East Asia Wrap: Vissel hold on for win; Chengdu rise up

Mon, 29 May, 2023

East Asia Wrap: Vissel hold on for win; Chengdu rise up

Hong Kong: Yoshinori Muto netted twice as leaders Vissel Kobe defeated FC Tokyo 3-2 on Saturday to extend their unbeaten run to six league games in Japan, but defending champions Yokohama F. Marinos are hot on their heels as Kevin Muscat’s side triumphed over Avispa Fukuoka to remain three points behind.

Unbeaten Chengdu Rongcheng handed Shanghai Shenhua their first defeat of the season in China PR during the midweek, displacing their opponents from second place, but leaders Shanghai Port continue to be in the driver’s seat as they too remain unbeaten in the league and have a game in hand.

In Korea Republic, defending champions Ulsan Hyundai dropped points for only the third time this season as they were held in a six-goal thriller by Daejeon Hana Citizen while matches also took place in Chinese Taipei, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from across East Asia.

Korea Republic join Uzbekistan in knockout stage

Mon, 29 May, 2023

Korea Republic join Uzbekistan in knockout stage

Mendoza: Korea Republic sealed their spot in the FIFA U20 World Cup Argentina 2023 Round of 16 after a 0-0 stalemate against Gambia in their final Group F tie on Sunday.

The result meant the Young Taeguk Warriors remained unbeaten and finished second behind Gambia with France, who defeated Honduras 3-1, third.
 
Korea Republic will meet Ecuador in the Round of 16 on Thursday while Uzbekistan, Asia’s other representative in the knockout stage, will play  Israel on Tuesday. 

Japan suffer setback

Mon, 29 May, 2023

Japan suffer setback

Mendoza: Japan's FIFA U20 World Cup Argentina 2023 hopes suffered a setback after a 2-1 defeat to Israel in their final Group C tie on Saturday.

The result meant Israel finished on four points, second behind Colombia with Japan third., with their haul ultimately not enough to advance to the Round of 16.

Vote For Your Best #ACL2022 Team: Forwards

Thu, 25 May, 2023

Vote For Your Best #ACL2022 Team: Forwards

Kuala Lumpur: The names of the goalkeeper, defenders and midfielders in the Best XI from the AFC Champions League™ 2022 have been locked in and now the-AFC.com asks you, the fans of Asian football, to vote for your favourite forwards from what was a memorable tournament. 

As we look to wrap up final slots in the Best XI, we have selected 10 of the star performers who led the line for their teams with aplomb during the 20th edition of the continental competition. 
 
Now it is your turn to review the list featuring some of the most impressive forwards from the AFC Champions League 2022 and pick your favourite by voting in the poll at the foot of the article.

Kumagai to leave Bayern

Sun, 28 May, 2023

Kumagai to leave Bayern

Munich: Former AFC Women’s Player of the Year Saki Kumagai has confirmed she will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the current season.

The 32-year-old, who was crowned Asia’s leading female player in 2019, revealed on social media that she planned to leave the Bavarian outfit following Sunday’s game against Potsdam after two seasons with the club.