Saudi Arabia exit with heads held high; Korea Republic to learn from defeats

Mon, 03 Oct, 2022

Saudi Arabia exit with heads held high; Korea Republic to learn from defeats

Kuwait City: Andreu Plaza was immensely proud of his Saudi Arabia side despite bowing out of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 on Sunday. 

Saudi Arabia opened their Group D campaign with a famous 2-1 win over three-time champions Japan, before losing 3-1 to Vietnam on Matchday Two, and ended their campaign on a high note after defeating Korea Republic 4-0. 

Despite their impressive performance in their second appearance in the tournament, it was still not enough to see Saudi Arabia through as they finished third in the standings, behind Japan and Vietnam, with all three teams on six points. 

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Japan’s Shimizu confident of reaching final

Mon, 03 Oct, 2022

Japan’s Shimizu confident of reaching final

Kuwait City: Kazuya Shimizu stole the spotlight after scoring twice as Japan defeated Vietnam 2-0 to book their 16th AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ quarter-final appearance on Sunday.

Having made his senior team debut in 2018, when Japan made it to the AFC Futsal Asian Cup final, the 25-year-old is determined to go all the way after the three-time champions finished top of Group D. 

Quarter-final lineup finalised

Mon, 03 Oct, 2022

Quarter-final lineup finalised

Kuwait City: The cast for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 was finalised following the completion of the group stage on Sunday.

Groups C and D brought the curtains down on the group stage with another day of high quality action at the Saad Al Abdullah Hall.

AFC Cup™ 2022: The Race for the Golden Boot

Sun, 02 Oct, 2022

AFC Cup™ 2022: The Race for the Golden Boot

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Cup™ 2022 is moving towards a thrilling climax with just four teams remaining ahead of the West Zone and Inter-Zone Finals on Tuesday and Wednesday respectively. 

While lifting the title is the ultimate aim of all those still involved, there is also an intriguing battle going on for the Golden Boot, with Kuala Lumpur City FC’s Paulo Josue and Viettel FC’s Pedro Paulo leading the way on five goals. 

Viettel, however, have been eliminated which leaves Josue in pole position, although there are several players who still have their sights on catching the Brazilian. The-AFC.com highlights those who remain in contention for the top scorer accolade. 

ASEAN Wrap: Cup glory for Macarthur in Australia; JDT crowned champions of Malaysia

Mon, 03 Oct, 2022

ASEAN Wrap: Cup glory for Macarthur in Australia; JDT crowned champions of Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur: Al Hassan Toure and Ulises Davila each netted from the spot as Macarthur FC defeated Sydney United 2-0 in the Australia Cup final on Saturday to win the first piece of silverware in the club’s history.

Johor Darul Ta’zim are unstoppable in Malaysia once more after sealing their ninth consecutive league title, while the top three all won in Thailand and Lion City Sailors suffered another defeat in Singapore.
 
Elsewhere across ASEAN, there was action in Vietnam, Cambodia, the Philippines and Myanmar, so join the-AFC.com as we review the latest set of fixtures from around Southeast Asia.

East Asia Wrap: Marinos edge closer to title; top two win in Korea Republic

Mon, 03 Oct, 2022

East Asia Wrap: Marinos edge closer to title; top two win in Korea Republic

Hong Kong: Yokohama F. Marinos need just five points from four games to win the J1 League title after storming to a 4-0 win over Nagoya Grampus at the weekend while second-placed Kawasaki Frontale were beaten by Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo.

In Korea Republic, title rivals Ulsan Hyundai and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors both claimed wins in the first set of fixtures since the league split in two, while Daegu FC secured a crucial three points at the bottom end of the table.
 
Elsewhere, Wu Lei was on the scoresheet for the first time since returning to China PR while there was also action in Mongolia, so join the-AFC.com as we look back at the games from across East Asia.