West Asia Wrap: Exciting race continues in Saudi Arabia; Shabab Al Ahli surge in UAE

Mon, 20 Mar, 2023

West Asia Wrap: Exciting race continues in Saudi Arabia; Shabab Al Ahli surge in UAE

Doha: Al Ittihad maintained a one-point lead in the Saudi Pro League as the season approaches its climax.

In the United Arab Emirates, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai have a five-point lead at the top while Al Duhail SC continue to set the pace in Qatar.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the domestic action across West Asia this past week.

ASEAN Wrap: Adelaide close in on City; JDT stay perfect

Mon, 20 Mar, 2023

ASEAN Wrap: Adelaide close in on City; JDT stay perfect

Kuala Lumpur: Adelaide United reduced the gap on A-League frontrunners Melbourne City to just four points after they stormed to a 5-1 win over Wellington Phoenix while the leaders were held to a 1-1 draw by Macarthur FC.

Johor Darul Ta’zim's title defence in Malaysia stayed on course as they made it five wins in a row by defeating Selangor 4-0 while unbeaten Tampines Rovers are top of the table in Singapore but closely followed by last season’s runners-up Lion City Sailors and Geylang International. 
 
In Thailand, there was a hat-trick for Lonsana Doumbouya as Buriram United try to repeat their 2013 and 2015 triumph of going an entire season unbeaten while there were also matches taking place in Indonesia, the Philippines, Myanmar and Laos, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from across ASEAN. 

East Asia Wrap: Ulsan stay on top; Marinos bounce back

Mon, 20 Mar, 2023

East Asia Wrap: Ulsan stay on top; Marinos bounce back

Hong Kong: Ulsan Hyundai maintained their perfect start to the domestic season in Korea Republic as they defeated Suwon FC 3-0 on Sunday to make it four wins in a row, while newcomers Daejeon Hana Citizen and Pohang Steelers also remain unbeaten heading into the international break. 

In Japan, reigning champions Yokohama F. Marinos and early pacesetters Vissel Kobe posted victories as the duo bounced back from last week’s defeats while it was a week to forget for Kitchee SC in Hong Kong, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from across East Asia.

Group B: Malaysia 2-6 Uzbekistan

Mon, 20 Mar, 2023

Group B: Malaysia 2-6 Uzbekistan

Pattaya: Uzbekistan ended their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group B campaign with a 6-2 win over Malaysia on Monday.

The win meant Uzbekistan finished ahead of Malaysia in the Group B standings with Islamic Republic of Iran and the United Arab Emirates having confirmed their quarter-final places earlier.  

Group C: Japan almost there, Lebanon get second chance

Mon, 20 Mar, 2023

Group C: Japan almost there, Lebanon get second chance

Pattaya: Defending champions Japan and Lebanon will clash on Tuesday in the hopes of confirming their places in the quarter-finals of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 after claiming easy wins in Group C on Sunday.

Japan beat China PR 6-1 while Lebanon steamrolled past Indonesia for a 12-0 win.

Group D: Oman eye top spot, Palestine revive hopes

Mon, 20 Mar, 2023

Group D: Oman eye top spot, Palestine revive hopes

Pattaya: Oman took a step closer towards qualifying to the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 knockout stage, while Palestine reignited their campaign on Sunday. 

Oman stamped their authority in Group D with a 5-1 win over Kuwait, while Palestine bounced back from their opening day defeat to see off Kyrgyz Republic 3-2 at the Jomtien Beach Arena.

Eight teams set for Round 2 showdown at AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ Qualifiers

Mon, 20 Mar, 2023

Eight teams set for Round 2 showdown at AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur: The final hurdle awaits eight teams in their quest to clinch their spots for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ as they gear up for Round 2 of the Qualifiers.

Australia, China PR, Chinese Taipei, Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Myanmar, Nepal and Vietnam will discover their opponents at the official draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday at 3pm.