West Asia Wrap: Exciting two-team race in Saudi Arabia, Al Wasl stay ahead in UAE

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

West Asia Wrap: Exciting two-team race in Saudi Arabia, Al Wasl stay ahead in UAE

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC and Al Nassr look set for an exciting race for the Saudi Pro League 2023/24 title after both registered convincing wins over the past week. 

Al Wasl, meanwhile, lead the UAE Pro League while Al Gharafa took top spot in the Qatar Stars League. There were also matches in Bahrain and Jordan, so join the-AFC.com as we review the past week’s domestic action across West Asia. 

ASEAN Wrap: Wanderers win Sydney derby; Rabbits chase Bangkok

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

ASEAN Wrap: Wanderers win Sydney derby; Rabbits chase Bangkok

Kuala Lumpur: Zac Sapsford bagged the winner against his former side as Western Sydney Wanderers edged Ufuk Talay’s Sydney FC 1-0 on Saturday to claim the bragging rights in the Sydney derby and sit top of the league in Australia. 

In Thailand, BG Pathum United defeated Chonburi FC 3-1 on Saturday to pile pressure on Bangkok United who saw their lead at the top reduced to two points after a stalemate with Nakhon Pathom United on Friday. 
 
Selangor FC and Kedah Darul Aman posted big wins in Malaysia as they fight for a place in the AFC Champions League™ 2 while matches also took place in Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, Myanmar and Cambodia, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from ASEAN.

Central & South Asian Wrap: Pakhtakor champs again, Kerala move to the summit

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

Central & South Asian Wrap: Pakhtakor champs again, Kerala move to the summit

Termez: Pakhtakor FC wrapped up the 2023 Uzbekistan Super League title on Friday after Navbahor slipped up at Olympic, as the Lions emerged champions for the 16th time.

In the Indian Super League, a third straight win for Kerala Blasters saw them climb to the top spot. 

In the Iran Pro League, Esteghlal FC and Zobahan met in a top of the table clash and there was also action in Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Bhutan and Maldives - so join the-AFC.com as we bring to up to date with the latest from Central and South Asia.

East Asia Wrap: Vissel seal maiden league title; Shenhua lift Chinese FA Cup

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

East Asia Wrap: Vissel seal maiden league title; Shenhua lift Chinese FA Cup

Hong Kong: Vissel Kobe sealed their very first league title in Japan with a game to spare after they defeated Nagoya Grampus 2-1 on Saturday and their closest challengers and outgoing champions Yokohama F. Marinos dropped points in a goalless draw against Albirex Niigata. 

Shanghai Shenhua and Shandong Taishan faced each other in a repeat of the 2019 FA Cup final in China PR and it was the former who once again triumphed as a Yu Hanchao strike gave them their fourth cup title and ended Shandong’s run of three triumphs in a row in the competition. 
 
Suwon Samsung Bluewings took the relegation battle in Korea Republic to the final day of the season with a 1-0 win against FC Seoul in the Super Match while matches also took place in Chinese Taipei and Hong Kong, so join the-AFC.com as we bring you up to speed with the action from across East Asia.

Syria engrossed on creating history

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

Syria engrossed on creating history

Kuala Lumpur: Syria will have to be at their best if they are to advance to the AFC Asian Cup™ knockout stage for the first time.

Drawn in Group B alongside 2015 champions Australia, Uzbekistan and India, Hector Cuper's side know they have to hit the ground running to stand a chance of progression.

Test Your Knowledge - Round 7

Sun, 26 Nov, 2023

Test Your Knowledge - Round 7

Kuala Lumpur: Round 7 of the AFC Asian Cup™ quiz has another set of challenging questions.

Try it out to see how well versed you - the fans - are on the continent's premier national team tournament.