K League 1 2022 Season: The Final Stretch

Thu, 22 Sep, 2022

K League 1 2022 Season: The Final Stretch

Seoul: It’s a familiar position in Korea Republic where the 2022 K League 1 season moves towards a gripping finale as Ulsan Hyundai lead the way ahead of defending champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors with just five games remaining.

With the league now split into two and Championship and Relegation rounds to follow, Ulsan will look to finally end their 17-year wait for the title while Jeonbuk are targeting their sixth successive K League 1 crown. 

At the other end of the table, some big names are in relegation trouble, so, with all to play for, the-AFC.com looks at the state of play ahead of five crunch rounds of fixtures.

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Group C: IR Iran cruise past Indonesia to kick off title defence in style

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022

Group C: IR Iran cruise past Indonesia to kick off title defence in style

Kuwait City: Defending champions Islamic Republic of Iran showed they mean business with a 5-0 win over Indonesia in Group C of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 on Wednesday.

Twelve-time champions Iran cruised to a three-goal lead at half-time, leaving Indonesia with no chance of mounting a comeback. 

Group C: Lebanon, Chinese Taipei share points

Thu, 29 Sep, 2022

Group C: Lebanon, Chinese Taipei share points

Kuwait City: Lebanon fought back to earn a 1-1 draw against Chinese Taipei in Group C of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 on Wednesday.

Huang Wei-lun gave Chinese Taipei the lead with Lebanon equalising just before half-time through Mouhammad Hammoud's effort for a share of the  spoils at the Saad Al Abdullah Hall.

Group D: Saudi Arabia stun Japan

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022

Group D: Saudi Arabia stun Japan

Kuwait City: Saudi Arabia pulled off a sensational upset by edging Japan 2-1 in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 Group B opener on Tuesday. 

The Saudis fought back from a goal down to take the lead in the first half and then held on strong to secure the three points. 

Group D: Vietnam too strong for Korea Republic

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022

Group D: Vietnam too strong for Korea Republic

Kuwait City:  Vietnam produced their best to defeat Korea Republic 5-1 in Group D of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 on Wednesday.

The Southeast Asian side overcame conceding early to get a headstart in the race for a place in the quarter-finals.

Preview - Group A: Thailand v Kuwait; Oman v Iraq

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022

Preview - Group A: Thailand v Kuwait; Oman v Iraq

Kuwait City: Thailand and Kuwait are set for a showdown in Group A of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 on Thursday.

Oman and Iraq, meanwhile, will be aiming to bounce back following Matchday One defeats.

Preview - Group B: Tajikistan v Uzbekistan; Turkmenistan v Bahrain

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022

Preview - Group B: Tajikistan v Uzbekistan; Turkmenistan v Bahrain

Kuwait City: It will be a battle for top spot in Group B of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 when Tajikistan go up against Uzbekistan on Thursday.

Turkmenistan and Bahrain, meanwhile, will be fighting to keep their hopes alive after suffering defeats on Matchday One.