Central and South Asian Wrap: Title race tightens in India, Bashundhara Kings shocked on opening day

Tue, 08 Feb, 2022

Central and South Asian Wrap: Title race tightens in India, Bashundhara Kings shocked on opening day

Bishkek: The race to the business end of the Indian Super League season is heating up, while last season’s runaway champions suffered an early blow to their title defence in Bangladesh as domestic action continued in Central and South Asia.

Plus, Esteghlal seal three vital points in the Iran Pro League, while Istiklol make a pre-season statement in Tajikistan.
 
Join the-AFC,com for all the latest news and results from Delhi to Dushanbe.

ASEAN Wrap: Melbourne Victory lift FFA Cup

Tue, 08 Feb, 2022

ASEAN Wrap: Melbourne Victory lift FFA Cup

Kuala Lumpur: Melbourne Victory lifted the FFA Cup for the first time since 2015 after a 2-1 victory over Central Coast Mariners on Saturday sealed glory for the Victoria side. 

Bhayangkara jumped to the summit of Indonesia’s Liga 1 after defeating title rivals Persib Bandung, while the top sides in Thailand all dropped points. 

Here’s the-AFC.com’s review of the latest action from across Southeast Asia. 

Shui's half-time pep talk inspires China PR to historic victory

Mon, 07 Feb, 2022

Shui's half-time pep talk inspires China PR to historic victory

Navi Mumbai: An inspiring team talk from head coach Shui Qingxia did the job as China PR  came from two goals down to edge Korea Republic 3-2 in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ final on Sunday. 

Shui’s side trailed 2-0 at half-time after Choe Yu-ri and Ji So-yun had put Korea Republic ahead. However, China PR scored three goals in the second half courtesy of Tang Jiali,  Zhang Linyan and Xiao Yuyi to seal the thrilling win.

Korea Republic’s Bell heartbroken after defeat to China PR

Mon, 07 Feb, 2022

Korea Republic’s Bell heartbroken after defeat to China PR

Navi Mumbai: Korea Republic head coach Colin Bell cut a forlorn figure following their 3-2 defeat to China PR in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ final on Sunday.

It was goals galore at the D.Y. Patil Stadium with Korea Republic scoring twice before half-time, only to finally be at the receiving end of a resurgent China PR.

Mai praises clinical Vietnam for sealing maiden FIFA Women’s World Cup berth

Mon, 07 Feb, 2022

Mai praises clinical Vietnam for sealing maiden FIFA Women’s World Cup berth

Navi Mumbai: Vietnam head coach Mai Duc Chung praised his players for booking a place in the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time after their 2-1 victory against Chinese Taipei at the D.Y. Patil Stadium on Sunday.

Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy was the hero for Vietnam, scoring the winner after Su Hy-Ysuan had cancelled out Chuong Thi Kieu's first half opener.

China PR's Zhu Yu picked as Best Goalkeeper of AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022™

Sun, 06 Feb, 2022

China PR's Zhu Yu picked as Best Goalkeeper of AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022™

Mumbai: China PR's Zhu Yu was named as the Best Goalkeeper of AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022™ on Sunday.

Zhu was in top form throughout the tournament as China PR won the AFC Women's Asian Cup for a record extending ninth time. 

The award was fitting reward for a player who had been instrumental for China PR, with the Wuhan Jianghan custodian only conceding five goals in India 2022. 

China PR’s Wang Shanshan named AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022™ MVP

Mon, 07 Feb, 2022

China PR’s Wang Shanshan named AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022™ MVP

Mumbai: As China PR celebrated their historic victory, midfielder Wang Shanshan was rewarded for a superb individual campaign with the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022™ Most Valuable Player Award on Sunday.

Wang Shanshan’s honour came after China PR defeated Korea Republic 3-2 in a gripping final at the D.Y Patil Stadium to win a record-extending ninth AFC Women's Asian Cup title.

The award was due recognition for Wang Shanshan who had been a consistent performer throughout the campaign which saw China PR win the trophy after a 16 year wait. 

Australia's Kerr wins Yili Top Goalscorer of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™

Mon, 07 Feb, 2022

Australia's Kerr wins Yili Top Goalscorer of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™

Mumbai: Australian star Sam Kerr won the Yili Top Goalscorer of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™
with her seven-goal haul proving unbeatable.

Although Australia's campaign was ended in the quarter-finals by Korea Republic, Kerr's phenomenal form in the group stage secured her the award.