FIFA Club World Cup - Semi-final Preview: Al Hilal v Chelsea

Tue, 08 Feb, 2022

FIFA Club World Cup - Semi-final Preview: Al Hilal v Chelsea

Abu Dhabi: AFC Champions League winners Al Hilal SFC will attempt to reach their first-ever FIFA Club World Cup final but standing in their way will be European champions Chelsea whom they face in the semi-finals at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium on Wednesday.

The Saudi powerhouse sent a message of intent with an emphatic 6-1 defeat of hosts Al Jazira in the previous round, the biggest win in the competition’s history, meaning they are guaranteed to at least equal their 2019 result of finishing fourth.

AFC Champions League-bound Foolad lift Iranian Super Cup

Tue, 08 Feb, 2022

AFC Champions League-bound Foolad lift Iranian Super Cup

Sirjan: Foolad Khouzestan FC ensured they will enter this season’s AFC Champions League group stage on a high after winning the Iranian Super Cup with a 1-0 victory against Persepolis FC on Monday.

The defending Hazfi Cup winners, Foolad emerged victorious thanks to a lone goal from Malian defender Moussa Coulibaly, whose 18th minute effort ultimately proved decisive in a match which saw both sides finish with 10 men.

ASEAN Wrap: Melbourne Victory lift FFA Cup

Tue, 08 Feb, 2022

ASEAN Wrap: Melbourne Victory lift FFA Cup

Kuala Lumpur: Melbourne Victory lifted the FFA Cup for the first time since 2015 after a 2-1 victory over Central Coast Mariners on Saturday sealed glory for the Victoria side. 

Bhayangkara jumped to the summit of Indonesia’s Liga 1 after defeating title rivals Persib Bandung, while the top sides in Thailand all dropped points. 

Here’s the-AFC.com’s review of the latest action from across Southeast Asia. 

Central and South Asian Wrap: Title race tightens in India, Bashundhara Kings shocked on opening day

Tue, 08 Feb, 2022

Central and South Asian Wrap: Title race tightens in India, Bashundhara Kings shocked on opening day

Bishkek: The race to the business end of the Indian Super League season is heating up, while last season’s runaway champions suffered an early blow to their title defence in Bangladesh as domestic action continued in Central and South Asia.

Plus, Esteghlal seal three vital points in the Iran Pro League, while Istiklol make a pre-season statement in Tajikistan.
 
Join the-AFC,com for all the latest news and results from Delhi to Dushanbe.

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad, Al Sadd, Al Ain stay hot

Tue, 08 Feb, 2022

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad, Al Sadd, Al Ain stay hot

Dubai: Al Ittihad and Al Sadd SC continue to set the pace in the Saudi Pro League and Qatar Stars League respectively after impressive wins over the past week.

Al Ain have also maintained their good form in the UAE Pro League, sitting comfortably at the top with a six-point advantage.

Join the-AFC.com as we review the domestic action across West Asia following the international window.

Shui's half-time pep talk inspires China PR to historic victory

Mon, 07 Feb, 2022

Shui's half-time pep talk inspires China PR to historic victory

Navi Mumbai: An inspiring team talk from head coach Shui Qingxia did the job as China PR  came from two goals down to edge Korea Republic 3-2 in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ final on Sunday. 

Shui’s side trailed 2-0 at half-time after Choe Yu-ri and Ji So-yun had put Korea Republic ahead. However, China PR scored three goals in the second half courtesy of Tang Jiali,  Zhang Linyan and Xiao Yuyi to seal the thrilling win.

Korea Republic’s Bell heartbroken after defeat to China PR

Mon, 07 Feb, 2022

Korea Republic’s Bell heartbroken after defeat to China PR

Navi Mumbai: Korea Republic head coach Colin Bell cut a forlorn figure following their 3-2 defeat to China PR in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ final on Sunday.

It was goals galore at the D.Y. Patil Stadium with Korea Republic scoring twice before half-time, only to finally be at the receiving end of a resurgent China PR.