Preview - Group B: Hong Kong, China v Philippines; IR Iran v Vietnam

Sat, 10 May, 2025

Preview - Group B: Hong Kong, China v Philippines; IR Iran v Vietnam

Hohhot: Hong Kong, China and Philippines will give it their all when they meet in their concluding AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Group B tie on Sunday.

Both teams, who have yet to get points on the board, will battle to earn a spot as one of the best third-placed teams in the quarter-finals.

Islamic Republic of Iran booked their spot in the knockout stage after seeing off Hong Kong, China 3-1 and joining them are Vietnam, who hit three unanswered goals against the Philippines with both teams clashing for top spot.

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Preview - Group C: Indonesia v Bahrain; Thailand v Japan

Sat, 10 May, 2025

Preview - Group C: Indonesia v Bahrain; Thailand v Japan

Hohhot: The final round of matches in Group C will see three of the four teams still in with a chance to advance to the quarter-finals of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025.

Japan have sealed their place in the next round after withstanding a second-half barrage from Bahrain to edge their encounter 3-2 on Matchday 2, which took them to six points. 

Thailand were held by Indonesia 0-0 and need one more point to finish in the top two when they face Japan, while Bahrain know that anything less than victory against Indonesia will result in their elimination.

Australia’s Karrys-Stahl: We play for our future generations

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Australia’s Karrys-Stahl: We play for our future generations

Hohhot: When Football Australia decided to form their first ever women’s national team to compete in the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers in late 2024, it was an opening that Alexia Karrys-Stahl could not pass up.

The small-sided game has been a part of her life since young, along with the 11-a-side version, but opportunities to pursue futsal had been few and far between compared to football. Karrys-Stahl turned out for Gungahlin United before being selected for the academy of Canberra United, for whom she made her A-League Women’s in the 2020/21 season. 

Her second stint in the A-League came in the 2023/24 campaign with 16 appearances for the Central Coast Mariners, after which followed the chance to don the Australia jersey again - having done so for the young Matildas at the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship Qualifiers 2015 - and Karrys-Stahl leapt at it.

Preview - Group A: Chinese Taipei v Australia; China PR v Uzbekistan

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Preview - Group A: Chinese Taipei v Australia; China PR v Uzbekistan

Hohhot: Chinese Taipei and Uzbekistan will both be desperately seeking victories in their final matches in Group A of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 on Saturday.

With China PR needing only a draw to confirm their quarter-final spot, Chinese Taipei hold the advantage over Uzbekistan in the race to the knockout stage, having defeated the Central Asian side 6-1 in their opening match.

Chinese Taipei suffered a 5-3 defeat against China PR on Matchday Two while Uzbekistan beat Australia 3-1. 

Novita seeking to inspire Indonesia's future generation

Thu, 08 May, 2025

Novita seeking to inspire Indonesia's future generation

Hohhot: A leader on and off the court, Indonesia’s Novita Murni Piranti brings more than just experience to the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 — she brings inspiration.

The 35-year-old captain, a fixture in Indonesian futsal, hails from Bandung and currently represents one of the top-tier women’s futsal clubs in the country. Her journey began with family, through playful moments with her older brother who played football casually. 

Warrior So fights on for Hong Kong, China

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Warrior So fights on for Hong Kong, China

Hohhot: Taking the ball in her stride after a one-two with captain Chan Wing Sze, So Hoi Lam hurtled towards the opposition goal from the halfway line and unleashed a rocket of a shot into the back of the net to spark joyous celebrations from Hong Kong, China.

The reaction was understandable as the second-half strike made it 3-3 against Vietnam in their Group B encounter of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 on Wednesday, with the East Asians having trailed 3-1 at half-time at the Hohhot Sports Centre.

Iraq appoint Arnold as head coach

Sat, 10 May, 2025

Iraq appoint Arnold as head coach

Baghdad: Iraq have named Australian Graham Arnold as their new head coach ahead of next month’s vital AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 clashes with Korea Republic and Jordan as the nation seeks to secure qualification for the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1986.

Arnold replaces Jesus Casas, with the Iraqis in third place in Group B with two matches remaining.

Vote and win in the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ Fan-Voted Top Highlights

Wed, 07 May, 2025

Vote and win in the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ Fan-Voted Top Highlights

Kuala Lumpur: Following an unforgettable AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ that delivered breathtaking goals, rising stars and extraordinary action, you can now relive some of that magic and win a top prize.

The AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ Fan-Voted Top Highlights contest offers followers of Asian football the chance to pick the best highlight from five standout moments from the tournament and then answer a pop-up question to win the exciting prize.  
 
So join the contest now by picking your highlight from our list below and testing your football knowledge – you could just walk away as the winner.

Preview - Final: Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM) v FC Arkadag (TKM)

Sat, 10 May, 2025

Preview - Final: Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM) v FC Arkadag (TKM)

Phnom Penh: Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC head coach Pep Munoz and his FC Arkadag counterpart Ahmet Allaberdiyev have promised a no-holds-barred contest in the AFC Challenge League 2024/25 final on Saturday.

The showdown at Phnom Penh's Morodok Techo National Stadium will pit two in-form sides, with Svay Rieng having retained their Cambodian Premier League crown while Arkadag have kicked off their title defence with five straight wins.

Both are seeking their first major Asian title, adding more spice to the final.