Gerrard takes charge of Al Ettifaq

Tue, 04 Jul, 2023

Gerrard takes charge of Al Ettifaq

Riyadh: Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been appointed as the head coach of Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq.

The 43-year-old's appointment comes after being out of the game since leaving English Premier League side Aston Villa last October.

Kerr spearheads experienced Australia squad

Mon, 03 Jul, 2023

Kerr spearheads experienced Australia squad

Sydney: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson has selected Lydia Williams and Clare Polkinghorne as well as injured duo Kyah Simon and Alanna Kennedy in his 23-player squad for the Matildas’ co-hosting of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 later this month.

Williams and Polkinghorne have become the first Australian players – male or female – to be selected for a fifth FIFA World Cup while Chelsea striker Sam Kerr will captain the team at what will be her fourth Finals.

Moriyama credits Nawata’s heroics for title win

Mon, 03 Jul, 2023

Moriyama credits Nawata’s heroics for title win

Pathum Thani: Head coach Yoshiro Moriyama said Gaku Nawata’s two goals were the defining moments in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 final triumph against Korea Republic on Sunday.

Nawata struck his first with a sublime free-kick just after Korea Republic had been reduced to 10 players while his second ended whatever hopes their East Asian rivals had of a comeback, with the player going on to scoop the Most Valuable Player and Cremo Top Goalscorer Awards.  Yutaka Michiwaki netted the third in added time.
 
The triumph meant Moriyama added the AFC U17 Asian Cup title to the AFC U-16 Championship crown he guided Japan to in 2018. 

We will bounce back, promises Byun

Mon, 03 Jul, 2023

We will bounce back, promises Byun

Pathum Thani: Byun Sung-hwan quickly shifted his attention towards the future after his Korea Republic side suffered a 3-0 defeat to Japan in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 final on Sunday.

It was a heartbreaking defeat for Korea Republic, who had held their own until Ko Jong-hyun was sent off just before the break after receiving a second yellow card.
 
Japan scored from the subsequent free-kick and as Korea Republic pushed forward in the second half, their East Asian rivals took advantage to score an emphatic win at the Pathum Thani Stadium.

Qatar upset Mexico to reach quarter-finals

Mon, 03 Jul, 2023

Qatar upset Mexico to reach quarter-finals

Santa Clara: Hazem Shehata’s first half strike secured Qatar a 1-0 win in their final Group B tie to advance to the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday.

The victory sealed Qatar a second place finish, two points behind Mexico, who had already booked their spot in the last-eight. The West Asian side advanced at Honduras’ expense. 

Qatar, playing for the second time as a guest team in the tournament, survived a second half onslaught from Mexico to pull off a famous victory.