Qualifiers - Group H: Korea Republic flex muscles against Timor Leste, Singapore defeat Philippines

Fri, 29 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers - Group H: Korea Republic flex muscles against Timor Leste, Singapore defeat Philippines

Singapore: Korea Republic continued their rich vein of form in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 qualifiers with a 6-0 win over Timor Leste, while Singapore edged the Philippines 1-0 in Group H ties at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Thursday.

Korea Republic raced to a 3-0 lead going into the break and the defending champions  can seal top spot if they avoid defeat against Singapore,  who must triumph on Sunday to emerge group winners.

AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ set for thrilling opening matches

Fri, 29 Oct, 2021

AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ set for thrilling opening matches

Kuala Lumpur: The celebration of women’s football at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ will kick off on January 20 between eight-time champions China PR and Chinese Taipei to set the tone for an entertaining campaign next year.  

Following the official draw ceremony held today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the Steel Roses will face Chinese Taipei in Group A at the Mumbai Football Arena at 3.30pm (local time). Host nation India go head-to-head against the Islamic Republic of Iran, who are making their debut, in the opening day action at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai at 7.30pm.

Qualifiers - Group K: Japan cruise past Hong Kong to seal Finals berth

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers - Group K: Japan cruise past Hong Kong to seal Finals berth

Futaba: Japan qualified for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 Finals following a 4-0 win over Hong Kong at the J-Village Stadium on Thursday.

Having defeated Cambodia by the same score, Japan are the first team to join hosts Uzbekistan in the 2022 Finals.

Qualifiers - Group E: UAE defeat India to get back on track

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers - Group E: UAE defeat India to get back on track

Al Fujairah: United Arab Emirates needed a late goal to defeat India 1-0 in Group E of the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2022 Qualifiers at the Fujairah Stadium on Wednesday.

Abdulla Alhammadi coolly slotted home a spot-kick with seven minutes remaining  to give UAE their first victory of their qualifying campaign.

The result leaves the group finely poised with all four teams having won once each following Oman’s 1-0 victory over Kyrgyz Republic earlier on Wednesday.

Qualifiers - Group J: Malaysia edge Mongolia to boost hopes, Thailand bounce back to defeat Laos

Fri, 29 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers - Group J: Malaysia edge Mongolia to boost hopes, Thailand bounce back to defeat Laos

Ulaanbaatar: Muhammad Nur Azfar’s strike proved to be the difference as Malaysia edged Mongolia 1-0 to make it two wins out of two in Group J of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 Qualifiers on Thursday, while Thailand beat Laos 3-0 to revive their campaign. 

The win places Malaysia top of the standings and they only need to avoid defeat against Thailand on Sunday to secure their place in the Finals, while Mongolia’s best hope now is to defeat Laos and advance as one of the four best runners-up. 

Bell seeks Korea Republic improvements after USA defeat

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Bell seeks Korea Republic improvements after USA defeat

Minnesota: Korea Republic head coach Colin Bell will look to improve his players’ fitness ahead of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 after seeing his side handed a 6-0 loss by the United States just days after holding Vlatko Andonovski’s team to a goalless draw.

The result at the weekend snapped the United States’ run of 22 straight wins at home, but Bell’s side were punished in Minnesota on Tuesday by an American side that scored three times in the final five minutes against the tiring Koreans.

Gustavsson wants tough build up for Australia

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Gustavsson wants tough build up for Australia

Sydney: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson wants the Matildas to play as many games against high-class opposition as possible to prepare his squad for the country’s co-hosting of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023.

The Australians were held to a 2-2 draw by Brazil on Tuesday in the second of back-to-back clashes with the South Americans, with Gustavsson’s side winning the opening encounter 3-1 on Saturday.
 
The Matildas will play two more friendlies next month against as-yet unannounced opponents before travelling for January’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022, where they will be among the favourites to win the title.