International Wrap: Thailand set up King’s Cup final with Syria

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

International Wrap: Thailand set up King’s Cup final with Syria

Kuala Lumpur: Thailand and Syria advanced to the 2024 King’s Cup final with contrasting wins in the semi-finals on Friday.

Thailand were impressive in a 3-1 defeat of Philippines with Chanathip Songkrasin and Suphanat Mueanta (2) among the goals while Bjorn Martin Kristensen got the consolation for Philippines.

Know Your Team - Korea Republic

Sun, 13 Oct, 2024

Know Your Team - Korea Republic

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic will have to be at their best from Matchday One of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 if they are to enjoy a successful tournament.

Korea Republic have not been able to scale the same heights sinceemerging champions in 2010 and are set to face a tough challenge in Group B.

#AsianQualifiers - MD3: 5 Takeaways

Sat, 12 Oct, 2024

#AsianQualifiers - MD3: 5 Takeaways

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Three of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 lived up to expectations with nine thrilling matches played across the continent.

As the teams prepare for the next round of fixtures on Tuesday, the-AFC.com summarises five key takeaways from Thursday's action.

Jafari credits Bam Khatoon resilience for historic win

Sun, 13 Oct, 2024

Jafari credits Bam Khatoon resilience for historic win

Pathum Thani: Head coach Marziyeh Jafari praised Bam Khatoon’s resilience after they sealed a 2-1 win over Thailand’s College of Asian Scholars in their AFC Women’s Champions League 2024/25 Group B tie on Saturday.

The Iranian side's triumph was sealed in dramatic fashion with Zahra Ghanbari scoring the winner in the second minute of added time.

Urawa’s Kusunose eyeing another title; Taichung’s Lu demands more

Sun, 13 Oct, 2024

Urawa’s Kusunose eyeing another title; Taichung’s Lu demands more

Ho Chi Minh: Head coach Naoki Kusonose is dreaming big after his Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies completed their AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 Group C campaign with maximum points.

An own goal from Chuong Thi Kieu in the first half and a Fuka Tsunoda strike six minutes into the second half paved the way for Urawa to achieve their third straight victory to finish top of the group.

Having already taken the team all the way in the AFC Women’s Club Championship™ 2023 title, Kusunose is targeting a successful run in this inaugural competition. 

Know Your Team - Japan

Fri, 11 Oct, 2024

Know Your Team - Japan

Kuala Lumpur: Japan will be fully focused on winning the title when they kick off their FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 challenge.

Japan have enjoyed great success at the tournament, emerging champions in 2014 and having competed in every edition of the global showpiece.

#AWCL knockout stage cast finalised

Sat, 12 Oct, 2024

#AWCL knockout stage cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The inaugural AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 moves to the next chapter after the completion of the group stage on Saturday confirmed the quarter-finalists.

The quarter-finals are scheduled to take place on March 22 and 23, 2025 with the four pairings determined by a knockout stage draw while the single leg semi-finals and final will be played in a centralised format from May 21 to 23, 2025.