Preview - Group D: Kuwait v Malaysia

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Preview - Group D: Kuwait v Malaysia

Doha: Kuwait and Malaysia will be playing for pride when they face off in their final AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ Group D tie at Al Janoub Stadium on Tuesday.

Both sides were eliminated following defeats to Uzbekistan and Vietnam but are determined to bid farewell to the tournament with a win. 

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Shin delighted to make more history with Indonesia

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Shin delighted to make more history with Indonesia

Doha: Having led Indonesia to their maiden AFC U23 Asian Cup™, Shin Tae-yong reached another milestone on Sunday after they qualified for the knockout stage of Qatar 2024 following a dominant 4-1 victory against Jordan.

A draw would have sufficed for progression from Group A but the Indonesians put on a thrilling display at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium to seal their quarter-final berth in style.
 
It came after they had fallen to an opening day defeat against Qatar, before going on to notch a historic win against Australia in their second match and head coach Shin praised his charges for their character.

Vidmar optimistic despite Australia's early exit

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Vidmar optimistic despite Australia's early exit

Doha: Tony Vidmar does not believe Australia’s early exit from the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ and failure to qualify for this summer’s Olympic Games will have a negative impact on the country’s long-term prospects at senior level.

The Olyroos were eliminated on Sunday as Vidmar’s side were unable to score for the third game in a row, a 0-0 draw with Qatar at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium confirming Australia’s exit with a third place finish in Group A behind the hosts and Indonesia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Sadd almost there; Al Nassr keep faint hopes alive

Sun, 21 Apr, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Al Sadd almost there; Al Nassr keep faint hopes alive

Doha: Al Sadd SC need just a point from their remaining two matches to clinch the Qatar Stars League 2023/24 title.

In Saudi Arabia, Al Nassr defeated Al Fayha to keep their slim hopes of lifting the Saudi Pro League 2023/24 title alive while there were also matches played in Bahrain, Iraq, Oman, Syria and the United Arab Emirates.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we review how the action unfolded with several leagues set to reach their climax in the coming weeks.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Silverware for Mohun Bagan after thriller

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Central & South Asia Wrap: Silverware for Mohun Bagan after thriller

Kolkata: Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat Mumbai City FC 2-1 to win the League Shield in the Indian Super League.

In Islamic Republic of Iran, Esteghlal FC and Persepolis FC stayed tight at the top after winning their respective matches, while Bashundhara Kings consolidated their pole position in the Bangladesh Premier League.
 
Meanwhile, FK Arkadag were on cloud nine in Turkmenistan, Dordoi Bishkek split points in Kyrgyz Republic as the Afghanistan Champions League kicked-off in Kabul, so join the-AFC.com as we recap the domestic action from Central and South Asia.

ASEAN Wrap: City beat Wanderers in playoff race; Buriram stay ahead

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: City beat Wanderers in playoff race; Buriram stay ahead

Kuala Lumpur: The battle for the final playoff spot in Australia will go down to the wire after Melbourne City defeated Western Sydney Wanderers 2-1 on Saturday to leapfrog their opponents into sixth place while the race for the Premiership also remains wide open ahead of the final round of the regular season. 

Buriram United maintained their three-point advantage at the top of Thai League 1 after posting a comfortable 4-1 win against Ratchaburi FC as Bangkok United remain in close pursuit after their skipper Everton netted a last-gasp goal to overcome Nakhon Pathom United 2-1 on Sunday. 
 
David da Silva hit a treble as Persib Bandung beat Persebaya Surabaya 3-1 in Indonesia where Bali United, Madura United and Dewa United are among the sides fighting to make the Championship Series while matches also took place in the Philippines and Cambodia, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from ASEAN.

East Asia Wrap: Zelvia return to top; Jeonbuk post back-to-back wins

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

East Asia Wrap: Zelvia return to top; Jeonbuk post back-to-back wins

Hong Kong: Machida Zelvia returned to the top of the table in Japan after they edged FC Tokyo 2-1 on Sunday while Cerezo Osaka’s unbeaten start was snapped in a defeat at Nagoya Grampus leaving Sanfrecce Hiroshima as the only side yet to taste a loss so far this season.

After beginning the season without a win in six matches, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors have now won two matches in a row in Korea Republic after they edged FC Seoul 3-2 as Pohang Steelers maintained a narrow lead in the table after sharing the spoils with Gimcheon Sangmu in a clash between the top two sides. 
 
Shanghai Shenhua defeated Nantong Zhiyun 2-0 to maintain their unbeaten start to the season and preserve their one-point lead in the Chinese Super League, while matches also took place in Hong Kong, Mongolia and Macau, so join the-AFC.com as we bring you up to speed with the action from across East Asia.

Muhammad confident of Thailand’s chances; Vietnam glad to still be in the race

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Muhammad confident of Thailand’s chances; Vietnam glad to still be in the race

Bangkok: Muhammad Osamanmusa is confident Thailand can go the distance after sealing top spot in Group A of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 following their 2-1 defeat of Vietnam on Sunday.

Thailand, who had opened their campaign with a 3-1 win over China PR before scoring five unanswered goals against Myanmar, took the lead through Osamanmusa before Nguyen Thinh Phat levelled the tie, only for Worasak Srirangpirot to hit the winner with a minute left to play.

Uzbekistan delight Venancio Lopez; Iraq worry Cacau

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Uzbekistan delight Venancio Lopez; Iraq worry Cacau

Bangkok: Uzbekistan completed their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 Group B campaign with a perfect record of three victories, and head coach Jose Venancio Lopez put the achievement down to his team’s mental strength and collective unity.

After wins over Australia and Iraq, Sunday’s comeback win over Saudi Arabia at Bangkok Arena saw Uzbekistan advance to the quarter-finals for the 15th consecutive time.