Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Bishkek: Kyrgyz Republic and Palestine continued their respective AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 build-ups, playing out an entertaining 1-1 draw in the Kyrgyz capital on Thursday.
Mirlan Murzaev had the hosts in front in the blink of an eye, before a header from teenage striker Oday Dabbagh gave Palestine a deserved share of the spoils just before half time.
Many of the fans at Dolon Omarzukov Stadium were still finding their seats when the home side took the lead, as Kyrgyz Republic captain Murzaev punished opposite number Abdallatif Albahdari's stumble to easily beat Tawfiq Abuhammad in just the second minute.
It was a case of he came, he scored, he absconded for Murazev, whose evening ended after just six minutes, as Palestine quickly settled into the role of aggressors, taking the game to their Central Asian hosts.
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Baghdad: Newly appointed Iraq head coach Srečko Katanec is eager to get started on charting the team's AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 challenge.
The 55-year-old former Slovenia and Yugoslavia international, who had also previously managed Macedonia, United Arab Emirates and Slovenia, said there would be a transitioning period but he is committed in ensuring Iraq achieve success.
“I am happy and proud to be the new coach of Iraq but there is not going to be a quick solution,” said Katanec, who has replaced Basim Qasim.
“This is going to be a long process and it is going to take time to build the team at all levels. It is an exciting challenge, however, as there is a lot of talent in Iraq and if we can start moving in the right direction, then I am confident that we can have success.”
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Paju: Son Heung-min has expressed his satisfaction with new Korea Republic head coach Paulo Bento's training programme for the Taeguk Warriors.
Bento, appointed after the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, is working with the Korea Republic squad for the first time as they prepare for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.
"I was impressed with his training programme," Son said at the National Football Center (NFC) in Paju, north of Seoul. "Bento doesn't miss small things, and he gives orders in detail."
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Emirates Holidays has partnered with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to become the official tour operator of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, which will take place in the United Arab Emirates between January 5 and February 1, 2019.
AFC General Secretary Dato’ Windsor John said: “Asian football continues to make giant strides on the world stage and the remarkable growth and stature of the AFC Asian Cup exemplifies the undeniable progress of football in the Continent. Emirates have been a long-standing partner of the AFC and we would like to thank them for their firm belief in the development and ever-improving proposition of Asian football.
“Through this partnership with Emirates Holidays, we are confident that we will engage with more families, more passionate fans of all ages, from across all the five AFC regions and beyond. Together with the LOC and Emirates Holidays, the AFC is committed to staging an AFC Asian Cup of world class standards – a true celebration of Bringing Asia Together.”
Through the partnership, Emirates Holidays will offer a broad range of excellent value packages to football fans traveling to Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai and Sharjah to support their teams. Each package has been designed for country specific football fans which includes match ticket(s), accommodation and return flights with Emirates Airline.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: As 24 Asian nations ramp up their preparations, exactly four months ahead of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, we picked out five things to look out for during this international break.
After a busy summer with five Asian nations participating in the FIFA World Cup and Korea Republic winning gold at the Asian Games, teams are now fully focused on preparing for the most prestigious continental showpiece, the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.
And with the vast majority of the 24 participating teams taking part in friendly matches over the next ten days, the international break offers an opportunity for us to have a sneak peek into what's to come.
So, here are five things we can look out for in the upcoming series of friendlies.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: After a memorable football tournament at the Asian Games, we look at some of the talents on show at Indonesia 2018 who may be ones to watch at January's AFC Asian Cup in the UAE.
The 2018 Asian Games' football competition saw Korea Republic defeat Japan 2-1 in extra-time in an exciting climax at Pakansari Stadium in Cibinong, and eyes now turn to the biggest event in the continental game: the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.
Here are six players who stood out in Indonesia and will aspire to rise to even greater heights for their countries in the UAE in January. Let us know in the poll below who you think will be the one to watch.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: The biggest team of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 was launched with thousands of fans signing up as volunteers for the biggest-ever AFC Asian Cup in history.
With just over four months to Asia’s most prestigious football tournament, 5,000 opportunities were launched across a number of exciting and critical roles, from liaising with team services and VIPs hospitality across the competition, to media work and venue operations.
The launch event for the volunteers’ programme was attended by LOC Director of Marketing and Communications, Ahmad Al Qobaisi, who was joined by Saeed Khalifah Al Muhairi, Abu Dhabi Sports Council Director of Technical Affairs, along with Mohammad Al Shatiri AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Volunteers Programme Manager, who were present among a crowd of football fans on Friday in Dubai Mall.