Qualifiers - Group B: IR Iran, Tajikistan take maximum points on day one

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers - Group B: IR Iran, Tajikistan take maximum points on day one

Dushanbe: Islamic Republic of Iran made a winning start to their campaign by overpowering Nepal to win 4-0 while Tajikistan left it late to beat Lebanon as qualifying Group B for AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 got underway on Monday

Both teams will now set their sights on winning their Matchday Two ties, with Iran to play Lebanon and Tajikistan to face Nepal before the two pacesetters face off on Sunday.

Qualifiers - Matchday One: Results & Reports

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers - Matchday One: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 Qualifiers go into high gear today with six of the 11 groups swinging into action.

At stake are 15 places to Uzbekistan 2022 with the 11 group winners and four best runners-up to advance.

Groups E and K, meanwhile, have already kicked off with India, Oman and Cambodia enjoying winning starts. Stay with the-AFC.com to see how the action unfolds in Monday's action.

Qualifiers - Group H: Winning start for Korea Republic in title defence; Singapore, Timor-Leste settle for draw

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers - Group H: Winning start for Korea Republic in title defence; Singapore, Timor-Leste settle for draw

Singapore: Korea Republic opened their AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 Qualifiers campaign with an emphatic 3-0 win over Philippines in Group H action on Monday, while Singapore fought back to salvage a 2-2 draw with Timor-Leste in the day’s later match. 

After a goalless first 45 minutes, the young Taeguk Warriors turned on the power in the second half with three players finding the back of the net to secure the points at the Jalan Besar Stadium. 

Singapore came back from a goal down after opening the scoring against Timor-Leste to a 2-2 draw, as both sides secured a point on the opening day. 

Qualifiers - Group J: Mongolia share points with Thailand, Malaysia defeat Laos

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers - Group J: Mongolia share points with Thailand, Malaysia defeat Laos

Ulaanbaatar: Mongolia came from a goal down to earn a 1-1 draw with Thailand while Malaysia beat Laos 1-0 in their opening AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 Group J qualifying ties at the MFF Stadium on Monday.

The win gives Malaysia an early advantage in qualifying for Uzbekistan 2022 with only the group winners assured of advancing.

Malaysia will target their second win when they play Mongolia on Thursday while Thailand and Laos will be aiming for their opening victories.

Qualifiers - Group E: Flying starts for Kyrgyz Republic, India

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers - Group E: Flying starts for Kyrgyz Republic, India

Al Fujairah: Kyrgyz Republic and India got their AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 qualifying campaigns off to brilliant starts with impressive wins over United Arab Emirates and Oman respectively on Sunday.

Kyrgyz Republic kicked off their bid to qualify for Uzbekistan 2022 with a come from behind 2-1 win over hosts UAE at the Fujairah Stadium with India defeating Oman with a similar score in Group E's second match. 

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram extend lead, derby joy for BG Pathum

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram extend lead, derby joy for BG Pathum

Kuala Lumpur: A fifth successive win in Thai League 1 helped Buriram United move three points clear at the top of the standings after their nearest rivals Bangkok United were beaten by BG Pathum United. 

Bhayangkara remain top in Indonesia after edging Bali United, while there were also wins for Persib Bandung and Persija Jakarta. 

Join the-AFC.com as we review the latest action from Southeast Asia. 

West Asia Wrap: Jordan title beckons for Al Ramtha

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

West Asia Wrap: Jordan title beckons for Al Ramtha

Dubai: Al Ramtha are on the verge of ending a 39-year wait for the Jordanian title following a huge win last week which left them two points ahead with just one match remaining.

There are new leaders in Saudi Arabia while Al Duhail SC's title dreams suffered a setback following a heavy defeat in Qatar.

Join the-AFC.com as we review how the title races are unfolding across West Asia. 

East Asia Wrap: Title contenders drop points in Korea Republic

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

East Asia Wrap: Title contenders drop points in Korea Republic

Hong Kong: K League leaders Ulsan Hyundai were beaten by Seongnam FC on Sunday allowing Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, who only managed a draw with Jeju United, to edge above them into pole position. 

Victory for Kawasaki Frontale and defeat for second-placed Yokohama F. Marinos means it is surely only a matter of time before the champions are crowned in Japan. 

Elsewhere, the 2021-22 Hong Kong Premier League season kicked off, so join the-AFC.com as we review the action from across East Asia.