East Asia Wrap: Cerezo stun Vissel; Shanghai Port move four clear

Mon, 12 Jun, 2023

East Asia Wrap: Cerezo stun Vissel; Shanghai Port move four clear

Hong Kong: There was plenty of late drama in Japan this week as Vissel Kobe conceded the lead of the league following a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Cerezo Osaka on Saturday while defending champions Yokohama F. Marinos pulled off a thrilling 4-3 win over Kashiwa Reysol to take pole position.

In China PR, Brazilian attacking midfielder Oscar converted two penalties to help pacesetters Shanghai Port secure a comeback victory against Nantong Zhiyun on Friday while their crosstown rivals Shanghai Shenhua are four points behind following a narrow 1-0 win over Qingdao Hainiu. 

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors maintained their newfound form as they overcame Gangwon FC 2-1 for their third straight victory in Korea Republic while reigning champions C.P.K. maintained their perfect start to the season by making it 12 wins out of 12 matches in Macau, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from across East Asia.

Korea Republic finish fourth; maiden title for Uruguay

Mon, 12 Jun, 2023

Korea Republic finish fourth; maiden title for Uruguay

La Plata: Korea Republic finished fourth at the FIFA U20 World Cup Argentina 2023 after losing 3-1 to Israel in the third-place playoff on Sunday.

Korea Republic, who were defeated 2-1 by Italy in the semi-finals, were overwhelmed by Israel’s spirited second half display.

Meanwhile, a late Luciano Rodriguez goal secured Uruguay a 1-0 win against Italy as the South American side clinched their maiden title at the La Plata Stadium.

#AFCU17 - Facts and Figures

Sun, 11 Jun, 2023

#AFCU17 - Facts and Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 is just days away, with Yemen to take on Malaysia in the curtain raiser at the Thammasat Stadium on Thursday.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some interesting facts and figures ahead of the tournament.

Late strike seals Kyrgyz Republic win

Tue, 13 Jun, 2023

Late strike seals Kyrgyz Republic win

Bishkek: Kyrgyz Republic defeated Afghanistan 1-0 in their CAFA Nations Cup 2023 Group B opener on Saturday.

After a goalless first half at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Ernist Batyrkanov came to Kyrgyz Republic’s rescue with a last-gasp effort.

India, Lebanon start in style

Sat, 10 Jun, 2023

India, Lebanon start in style

Bhubaneswar: India and Lebanon kicked off their four-nation Intercontinental Cup 2023 campaigns with comfortable victories over Mongolia and Vanuatu respectively on Friday.

India defeated Mongolia 2-0 while Lebanon beat Vanuatu 3-1. 

Australia remain Asia's highest ranked team

Fri, 09 Jun, 2023

Australia remain Asia's highest ranked team

Kuala Lumpur: Australia will head into the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 as the continent's highest ranked side.

Set to co-host the FIFA Women's World Cup with New Zealand, Australia were unchanged at 10th in the latest FIFA Women's World Ranking released on Friday.

Petrescu takes charge of Jeonbuk

Fri, 09 Jun, 2023

Petrescu takes charge of Jeonbuk

Seoul: Two-time AFC Champions League™ winners Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors have appointed former Chelsea and Romania defender Dan Petrescu as the club’s new coach.

The 55-year-old replaces Kim Sang-sik after the ex-Korea Republic international defender left by mutual consent following a poor start to the new season, which has left Jeonbuk in seventh place in the 12-team standings.

Petrescu, who joins the eight-time K-League champions from CFR Cluj in his native Romania, will be unveiled at a press conference on Wednesday.

Trip down memory lane

Fri, 09 Jun, 2023

Trip down memory lane

Bangkok: The continent's youngest age group national team tournament returns with the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 set to take centrestage from Thursday.

Formerly known as the AFC U-16 Championship, the 19th edition will see 16 teams vying for the newly-minted trophy.

As we approach the kick-off, join the-AFC.com as we revisit the previous editions of a tournament which has been the launchpad for many great Asian players.

Qualifiers Group B: Chinese Taipei complete cast

Sun, 11 Jun, 2023

Qualifiers Group B: Chinese Taipei complete cast

Yangon: Chinese Taipei became the final team to qualify for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 after defeating Nepal 5-0 in their Qualifiers Round 2 Group B tie on Saturday.

The victory took Chinese Taipei to four points and their passage was confirmed after hosts Myanmar were defeated 5-0 by China PR, as they finished second  on goal difference.
 
Group A winners Australia, runners-up Vietnam and China PR had already confirmed three of the four spots available in the Qualifiers, joining the three highest seeded sides from the AFC U-19 Women’s Championship Thailand 2019 - Japan, DPR Korea and Korea Republic – as well as host nation Uzbekistan in the March 3-16, 2024 Finals.