Vote for your #AsianCup2023 Visit Saudi Magic Moment

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

Vote for your #AsianCup2023 Visit Saudi Magic Moment

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ will go down as one of the finest editions in the tournament’s history as record crowds took in a continental showpiece that will live long in the memory.

With dramatic late winners, notable upsets, fabulous goals and unique celebrations, the competition delivered the goods in emphatic fashion as hosts Qatar ultimately defended their title to be crowned champions after a 3-1 win over Jordan in the final. 
 
Looking back at the tournament, the-AFC.com has selected eight of the best Visit Saudi Magic Moments and asks you, the fans, to vote for the favourite at the bottom of this article.

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Gallardo praises Ittihad’s character in comeback win

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

Gallardo praises Ittihad’s character in comeback win

Riyadh: Al Ittihad FC were given a stern test by Navbahor AFC in their Champions League™ 2023/24 Round of 16 second leg match before eventually securing a 2-1 win, leaving head coach Marcelo Gallardo proud of his charges.

Trailing to an early own goal from Karim Benzema, Gallardo’s men fought back to draw level through Abderrazak Hamdallah late in the first half before Navbahor’s Toma Tabatadze put one into his own net to give Ittihad the win. 

Determination steered Mariners to win, says Jackson

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

Determination steered Mariners to win, says Jackson

Sydney: Head coach Mark Jackson hailed the persistence shown by Central Coast Mariners after they were made to work hard to beat Macarthur FC 3-2 for a place in the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 Inter-Zone semi-finals.  

Tied at 2-2 after 90 minutes, Ronald Barcellos’ goal in the 120th minute sealed the win for the Mariners on Thursday and in a game in which his side blew hot and cold, Jackson was pleased to see the battling spirit produced by his players.

Jesus’ substitutions pay off for Al Hilal

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

Jesus’ substitutions pay off for Al Hilal

Riyadh: Head coach Jorge Jesus praised Al Hilal SFC for their second half resurgence to defeat Sepahan FC 3-1 in the second leg of their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Round of 16 tie on Thursday.

Al Hilal’s victory secured their progression 6-2 on aggregate, setting up a quarter-final against fellow Saudi Pro League outfit, Al Ittihad.

Nepal, Palestine through to knockout stage

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

Nepal, Palestine through to knockout stage

Jeddah: Nepal and Palestine booked their West Asian Football Federation Women's Championship 2024 semi-final spots in contrasting fashions on Thursday.

Nepal cruised to a 5-0 win over Iraq, with Sabitra Bhandari netting all five goals while Palestine defeated Syria 1-0. The two pacesetters meet on Saturday to determine the Group B winners.

Preview - Qualifiers Round 3

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

Preview - Qualifiers Round 3

Kuala Lumpur: The final race to win slots at the Paris Olympic Games takes place on Saturday and Wednesday in Round 3 of the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024™ Asian Qualifiers with two spots at stake.  

To be played over two legs, Uzbekistan host Australia on Saturday while the DPR Korea-Japan will be played in the neutral venue of Jeddah. The-AFC.com takes a look at what's in store for the hopefuls. 

#ACL - Q-finalists confirmed

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

#ACL - Q-finalists confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: Five former champions are among the eight teams who confirmed their places in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 quarter-finals after the conclusion of the Round of 16 on Thursday.

Among teams seeking their first title, China PR’s Shandong Taishan were the first side to check into the last eight after an exciting 4-2 second leg win over Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale on Tuesday.