West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal stay in control; exciting race developing in Bahrain

Mon, 13 Nov, 2023

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal stay in control; exciting race developing in Bahrain

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC showed no signs of slowing down as they maintained a four-point lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League 2023/24 season.

In Bahrain, a three-way race is underway for the title while Air Force Club are setting the pace in Iraq. 
 
There were also league matches in Lebanon and Syria so join the-AFC.com as we review the past week's domestic action across West Asia.

#ACL Goals of the Group Stage - Matchday Four

Mon, 13 Nov, 2023

#ACL Goals of the Group Stage - Matchday Four

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Four of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 saw another round of fascinating action.

Strikes of sheer quality were witnessed across the continent and the-AFC.com has chosen 10 for you - the fans - to not only feast your eyes on but to also choose your favourite.

ASEAN Wrap: Talay’s Sydney reign begins with victory; Borneo increase lead

Mon, 13 Nov, 2023

ASEAN Wrap: Talay’s Sydney reign begins with victory; Borneo increase lead

Kuala Lumpur: Ufuk Talay began his reign as Sydney FC head coach with an impressive 5-1 victory against Adelaide United in Australia on Saturday with Joe Lolley and Jaiden Kucharski both scoring twice in the Sky Blues’ first win of the season.

Argentine striker Felipe Cadenazzi followed up his hat-trick against Persik Kediri with a double against Bali United on Sunday as Borneo FC improved their lead to six points in Indonesia while second-placed Persib Bandung dropped points against rivals Arema FC.
 
Muangthong United edged Trat FC 1-0 for their first win in three matches in Thailand while matches also took place in Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from ASEAN.

East Asia Wrap: Vissel leave it late; Bluewings win Suwon derby

Mon, 13 Nov, 2023

East Asia Wrap: Vissel leave it late; Bluewings win Suwon derby

Hong Kong: Yuya Osako hit a dramatic 96th-minute winner as Vissel Kobe edged Urawa Red Diamonds 2-1 on Sunday and preserved their two-point advantage over defending champions Yokohama F. Marinos with two matches left of the season in Japan.

The race to avoid automatic relegation in Korea Republic is going down to the wire after bottom side Suwon Samsung Bluewings posted a 3-2 derby victory against Suwon FC while second-from-bottom Gangwon also won meaning only three points separate the three sides at the foot of the ladder. 
 
Shanghai Shenhua overcame Qingdao Hainiu on Tuesday to progress to the final of the Chinese FA Cup while the finalists of the Hong Kong Senior Shield were also decided on Sunday, so join the-AFC.com as we bring you up to speed with the action from across East Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Nasaf retain Uzbekistan Cup

Mon, 13 Nov, 2023

Central & South Asia Wrap: Nasaf retain Uzbekistan Cup

Qarshi: FC Nasaf lifted the Uzbekistan Cup for the third straight year after a hard-fought win over fellow AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 side, AGMK FC.

In Islamic Republic of Iran, Esteghlal FC increased their lead at the top while Arkadag’s winning momentum in Turkmenistan remains unchallenged.

Domestic action also took place in India and Bhutan, so join the-AFC.com as we look back at another week of exciting matches in Central and South Asia.

Kim’s tinkering takes Red Angels through

Mon, 13 Nov, 2023

Kim’s tinkering takes Red Angels through

Tashkent: Head coach Kim Eun-sook said half-time changes paved the way for Korea Republic’s Hyundai Steel Red Angels FC to cruise to a 3-0 win against Sydney Football Club of Australia in the AFC Women's Club Championship™ 2023 on Sunday.

Tia N’Rehy put the Red Angels ahead going into the break before Kim rang in the changes with goals coming from Hong Hye-ji and Kim Hye-ri for the win and top spot in Group B.

The teams came into the tie level on six points but it was the Korea Republic side that came up tops after Kim identified the need to change her team’s tactics at half-time.

India buoyant despite tough conditions

Mon, 13 Nov, 2023

India buoyant despite tough conditions

Kuala Lumpur: Having been denied a place in the 2019 Round of 16 by the slimmest of margins, India are determined to enjoy an extended run at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.

It will, however, not be easy for Igor Stimac's side with all their Group B challengers - Australia, Uzbekistan and Syria - ranked higher than the South Asians. 

Test Your Knowledge - Round 5

Sun, 12 Nov, 2023

Test Your Knowledge - Round 5

Kuala Lumpur: Round 4 of the AFC Asian Cup quiz has some tricky questions.

Can you - the fans - get them all correct?