West Asia Wrap: Jabal Al Mukaber clinch Palestine title; stoppage time drama seals Al Nassr win

Mon, 06 Mar, 2023

West Asia Wrap: Jabal Al Mukaber clinch Palestine title; stoppage time drama seals Al Nassr win

Doha: Jabal Al Mukaber are the Palestine league champions, finishing on 55 points with Hilal Alquds having to settle for the runners-up spot.

Al Nassr, meanwhile, scored three goals in second half added time to defeat Al Batin 3-1 to stay ahead in Saudi Arabia.

There was also action in several other West Asian leagues across the past week so join the-AFC.com as take a look at how things stand.

ASEAN Wrap: Leaders Melbourne City beaten; PSM move 10 points clear

Mon, 06 Mar, 2023

ASEAN Wrap: Leaders Melbourne City beaten; PSM move 10 points clear

Kuala Lumpur: Melbourne City’s defensive woes continued in Australia on Friday as they fell to a 4-2 defeat at the hands of Adelaide United who moved within six points of the leaders while Western Sydney Wanderers also capitalised on the slip up by the frontrunners. 

In Indonesia, PSM Makassar opened up a 10-point lead in Liga 1 following a 3-2 win over Persis Solo – their seventh in a row, while Buriram United left it late to defeat Lamphun Warriors 2-0 and maintain their 12-point lead in Thailand, wrapping up a productive week that also saw them progress to the semi-finals of the FA Cup. 
 
Lion City Sailors defeated DPMM FC 3-1 to remain perfect in Singapore while there were also matches taking place in Malaysia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and the Philippines, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from across Southeast Asia. 

East Asia Wrap: Vissel stay perfect; Ulsan record back-to-back wins

Mon, 06 Mar, 2023

East Asia Wrap: Vissel stay perfect; Ulsan record back-to-back wins

Hong Kong: Vissel Kobe have established themselves as early-season title contenders in Japan after a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Gamba Osaka on Saturday made it three wins from three matches in the J1 League for the club that finished a disappointing 13th in the last campaign. 

In Korea Republic, defending champions Ulsan Hyundai edged Gangwon FC 1-0 on Sunday to maintain their perfect start while title challengers Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors dropped more points. There were also matches taking place in Hong Kong and Guam, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from East Asia.

Preview - Group D: China PR v Saudi Arabia

Mon, 06 Mar, 2023

Preview - Group D: China PR v Saudi Arabia

Tashkent: Head coach Saleh Al Mohammedi cited Saudi Arabia’s decorated history as inspiration for their current team ahead of their second game in Group D of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 against China PR on Monday.

Three time winners of this competition, the young Green Falcons started their title defence with a narrow 1-0 victory over Kyrgyz Republic, the sole goal coming through an Abdullah Radif penalty early in the second half.

Preview - Group D: Kyrgyz Republic v Japan

Mon, 06 Mar, 2023

Preview - Group D: Kyrgyz Republic v Japan

Tashkent: Japan head coach Koichi Togashi will place his faith in his players’ tactical flexibility as they look to overcome Kyrgyz Republic in Group D of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 at JAR Stadium on Monday and move another step closer to the knockout rounds.

The Japanese were forced to battle back after going a goal down against China PR to register an opening day win on Friday when substitute striker Naoki Kumata netted twice in four minutes to earn Togashi’s side three points.