AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 - What we learned, what they said: The international window in review

Fri, 03 Dec, 2021

AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 - What we learned, what they said: The international window in review

Kuala Lumpur: With less than 50 days until Asia’s women’s football feast gets underway, four of the tournament’s contenders have been preparing for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup action to come with keenly contested international friendlies.

In a week full of storylines, Australia broke attendance records against the world’s number one side, Japan began life under Futoshi Ikeda, while hosts India took their preparation to a new level in South America.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we make sense of the international window that was, and how each team reacted to a crucial week on the road to India 2022.

50 days to go: India 2022 to deliver a truly global AFC Women’s Asian Cup™

Wed, 01 Dec, 2021

50 days to go: India 2022 to deliver a truly global AFC Women’s Asian Cup™

Mumbai: The AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ promises to be a spectacular celebration of women’s football with the showpiece expected to excite a global audience when it kicks-off from January 20 to February 6. 

With five of the world’s top 20 nations from Asia, India 2022 will bring together a world-class ensemble of international stars and household names who continue to be in high demand from some of the biggest women’s clubs in world football. 

Venezuela fight back to beat India

Thu, 02 Dec, 2021

Venezuela fight back to beat India

Manaus: India were overpowered by Venezuela’s second half performance, going down 2-1 in an international friendly on Wednesday ahead of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022. 

India, having learnt from their earlier friendlies against Brazil and Venezuela on Sunday, took the lead through Grace Dangmei but Venezuela bounced back after the break to snatch the win. 

FIFA Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 match schedule finalised

Thu, 02 Dec, 2021

FIFA Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 match schedule finalised

Sydney: The much anticipated FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 has been confirmed.

FIFA announced the 64-fixture match schedule which will feature 32-teams for the first time in the tournament jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand. 

A total 35 of the 64 matches, including 11 of 16 knockout stage matches, will be played in Australia. 

Iraq win 2021 WAFF U-18 Championship

Thu, 02 Dec, 2021

Iraq win 2021 WAFF U-18 Championship

Baghdad: Iraq were crowned the 2021 WAFF U-18 Championship winners after defeating Lebanon on penalties in the final at the newly inaugurated Al Madina Stadium on Wednesday.

Iraq successfully defended the title they secured two years ago thanks to the heroics of goalkeeper Hussin Amoyed who saved two penalties after the sides failed to find the back of the net in regular time.

Jordan stun Saudi Arabia, Morocco power past Palestine

Thu, 02 Dec, 2021

Jordan stun Saudi Arabia, Morocco power past Palestine

Doha: Jordan surprised Saudi Arabia with a 1-0 win, while Palestine had to concede to Morocco's superiority as the West Asian side fell to a 4-0 defeat in the opening FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 Group C ties on Wednesday.

An own goal by Saudi Arabia defender Khalifah Al Dawsari put Jordan on their way to a vital three points at the Education City Stadium.
 
Meanwhile, Morocco turned on the power in the second half, adding three goals after the break as they kicked off their campaign emphatically.

Lebanon denied by Egypt in opener

Wed, 01 Dec, 2021

Lebanon denied by Egypt in opener

Doha: Egypt edged Lebanon 1-0 in Group D of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 at the Al Thumama Stadium on Wednesday.

The defeat leaves Lebanon with much to do if they are to advance to the quarter-finals with Algeria taking the early lead in Group D after defeating Sudan 4-0.