Cuadrat applauds Philippines’ winning mentality

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Cuadrat applauds Philippines’ winning mentality

Darwin: Head coach Carles Cuadrat praised his players’ winning mentality after the Philippines powered to a 4-1 win against Timor-Leste in Group A of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round on Thursday.

Bjorn Kristensen scored all four goals as Philippines moved to seven points, with the sides to face off again on Tuesday.

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Singapore’s Lee frustrated by India stalemate; Jamil draws confidence

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Singapore’s Lee frustrated by India stalemate; Jamil draws confidence

Singapore: Head coach Gavin Lee cut a frustrated figure after 10-man India held his Singapore side to a last gasp 1-1 draw in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group C tie on Thursday. 

The inability to take advantage of Sandesh Jhingan’s sending off two minutes into the second half saw Singapore drop two precious points as Rahim Ali equalised in the 90th minute to cancel out Ikhsan Fandi’s first half opener.

Ishii praises Thailand’s response; Thayaparan salutes Sri Lanka’s collective effort

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Ishii praises Thailand’s response; Thayaparan salutes Sri Lanka’s collective effort

Bangkok: Masatada Ishii was full of praise for his Thailand side after they bounced back from their Matchday Two defeat with a 2-0 win against Chinese Taipei in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group D tie on Thursday.

Having lost to Turkmenistan in June, the pressure was high on Ishii and Thailand but second half goals from Seksan Ratree and Chanathip Songkrasin secured victory against Chinese Taipei, with the Japanese tactician pleased with the fighting spirit of his players. 

Qualifiers - Final Round: MD3 Results & Reports

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Qualifiers - Final Round: MD3 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Three of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round lived up to expectations with thrilling results and superb goals.

Several teams registered hugely important wins which took them a step closer to the continental showpiece but there is still work to be done.

The teams will go at it again on Tuesday so stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.

Korea Republic go down fighting against Morocco

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Korea Republic go down fighting against Morocco

Rancagua: Korea Republic’s run in the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 came to an end after a 2-1 defeat to Morocco in their Round of 16 tie on Thursday.

An early own goal from Shin Min-ha gave Morocco the lead, before Yassir Zabiri doubled their advantage after the break, with Kim Tae-won pulling one back from the penalty spot late on.

Ulsan HD part ways with Shin

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Ulsan HD part ways with Shin

Seoul: Ulsan HD FC terminated the contract of Shin Tae-yong on Thursday, parting ways with the head coach after just two months.

Former Korea Republic and Indonesia boss Shin had taken over from Kim Pan-gon in August with Ulsan's defence of their K League 1 title on the ropes.