues in Syria

Mon, 21 Mar, 2022

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad well on course in Saudi Arabia; exciting race continues in Syria

Dubai: Al Ittihad's bid for a first Saudi Pro League title since 2008-09 continued serenely as they defeated Al Hazm to maintain an 11-point lead at the top of the standings. 

In Bahrain, Al Riffa have a five-point cushion at the top, while Al Wathba and Tishreen are involved in a fascinating race for the title in Syria.

Join the-AFC.com as review the latest round of domestic action across West Asia, with several leagues not in action due to the upcoming FIFA International Window.

ASEAN Wrap: Melbourne derby ends all square; Buriram forced to wait

Mon, 21 Mar, 2022

ASEAN Wrap: Melbourne derby ends all square; Buriram forced to wait

Kuala Lumpur: Melbourne City moved a point clear of the A League at the weekend despite only managing a 1-1 draw against Melbourne Victory after second-placed Western United were beaten 3-0 by Sydney FC.

Buriram United could have wrapped up the Thai League 1 title with four games to spare but were beaten by defending champions BG Pathum United, while title-chasing Persib Bandung dropped points in Indonesia. 

Tanjong Pagar continue to lead the way in Singapore, while there was also action in Cambodia and Laos, so join the-AFC.com as we bring you up to speed with the action from across Southeast Asia.

East Asia Wrap: Incheon rise to second; Kawasaki extend lead

Mon, 21 Mar, 2022

East Asia Wrap: Incheon rise to second; Kawasaki extend lead

Hong Kong: Incheon United continued their fine start to the K League 1 campaign as a narrow 1-0 win over Seongnam FC saw them climb to second in the early-season standings. 

In Japan, meanwhile, Kawasaki Frontale will take a four-point lead into the international break after beating Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Saturday, a day after second-placed Yokohama F. Marinos could only manage a draw against Sagan Tosu. 

Bringing you to date with the most recent round of fixtures in both countries, here’s the-AFC.com’s weekly East Asia wrap.