Vietnam, Indonesia through to men’s semis; Thailand, Myanmar confirm knockout stage slots

Sun, 15 May, 2022

Vietnam, Indonesia through to men’s semis; Thailand, Myanmar confirm knockout stage slots

Phu Tho: Vietnam and Indonesia confirmed their places in the Hanoi SEA Games men’s football semi-finals after sealing top two finishes in Group A on Sunday.  

Thailand and Myanmar, meanwhile, continued their undefeated run in their women’s football Group B campaign to advance to the semi-finals as well. 

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Malaysia advance in men's football; Vietnam cruise into women’s last four

Sun, 15 May, 2022

Malaysia advance in men's football; Vietnam cruise into women’s last four

Hanoi: Malaysia qualified for the Hanoi Sea Games men’s football semi-finals despite being held to a 2-2 draw by Singapore in Group B on Saturday.

With Thailand defeating Cambodia 5-0 in the group’s later match, Malaysia are assured of a top two finish irrespective of what happens on Matchday Four. 

In women's football, Vietnam scored an emphatic 7-0 win against Cambodia in Group A to secure their place in the last four along with the Philippines.

Important update on AFC Asian Cup 2023™ hosts

Sat, 14 May, 2022

Important update on AFC Asian Cup 2023™ hosts

Kuala Lumpur: Following extensive discussions with the Chinese Football Association (CFA), the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has been officially informed by the CFA that it would not be able to host the AFC Asian Cup 2023™.

China PR were appointed as hosts of the AFC Asian Cup 2023™ on June 5, 2019, at the AFC Extraordinary Congress in Paris. The 24-team competition was to be hosted across 10 Chinese cities from June 16 to July 16, 2023.

Unbeaten Esteghlal end nine-year Iran Pro League title drought

Sun, 15 May, 2022

Unbeaten Esteghlal end nine-year Iran Pro League title drought

Tehran: Esteghlal FC became Iran Pro League champions with three games remaining, claiming the title for the first time in nine years late on Saturday night.

A 2-1 win away to Foolad Khuzestan, coupled with second placed Persepolis’ defeat by the same margin at home to Sepahan, extended Esteghlal’s lead to nine points with three games remaining, with their superior head-to-head proving decisive. 

With 18 wins and nine matches from 27 matches this term, Farhad Majidi’s men are now three results away from remaining unbeaten throughout an entire league campaign; a feat never achieved by the club since the establishment of the Pro League.

Nejmeh’s Siblini eyes return to AFC Cup™ glory days

Sun, 15 May, 2022

Nejmeh’s Siblini eyes return to AFC Cup™ glory days

Beirut: Lebanon’s Nejmeh SC return to the AFC Cup™ after a three-year absence with dreams of replicating, if not bettering, the successes of their mid-2000s side that finished runners-up in 2005 and reached back-to-back semi-finals in 2006 and 2007.

The Beirut-based side travel to Bahrain to take part in Group C alongside Syria’s Tishreen, Palestine’s Hilal Alquds and hosts East Riffa. Striker Mahmoud Siblini spoke to the-AFC.com ahead of the campaign.