Saudi Arabia edge North Macedonia

Sun, 23 Oct, 2022

Saudi Arabia edge North Macedonia

Abu Dhabi: Saudi Arabia defeated North Macedonia 1-0 in an international friendly on Saturday as the West Asian side continued their preparations for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at their Abu Dhabi training camp.

Saleh Al-Shehri scored the only goal of the match as head coach Herve Renard used the friendly to test his players ahead of their Qatar 2022 challenge.

Asian Moments at FIFA World Cup: The Early Years

Sat, 22 Oct, 2022

Asian Moments at FIFA World Cup: The Early Years

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA World Cup returns to Asia for the second time in a month's time as Qatar welcomes the world in the exceptional November-December edition in which they are set to become the 13th different team to represent the continent in the global football showpiece.

With just under 30 days to go to the hotly-anticipated opening game between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium, the-AFC.com goes on a journey down memory lane to remember some of the most memorable moments for Asian football at the FIFA World Cup.

Asia's best learn Australia & New Zealand 2023 opponents

Sat, 22 Oct, 2022

Asia's best learn Australia & New Zealand 2023 opponents

Auckland: The road to FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 glory for Asia's representatives was decided following the conclusion of the draw in Auckland on Saturday.

Co-hosts Australia, China PR, Japan, Korea Republic, Philippines and Vietnam - with Chinese Taipei and Thailand possibly joining them in the Finals - will have to navigate a tough group stage of the first FIFA Women's World Cup to be held in the Southern Hemisphere if they are to challenge for the title.

This is just the beginning, says Al Seeb’s Rasheed Jabar

Sun, 23 Oct, 2022

This is just the beginning, says Al Seeb’s Rasheed Jabar

Kuala Lumpur: Al Seeb Club opened a new chapter in Omani football history after becoming the first club from the West Asian country to lift the AFC Cup™ trophy, and head coach Rasheed Jabar is confident Saturday’s triumph heralds the start of more success for the club.

Three players found the back of the net to secure Al Seeb a 3-0 win over Kuala Lumpur City FC in the final at the National Stadium Bukit Jalil, a result which the Omani side richly deserved.

Hodak: Lack of cutting edge cost Kuala Lumpur City

Sun, 23 Oct, 2022

Hodak: Lack of cutting edge cost Kuala Lumpur City

Kuala Lumpur: There was no fairy tale ending for Kuala Lumpur City FC following their 3-0 defeat to Al Seeb Club of Oman in the AFC Cup™ 2022 Final at the National Stadium Bukit Jalil on Saturday.

The visitors led from start to finish with Ali Al Busaidi and Abdulaziz Al Muqbali providing a two-goal cushion going into the break before Muhsen Al Ghassani scored the third as Al Seeb became the first side from Oman to win the AFC Cup.

Japan denied by late Spain fightback

Sun, 23 Oct, 2022

Japan denied by late Spain fightback

Goa: Japan's FIFA U17 Women's World Cup India 2022 campaign came to an end following a 2-1 defeat to Spain in the quarter-finals on Saturday.

Momoko Tanikawa looked to have sealed Japan a semi-final spot only for the East Asian side to be stopped by a late Vicky Lopez brace as Spain kept their title defence on track.