PSM Makassar win Piala Indonesia title

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

PSM Makassar win Piala Indonesia title

Jakarta: PSM Makassar clinched the Piala Indonesia after after defeating Persija Jakarta 2-0 in the return leg of the final on Tuesday.

Makassar won 2-1 on aggregate, having lost the first leg after Ryuji Utomo had scored the winner for Persija two weeks ago.

ASEAN Leagues Wrap: Buriram and Hanoi go top 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ASEAN Leagues Wrap: Buriram and Hanoi go top 

Kuala Lumpur: Buriram United returned to the top of the league in Thailand and Hanoi FC did likewise in Vietnam, while the title races remain close-run contests in many other countries across Southeast Asia. 

With the latest from all the leagues, here’s the-AFC.com’s weekly review from the most recent round of fixtures in the ASEAN region.

East Asia Leagues Wrap: Late drama in China PR and Korea Republic

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

East Asia Leagues Wrap: Late drama in China PR and Korea Republic

Kuala Lumpur: There was no shortage of drama across East Asia at the weekend and while the league leaders remained the same in China PR, Korea Republic and Japan, there were plenty of talking points.

Beijing FC benefitted from goals in added time but Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors suffered late agony, while FC Tokyo are opening up a lead in Japan. Elsewhere, the top of the table remains tight in both Chinese Taipei and Mongolia, so join the-AFC.com as we bring you up to speed after an eventful weekend.

Central Asia Domestic Wrap: Pakhtakor’s perfect 10, Altyn Asyr lift Super Cup

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Central Asia Domestic Wrap: Pakhtakor’s perfect 10, Altyn Asyr lift Super Cup

Kuala Lumpur: Only one of the region’s leagues was in action but that didn’t stop Central Asia from producing week of cup action, silverware and no shortage of goals as the football summer continued.

Uzbekistan Super League leaders Pakhtakor racked up back-to-back 5-0 wins and saw their nearest rivals knock out of the cup in the Round of 16; a stage which saw two lower league clubs produce a 4-4 classic.

Elsewhere, Altyn Asyr FC won the Turkmenistan Super Cup, while Tajikistan’s big two scored seven goals apiece in huge first leg wins.

ASEAN Zonal Final 2nd Leg - Preview: Hanoi FC (1) vs (0) Becamex Binh Duong

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ASEAN Zonal Final 2nd Leg - Preview: Hanoi FC (1) vs (0) Becamex Binh Duong

Hanoi: Becamex Binh Duong will look to overhaul a one-goal deficit in the second leg of the 2019 AFC Cup ASEAN Zonal Final on Wednesday after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Hanoi FC in the first leg last week.

In wet and windy conditions in Thu Dau Mot City, captain Nguyen Van Quyet opened the scoring for visitors Hanoi in the first leg, despite seeing his penalty initially saved by Binh Duong custodian Tran Duc Cuong.

Pape Omar Faye could have doubled the advantage after the interval, but struck the foot of the post on 70 minutes to leave the tie tightly poised.

Faye eyeing top scorer accolade

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Faye eyeing top scorer accolade

Hanoi: Pape Omar Faye has admitted that he has the 2019 AFC Cup top scorer award in his sights as Hanoi FC prepare to take on domestic rivals Becamex Binh Duong in the second leg of the ASEAN Zonal Final on Wednesday.

With seven goals on the Continent so far, Senegalese forward Faye has scored more than any other player left in the tournament and he will have a chance to add to his tally when Binh Duong visit Hang Day Stadium looking to overhaul a 1-0 deficit from the first leg.

Faye remains three goals behind the competition’s top scorer Bienvenido Maranon of Ceres Negros, but the Spaniard’s side exited the 2019 AFC Cup after Faye scored home and away in a 3-2 aggregate win in the ASEAN Zonal semi-finals.

Le Tan Tai: Early goal would boost us

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Le Tan Tai: Early goal would boost us

Hanoi: Le Tan Tai believes that an early goal would give Becamex Binh Duong the belief they need to overcome Hanoi FC as the domestic rivals prepare to face off in the second leg of the 2019 AFC Cup ASEAN Zonal Final on Wednesday. 

Binh Duong arrived in the Vietnamese capital shortly after losing the first leg 1-0 in Thu Dau Mot City last week and subsequently suffered a 2-1 defeat in the V.League on Saturday, meaning they will be hoping it’s third time lucky at Hang Day Stadium.

Hanoi already have the advantage of Nguyen Van Quyet’s away goal, but should Binh Duong get on the scoresheet at any time on Wednesday then considerable pressure would be on the hosts and a nervy evening could ensue.