East Asia Wrap: Frontale come out on top in Tamagawa Derby

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

East Asia Wrap: Frontale come out on top in Tamagawa Derby

Hong Kong: Kawasaki Frontale took another step towards the J1 League title after they edged rivals FC Tokyo 1-0 in the Tamagawa Derby on Saturday to stay 12 points clear at the top of the standings. 

The top two won in Korea Republic as Ulsan Hyundai and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors look set to take the title race down to the wire once more, while Athletic 220 have been crowned champions of Mongolia for the second successive season.

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Pany Varela brace powers Portugal to FIFA Futsal World Cup title

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Pany Varela brace powers Portugal to FIFA Futsal World Cup title

Kaunas: Pany Varela's brace steered Portugal to a 2-1 in the final of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021 at the Kaunas Arena on Sunday.

Varela scored in the 15th and 28th minutes as Portugal dethroned 2016 champions Argentina to lift the title for the first time. Claudino pulled one back for Argentina in the 28th minute but Portugal held on for the title, adding it to the UEFA Futsal EURO crown they already hold.

Kwon Chang-hoon pulls out of Korea Republic squad

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Kwon Chang-hoon pulls out of Korea Republic squad

Seoul: Kwon Chang-hoon has withdrawn from Korea Republic’s squad for their upcoming matches in the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar with an injury to his left ankle.

The 27-year-old, who scored the only goal in Korea Republic’s win over Lebanon in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers last month, netted the winner in Suwon Samsung Bluewing’s 1-0 victory against Incheon United on Saturday before being substituted with 21 minutes remaining.

India impress in emphatic win over UAE

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

India impress in emphatic win over UAE

Dubai: India continued their preparations for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022 with a 4-1 win over United Arab Emirates in a friendly match in Dubai on Saturday.

Manisha (20th minute), Pyari Xaxa (27th), Sweety Devi (41st) and Anju Tamang (75th) scored for India in a match that was played behind closed doors at the UAE FA Stadium in Dubai.

AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar: How Group B stands

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar: How Group B stands

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar moves on to its Matchday Three and Four fixtures with the next set of games taking place on October 7 and 12 and the six sides in Group B returning for more vital match-ups. 

A huge shock on Matchday One saw Oman defeat Japan in Osaka to gain the best possible start, while powerhouses Saudi Arabia and Australia began with two wins from two. China PR and Vietnam, meanwhile, both suffered back-to-back defeats.

Leading the way at present is Graham Arnold's Australia, who got off to a flying start as goals from Awer Mabil, Martin Boyle and Mitchell Duke secured a comfortable 3-0 win over China in Doha, before Rhyan Grant's first international goal edged a narrow 1-0 victory against Vietnam in Hanoi.

Arnold picks settled squad as Australia get set for Oman, Japan matches

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Arnold picks settled squad as Australia get set for Oman, Japan matches

Doha: Head coach Graham Arnold has opted for limited changes to the Australia squad for the Socceroos' upcoming AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar matches against Oman and Japan.

Australia, who lead Group B after opening their campaign with wins over Vietnam and China PR, play Oman in Doha on October 7 and Japan five days later at Saitama Stadium.

Lebanon’s Mansour to miss Iraq, Syria games

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Lebanon’s Mansour to miss Iraq, Syria games

Beirut: Captain Nour Mansor will miss Syria's upcoming AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar matches against Iraq and Syria.

Defender Mansour is nursing an injured shoulder suffered while playing for Al Ahed in their 3-1 defeat to Bahrain’s Muharraq in the West Zonal Semi-final of the 2021 AFC Cup last week.

Midfielder Hassan Chaito will also miss the two matches due to injury while Fadel Antar, the leading scorer in the Lebanese Premier League, earns his first national team call-up.