Shagadam triumph to break Turkmenistan Cup drought

Wed, 22 Dec, 2021

Shagadam triumph to break Turkmenistan Cup drought

Turkmenbashi: Shagadam FC broke a Turkmenistan Cup drought, defeating Ahal FC 1-0 to lift the trophy for the first time in 14 years at Shagadam Stadium on Wednesday.

A first half goal from Mekan Ashirov proved decisive for Shagadam, who became cup winners for only the second time, and the first since they beat Merw FC in the 2007 final.

Kyogo Furuhashi, Son Heung-min and more – Vote for your AFC International Player of the Week

Wed, 22 Dec, 2021

Kyogo Furuhashi, Son Heung-min and more – Vote for your AFC International Player of the Week

Kuala Lumpur: It was a week of cup final winners, high-profile league goals and brilliance throughout the biggest leagues in Europe for Asia’s players abroad.

Kyogo Furuhashi was the hero as he and Australia’s Tom Rogic lifted the Scottish League Cup, while Son Heung-min and Takehiro Tomiyasu thrived in England, and no less than four players were nominated for their exploits in German football. 

But which Asian player outside the continent shone brightest of all? Study our list of 10 nominees – based on matches from December 14 to 20 – and don’t forget to register your vote.

Vote For Your Best 2021 AFC Champions League Team: Forwards

Sun, 19 Dec, 2021

Vote For Your Best 2021 AFC Champions League Team: Forwards

Kuala Lumpur: The goalkeeper, four defenders and three midfielders have been decided and now the-AFC.com asks fans of Asian football to vote for their favourite forwards at the 2021 AFC Champions League.  

Using a statistics-based approach, we’ve selected 10 of the star performers from the continental competition as we look to complete the All-Star XI. 

Review our list of AFC Champions League frontmen and don’t forget to vote for your favourite at the foot of the article.

Vote for your Best Goal of the 2021 AFC Cup

Sat, 18 Dec, 2021

Vote for your Best Goal of the 2021 AFC Cup

Kuala Lumpur: After last year’s AFC Cup was cancelled, the 2021 edition did not disappoint, with Bahrain’s Muharraq Club crowned champions of a tournament that offered numerous memorable moments. 

As fans of Asian football start to look towards next year, the-AFC.com brings the curtain down on the 2021 AFC Cup by reviewing some of the finest goals scored in the continental competition. 

Enjoy our 10 nominees for the best goal of the tournament and then vote for your favourite at the bottom of the article. 

Singapore, Indonesia settle for first leg draw

Wed, 22 Dec, 2021

Singapore, Indonesia settle for first leg draw

Singapore: Singapore fought back from a goal down to salvage a 1-1 draw against Indonesia in the first left of the AFF Cup semi-finals on Wednesday. 

Witan Sulaeman’s first half strike gave Indonesia the lead, with Ikhsan Fandi drawing Singapore level 20 minutes from time, leaving Saturday’s second leg tantasilingly poised. 

Kuwait SC win Emir Cup

Wed, 22 Dec, 2021

Kuwait SC win Emir Cup

Kuwait City: Kuwait SC defeated Al Qadsia 1-0 in the final of this year’s Kuwait Emir Cup at Jaber Al Ahmad International Stadium on Tuesday to win the title for the 15th time.  

Kuwait SC's eventual winner was scored in the 26th minute after a defensive error by Al Qadsia saw Congolese forward Dieumerci Mbokani finishing with a powerful shot from close range past goalkeeper Khaled Al Rashidi.