East Asia Wrap: Ulsan down Jeonbuk in opener; Kawasaki off the mark

Mon, 27 Feb, 2023

East Asia Wrap: Ulsan down Jeonbuk in opener; Kawasaki off the mark

Hong Kong: Defending champions Ulsan Hyundai kicked off their league campaign in Korea Republic with a hard-earned 2-1 victory over FA Cup winners Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at the Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium where Swedish striker Gustav Ludwigson supplied the winning goal on his debut on Saturday.

Akihiro Ienaga scored from the spot in the dying embers of the contest to help Kawasaki Frontale edge Kashima Antlers 2-1 for their first win of the season in Japan, while leaders Kitchee SC made it 10 wins in a row in Hong Kong and there were also matches in Guam, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from East Asia.

2023 #AFCU20 Uzbekistan - Facts & Figures

Mon, 27 Feb, 2023

2023 #AFCU20 Uzbekistan - Facts & Figures

Tashkent: The AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 kicks off on Wednesday as the competition - formerly known as the AFC U19 Championship - makes a return after five years. 

Asia’s rising talent are set to showcase their skills in what promises to be a spectacular tournament. 
 
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some of the facts and figures ahead of the continental showpiece. 

West Asia Wrap: Sharjah lift UAE Super Cup; Ronaldo hat-trick keeps Al Nassr ahead

Mon, 27 Feb, 2023

West Asia Wrap: Sharjah lift UAE Super Cup; Ronaldo hat-trick keeps Al Nassr ahead

Doha: Sharjah edged Al Ain 1-0 to lift the UAE Super Cup on Saturday.

In Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo starred with a hat-trick as Al Nassr stayed ahead in the race for the title.
 
There was also action in Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine and Qatar so join the-AFC.com as we review the past week's domestic scene across West Asia. 

Ighalo: Fast start secured emphatic victory

Mon, 27 Feb, 2023

Ighalo: Fast start secured emphatic victory

Doha: Four-goal hero Odion Ighalo attributed Al Hilal SFC’s fast start for their sensational AFC Champions League™ 2022 semi-final win over Qatar's Al Duhail SC at the Thumama Stadium on Sunday.

Ighalo’s second-minute opener laid the groundwork for defending champions Al Hilal cruising to a 7-0 win, with the Saudi Arabian side taking a hefty five-goal lead into the half-time break. 

2023 #AFCU20 Uzbekistan: Players To Watch

Sun, 26 Feb, 2023

2023 #AFCU20 Uzbekistan: Players To Watch

Tashkent: The AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 is sure to be a highly competitive affair as the tournament - previously known as the AFC U19 Championship - makes a return after five years.

The action - going by the breathtaking action seen in the Qualifiers - promises to be thrilling as Asia’s future generation of stars look to make a mark on the continental showpiece.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at one player from each of the 16 teams, although more are sure to shine in the March 1-18 Finals.