Asian Qualifiers - Group B: Australia impress against Kuwait to stay perfect

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian Qualifiers - Group B: Australia impress against Kuwait to stay perfect

Kuwait City: Australia took a major step towards the Third Round of Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, cruising to a 3-0 win over Kuwait at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium on Thursday.

Ahead in an instant through captain Mathew Leckie’s goal, the Socceroos proved much too strong for the group hosts, with Jackson Irvine and Ajdin Hrustic also getting on the scoresheet in a commanding performance.

The result puts Australia five points clear of both Kuwait and Jordan at the top of Group B, meaning wins in their next two matches against Nepal and Chinese Taipei will confirm them as the group winners with a game to spare.

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Asian Qualifiers - Group B: Nepal defeat Chinese Taipei for crucial three points

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian Qualifiers - Group B: Nepal defeat Chinese Taipei for crucial three points

Kuwait City: Nepal solidified their place as the fourth best team in Group B, defeating Chinese Taipei 2-0 in their Asian Qualifiers return at Jaber Al-Hamad International Stadium on Thursday.

Anjan Bista opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the blink of an eye before substitute Nawayug Shrestha doubled the lead late on, repeating the result from the two sides’ previous meeting in Taipei on Matchday Two.

Already out of Qatar 2022 contention prior to Thursday’s match, the result keeps Chinese Taipei in last place without a point from six matches, six points adrift of Nepal.

Asian Qualifiers - Group C: Bahrain cruise past Cambodia to seize top spot

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian Qualifiers - Group C: Bahrain cruise past Cambodia to seize top spot

Riffa: Bahrain took pole position in Group C of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023, after beating Cambodia 8-0 on Thursday. 

The victory took Bahrain to 12 points, one ahead of Iraq who have a match in hand with Islamic Republic of Iran up next for Helio Sousa's side on Monday. Iran defeated Hong Kong 3-1 in their match to move nine points.

Asian Qualifiers - Group C: IR Iran back on track with win over Hong Kong

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian Qualifiers - Group C: IR Iran back on track with win over Hong Kong

Muharraq: Islamic Republic of Iran revived their hopes with a crucial 3-1 win over Hong Kong in Group C of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 at the Sheikh Ali Bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Stadium in Muharraq, Bahrain on Thursday.

It was a crucial victory for the Central Asians who had suffered consecutive defeats to Iraq and Bahrain before the Asian Qualifiers were halted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The win took Iran to nine points as they stayed in sight of group leaders Iraq and Bahrain, who they face next on Monday.

Asian Qualifiers - Group D: Palestine shine in emphatic victory over Singapore

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian Qualifiers - Group D: Palestine shine in emphatic victory over Singapore

Riyadh: Palestine breathed life into their qualification hopes with a 4-0 win against Singapore in Group D of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 on Thursday.

Palestine went into the match needing a win to climb up the group standings, and they duly delivered the win in expert fashion as they brushed aside Singapore, taking full control of the first half and holding their ground in the second as they saw out the win.

Asian Qualifiers - Group E: Qatar see off India to stay in firm control

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian Qualifiers - Group E: Qatar see off India to stay in firm control

Doha: Qatar stretched their lead in Group E of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023, after defeating India 1-0 at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Thursday.

The victory took Qatar to 19 points, seven ahead of Oman who have two matches in hand and will face Felix Sanchez's side on Monday. Bangladesh and Afghanistan shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in the other Group E tie on Thursday.

Asian Qualifiers - Group G: Indonesia fight back to hold Thailand

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian Qualifiers - Group G: Indonesia fight back to hold Thailand

Dubai: Indonesia came from behind twice to secure their first point in the Asian Qualifiers Group G, playing out a 2-2 draw against neighbours Thailand at Al Maktoum Stadium on Thursday.

The draw was a blow to Thailand as three points would have taken them top of the group, with Akira Nishino's men set to play hosts United Arab Emirates - who defeated Malaysia 4-0 - on Monday.