Qatar start preparations for Uzbekistan 2020 challenge

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qatar start preparations for Uzbekistan 2020 challenge

Doha: Qatar are kicking off their preparations for the AFC U-19 Championship Uzbekistan 2020 on Friday with 32 players called up for centralised training.

The players and team officials underwent medical tests on Thursday ahead of the month-long centralised training.

Maloney confident of Malaysia’s chances despite challenging draw

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Maloney confident of Malaysia’s chances despite challenging draw

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia head coach Brad Maloney is hoping training can start as soon as possible for him to prepare the Southeast Asian side for their AFC U-19 Championship Uzbekistan 2020 challenge.

Malaysia were drawn in Group D of the Finals with Qatar, Tajikistan and Yemen and Australian Maloney acknowledged that his team will have to be at their best to advance to the knock-out stage.

Kapadze: Blockbuster opener will be tough for Uzbekistan, IR Iran

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Kapadze: Blockbuster opener will be tough for Uzbekistan, IR Iran

Tashkent: Uzbekistan head coach Timur Kapadze has reacted to Thursday’s AFC U-19 Championship Uzbekistan 2020 draw, predicting his side’s opening night clash with Islamic Republic of Iran to be a stern test for both sides.

The tournament hosts will also face the Southeast Asian duo of Indonesia and Cambodia in Group A, with the top two teams advancing to the quarter-finals.

In a draw which produced several mouth-watering fixtures, the Uzbekistan-IR Iran tournament opener at Bunyodkor Stadium stands out as a potential classic, but despite a challenging first step on the road to the knockout stage, Kapadze was relatively pleased with the outcome of Thursday’s ceremony at AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

Stars of tomorrow learn opponents for Uzbekistan 2020

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Stars of tomorrow learn opponents for Uzbekistan 2020

Kuala Lumpur: Title holders Saudi Arabia were drawn in Group C following Thursday’s official draw for the AFC U-19 Championship Uzbekistan 2020 at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

Adding to the excitement and intensity of the competition is the knowledge that the top four sides will qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Indonesia 2021.

Asia’s Greatest FIFA World Cup Goals – Semi-final 1

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asia’s Greatest FIFA World Cup Goals – Semi-final 1

Kuala Lumpur: They are the goals that made entire nations roar. Every four years, the FIFA World Cup makes football the centrepiece of the world and ignites the hopes of millions of fans.

This June and July, the-AFC.com celebrates Asia’s contribution to the greatest show on earth by reliving 20 of the continent’s best FIFA World Cup goals.

5 of the Best: Volleys

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

5 of the Best: Volleys

Kuala Lumpur: There's nothing quite like seeing a sweetly struck volley fly into the back of the net, and this week the-AFC.com shines the '5 of the Best' spotlight on these aesthetically pleasing goals. 

We've previously looked at free-kicks, long-range efforts, solo brilliance and acrobatic stunners, and our latest compilation will not disappoint. So here's five volleys to recall some of the best and most dramatic 'no bounce' strikes the AFC Cup has seen.

Don't forget to vote for your favourite at the bottom of the article!

Vote for your best ACL2017 Team: Midfielders

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vote for your best ACL2017 Team: Midfielders

Kuala Lumpur: As the-AFC.com continues to look back on the best performers from recent AFC Champions League campaigns, there is another star-studded cast on offer this week as we ask you, the fans, to name your best midfielders from the 2017 tournament. 

We began with the 2017 edition's best goalkeeper, next came the candidates for the backline and now it's time to shine the spotlight on the more attacking positions as we highlight the 10 standout candidates in midfield.

From Omar Abdulrahman to Paulinho, this list features some of the biggest talents in Asian football, so review the nominees and then choose your favourites for this all-star XI in the poll below.