Europe Wrap: Jeong strikes to down Bayern; Morita’s Sporting are Portuguese champions

Tue, 07 May, 2024

Europe Wrap: Jeong strikes to down Bayern; Morita’s Sporting are Portuguese champions

Kuala Lumpur: Korean attacking midfielder Jeong Woo-yeong came off the bench to score against his former side as VfB Stuttgart defeated Bayern Munich 3-1 in the Bundesliga on Saturday to take the race between the two sides for second place in the German top division to the final two matchdays. 

Japan midfielder Hidemasa Morita lifted the Portuguese league title with Sporting Lisbon after a 3-0 defeat of Portimonense while Australia defender Clare Hunt won the women’s cup in France with Paris Saint-Germain. 
 
Caitlin Foord supplied an assist as Arsenal dealt a massive blow for Manchester City’s title charge in England while Kyogo Furuhashi bagged a double to move Celtic closer to the title in Scotland , so join the-AFC.com as we find out how the Asian stars performed in Europe over the past week. 

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal four points away; Al Wahda lift UAE League Cup

Sun, 05 May, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal four points away; Al Wahda lift UAE League Cup

Muscat: Al Hilal SFC moved within four points of confirming the Saudi Pro League title after a 3-0 defeat of Al Taawoun on Friday.

Al Wahda, meanwhile, edged Al Ain 1-0 in the UAE League Cup final while there were also matches in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait.
 
Join the-AC.com as we take a look at how the domestic action unfolded across West Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Mumbai City champions again; exciting race continues in IR Iran

Mon, 06 May, 2024

Central & South Asia Wrap: Mumbai City champions again; exciting race continues in IR Iran

Kolkata: Mumbai City FC lifted the ISL Cup for the second time when they registered a comeback 3-1 win against Mohun Bagan Super Giant to emerge Indian Super League 2023-24 Cup winners.

In the Iran Pro League,  leaders Esteghlal and defending champions Persepolis dropped points while in Bangladesh, Bashundhara Kings seem to be running away with the title.
 
The-AFC.com recaps the latest domestic league action across Central and South Asia.

ASEAN Wrap: Svay Rieng crowned Cambodian champions; Sailors lift Community Shield

Mon, 06 May, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: Svay Rieng crowned Cambodian champions; Sailors lift Community Shield

Kuala Lumpur: A week after lifting the Hun Sen Cup, Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng added another piece of silverware to their trophy cabinet when they registered a 4-1 victory against Boeung Ket on Saturday to emerge as the champions of the Cambodian Premier League for the first time since 2019.

The domestic season in Singapore kicked off with the Community Shield on Saturday and it was cup winners Lion City Sailors who came out on top after defeating league winners Albirex Niigata (S) 2-0.
 
Goalkeeper Paul Izzo had a game to remember in Melbourne Victory’s penalty shootout win against Melbourne City while matches also took place in Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from ASEAN.

East Asia Wrap: Pohang remain top with late win; Shenhua stay clear of Port

Mon, 06 May, 2024

East Asia Wrap: Pohang remain top with late win; Shenhua stay clear of Port

Hong Kong: Pohang Steelers maintained a one-point advantage at the top of the K League 1 with a last-gasp 1-0 victory against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors as defending champions Ulsan Hyundai continued to put pressure on the leaders with a dramatic late win against FC Seoul on Saturday.

Shanghai Shenhua stayed five points clear in the Chinese Super League after a 4–0 defeat of Zhejiang FC as their city rivals and reigning champions Shanghai Port registered a resounding 6-0 victory against Shenzhen Peng City on Sunday.
 
Vissel Kobe got their title defence back on track in Japan after they overcame Nagoya Grampus 2-0 on Friday while matches also took place in Hong Kong, Mongolia, Chinese Taipei and Macau, so join the-AFC.com as we bring you up to speed with the action from across East Asia.

Group A: Indonesia 1-6 Philippines

Tue, 07 May, 2024

Group A: Indonesia 1-6 Philippines

Bali: Philippines got off to a great start in Group A of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 after they defeated Indonesia 6-1 at Capt. I Wayan Dipta Stadium on Monday.

Alexa Pino and Natalie Collins led the way with two goals apiece in a dominant performance from the Philippines that saw them go level with DPR Korea who beat Korea Republic 7-0 earlier in the day.

Group A: DPR Korea 7-0 Korea Republic

Wed, 08 May, 2024

Group A: DPR Korea 7-0 Korea Republic

Bali: DPR Korea showed why they are among the favourites to win the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 when they defeated Korea Republic 7-0 in their Group A opener at the Bali United Training Center on Monday.

Jon Il-Chong struck a hat-trick while Ho Kyong claimed two goals to steer DPR Korea to an emphatic victory ahead of their tie against the Philippines on Matchday Two while Korea Republic will be hoping to bounce back against hosts Indonesia.

#ACL - Hall of Fame

Mon, 06 May, 2024

#ACL - Hall of Fame

Kuala Lumpur: Yokohama F. Marinos and Al Ain FC will battle for the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 title over the coming days, with the first leg of the final to be played on Saturday.

Both will be determined to lift the trophy in the final season of the AFC Champions League in its present format, with a new three-tier club system to be introduced from the 2024/25 season.

Vote for your #AFCU23 NEOM Future Star of the Tournament

Mon, 06 May, 2024

Vote for your #AFCU23 NEOM Future Star of the Tournament

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ bore witness to a showcase of the continent's finest young talents, as they captivated the continent with their skill and tenacity in the battle for the title and places in the Paris Olympics 2024. 

After Japan’s win over Uzbekistan in the final, the-AFC.com now looks back on the competition and asks you, the fans, to determine the standout NEOM Future Star of the Tournament. 
 
We’ve selected six nominees who delivered eye-catching performances throughout the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024, so review the list and don’t forget to vote for your favourite NEOM Future Star at the bottom of the article.