Oman join Qatar in knockout stage

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

Oman join Qatar in knockout stage

Doha: Oman finished second in Group A to advance into the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 quarter-finals after defeating Bahrain 3-0 at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium on Monday.

Both teams needed the three points to advance with Oman eventually sealing their berth after Qatar defeated Iraq 3-0 at the Al Bayt Stadium to maintain their perfect record.

Oman will face Group B winners Tunisia in the quarter-finals, while Qatar take on UAE on Friday.

UAE through to quarter-finals

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

UAE through to quarter-finals

Doha: United Arab Emirates advanced to the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 quarter-finals despite falling to a 1-0 defeat to Tunisia in their final Group B match on Monday.

UAE, who went into the tie with a perfect record of two wins, booked their place after Mauritania defeated Syria 2-1 in the other Group B tie. 

Defeat to Tunisia meant UAE finished as the runners-up and they will face Group A winners Qatar in the quarter-finals on Friday.

Vote For Your Best 2021 AFC Champions League Team: Defenders

Sun, 05 Dec, 2021

Vote For Your Best 2021 AFC Champions League Team: Defenders

Kuala Lumpur: The-AFC.com continues its quest to find out who the fans consider the Best XI from this year's AFC Champions League competition.

Last week we presented the candidates for the 2021 edition’s best goalkeeper, and now we shine the spotlight on the players who will make up the backline.

So, here are the 12 players in contention for the four places in defence. Review the nominees and then choose your favourite defenders for this all-star XI in the respective polls.

Vote for your Best Goal of the 2021 AFC Champions League: Semi-final 1

Fri, 03 Dec, 2021

Vote for your Best Goal of the 2021 AFC Champions League: Semi-final 1

Kuala Lumpur: The 2021 AFC Champions League witnessed some stunning goals, from long-range screamers to acrobatic bicycle kicks, and now it's down to you, the fans, to decide your favourite. 

In the first of two semi-finals, the-AFC.com has selected 10 goals to review and then let us know which one you think is the pick of the bunch. Review the nominees and don't forget to cast your vote at the bottom of the article. 

Vietnam’s title defence off to flying start, Malaysia sail past Cambodia

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

Vietnam’s title defence off to flying start, Malaysia sail past Cambodia

Singapore: Vietnam and Malaysia opened their AFF Cup Group B campaigns with flying colours after beating Laos and Cambodia respectively at the Bishan Stadium on Monday. 

A goal in each half saw Vietnam kick off their AFF Cup title defence with a 2-0 win over Cambodia. 

First half goals from Safawi Rasid and Akhyar Rashid, coupled with substitute Kogleswaran Raj’s second half, effort secured Malaysia the points against Cambodia. 

ASEAN Wrap: Western United stun Melbourne City

Mon, 06 Dec, 2021

ASEAN Wrap: Western United stun Melbourne City

Kuala Lumpur: Defending A-League Men champions Melbourne City suffered their first loss of the season after going down 1-0 against city rivals Western United.

Liga 1 leaders Bhayangkara returned to winning ways in Indonesia, while there was Malaysia Cup glory for Kuala Lumpur City, so join the-AFC.com as we review all the action from around ASEAN.

Central and South Asia Wrap: Nasaf’s Cup Final glory, Tehran derby ends in stalemate

Mon, 06 Dec, 2021

Central and South Asia Wrap: Nasaf’s Cup Final glory, Tehran derby ends in stalemate

Bishkek: FC Nasaf had a win to savour in the Uzbekistan Cup Final, while both sides failed to hit the target in a hard-fought Tehran derby and domestic football roared on in Central and South Asia.

Elsewhere, CSKA Pamir Dushanbe secured a podium finish in Tajikistan, Odisha and East Bengal played out a thriller in India, while Turkemnistan’s Altyn Asyr got their title push well and truly on track.

Join the-AFC.com as we bring you all the key news and results from Tehran to Tashkent.

East Asia Wrap: Jeonbuk claim record-extending ninth K League crown

Mon, 06 Dec, 2021

East Asia Wrap: Jeonbuk claim record-extending ninth K League crown

Hong Kong: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors secured the win they needed over Jeju United to hold off the challenge of Ulsan Hyundai and wrap up their fifth successive K League 1 title on Sunday. 

The season drew to a close in Japan over the weekend as Tokushima Vortis were relegated, while there was also action in Hong Kong and Chinese Taipei. The-AFC.com brings you up to speed with the latest rounds of fixtures in East Asia.