Round of 16 cast finalised

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Round of 16 cast finalised

Palembang: The stage is set for the 2018 Asian Games Indonesia men's football Round of 16 following the conclusion of the group stage on Monday.

There will be some blockbuster matches but Thailand, who finished fourth in the 2014 Asian Games, failed to make the knockout stage.

Son powers Korea Republic, Bahrain finish third

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Son powers Korea Republic, Bahrain finish third

Palembang: Son Heung-min’s 63rd minute goal proved to be enough as Korea Republic beat Kyrgyz Republic 1-0 to secure their spot in the 2018 Asian Games Indonesia men’s football knockout stage, while Bahrain came from a goal down to beat Malaysia 3-2 to finish third in the Group E on Monday.

Despite the defeat, Malaysia topped the group, finishing on six points with Korea Republic sealing second place followed by Bahrain at third with four points and Kyrgyz Republic bottom with one point.

GROUP E: KOREA REPUBLIC 1-0 KYRGYZ REPUBLIC, MALAYSIA 2-3 BAHRAIN

Indonesia claim Group A honours

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Indonesia claim Group A honours

Palembang: Indonesia scored two late goals to snatch a 3-1 victory over Hong Kong to finish top of Group A at the 2018 Asian Games Indonesia men’s football on Monday.

Indonesia’s win pushed Palestine, who were not in action, into second place while Hong Kong finished third.

DPR Korea advance, heartbreak for Myanmar

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

DPR Korea advance, heartbreak for Myanmar

Palembang: DPR Korea and Myanmar stunned Saudi Arabia and Islamic Republic of Iran respectively as Group F of the 2018 Asian Games Indonesia men’s football saw an exciting climax on Monday.

The results meant all four teams finished on four points with goal difference deciding the teams positions - IR Iran clinching top spot, DPR Korea second, Saudi Arabia third and Myanmar fourth.

IR Iran and DPR Korea advanced automatically to the knockout stage while Saudi Arabia are also likely to advance with unlucky Myanmar eliminated.

GROUP F: IR IRAN 0-2 MYANMAR, DPR KOREA 3-0 SAUDI ARABIA

Bangladesh join last 16 cast

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Bangladesh join last 16 cast

Palembang: Jamal Bhuyan was Bangladesh's hero as his goal three minutes into added time gave the South Asians a 1-0 win over Qatar and a place in the 2018 Asian Games Indonesia men's football knockout stage on Sunday.

The result meant Thailand, who finished fourth in 2014, could be eliminated after falling to a 1-0 defeat to Group B winners Uzbekistan while Vietnam defeated Japan 1-0 to confirm top spot in Group C.

GROUP B: THAILAND 0-1 UZBEKISTAN, BANGLADESH 1-0 QATAR

Vietnam stun Thailand, Korea Republic stroll into quarters

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vietnam stun Thailand, Korea Republic stroll into quarters

Palembang: Three goals in 18 minutes steered Vietnam to a 3-2 win over Thailand in a Group C tie on Sunday, a result which left their Southeast Asian rivals' Asian Games women's football tournament hopes hanging by a thread. 

Korea Republic, meanwhile, confirmed their presence in the quarter-finals with an 8-0 win over the Maldives.

GROUP A: CHINESE TAIPEI 4-0 INDONESIA, KOREA REPUBLIC 8-0 MALDIVES

Malaysia, Palestine advance

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Malaysia, Palestine advance

Palembang: Malaysia scored a sensational 2-1 win over Korea Republic in Group E of the 2018 Asian Games Indonesia men’s football to seal a spot in the Knockout Stage on Friday.

Also through to the Round of 16 were Palestine, who confirmed their place despite a 1-1 draw with Hong Kong in Group A while Islamic Republic of Iran and Saudi Arabia are just a point away after scoring wins in Group F. 

GROUP A: LAOS 0-3 INDONESIA, HONG KONG 1-1 PALESTINE