Jordan test for Australia ahead of FIFA World Cup™ - Asian Playoff

Wed, 11 May, 2022

Jordan test for Australia ahead of FIFA World Cup™ - Asian Playoff

Sydney: Australia will tune up for next month’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ playoffs in Doha with an international friendly against Jordan in Qatar on June 1.

The international friendly, which will be played six days before Australia’s Asian Playoff, will provide the Socceroos with a great opportunity to prepare ahead of the team’s crunch clash with United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on June 7.

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Saudi Arabia to kick off FIFA World Cup™ preparations with friendlies

Mon, 09 May, 2022

Saudi Arabia to kick off FIFA World Cup™ preparations with friendlies

Jeddah: Following the euphoria of Saudi Arabia’s qualification to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, head coach Herve Renard has scheduled preparations for the Finals with two preparatory camps in June and September.

With their place in Qatar 2022 already secured, the Green Falcons defeated Australia 1-0 to take top spot in Group B, finishing their qualification campaign on a winning note in front of a packed King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in Jeddah.

Renard’s men, who finished the group with 23 points from 10 games, one point ahead of Japan, will be put through a series of four friendlies ahead of the World Cup in November.

Cambodia, Thailand secure wins; bright start for Philippines in women's football

Mon, 09 May, 2022

Cambodia, Thailand secure wins; bright start for Philippines in women's football

Nam Dinh: Cambodia and Thailand secured their first wins after beating Laos and Singapore respectively in Group B of the Hanoi SEA Games men’s football on Monday, 

The Philippines, meanwhile, kicked off their women’s football Group A campaign with a 5-0 victory over Cambodia. 

West Asia Wrap: Al Ain in cruise control in UAE, Ighalo keeps Al Hilal’s slim title hopes alive

Mon, 09 May, 2022

West Asia Wrap: Al Ain in cruise control in UAE, Ighalo keeps Al Hilal’s slim title hopes alive

Dubai: Al Ain moved closer to clinching the UAE Pro League title after a 1-0 win over Al Dhafra, while Odion Ighalo helped steer Al Hilal SFC back into contention following Al Ittihad's dramatic draw against Al Fateh in the Saudi Pro League.

In Syria, Tishreen clinched their third consecutive Syrian Premier League title after defeating Al Foutoua.

Join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s domestic action across West Asia. 

Central and South Asian Wrap: Istiklol’s Super Cup, Persepolis close gap, Fans flock in Uzbekistan

Mon, 09 May, 2022

Central and South Asian Wrap: Istiklol’s Super Cup, Persepolis close gap, Fans flock in Uzbekistan

Bishkek: FC Istiklol added yet more silverware in Tajikistan, while Persepolis turned up the pressure on Esteghlal in an increasingly fascinating Iran Pro League title race as Central and South Asia produced another thrilling week of domestic football.

There was also a potential power shift in Kyrgyz Republic, huge crowds in Uzbekistan and goals galore from the leading clubs in Bangladesh and Maldives.
 
Join the-AFC.com for all the latest news and results from Namangan to Naryn.

ASEAN Wrap: A-League Finals Series cast confirmed; Negeri Sembilan go top in Malaysia

Mon, 09 May, 2022

ASEAN Wrap: A-League Finals Series cast confirmed; Negeri Sembilan go top in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur: The six teams who will compete in the A-League’s upcoming Finals Series have been confirmed as the regular season draws to a close in Australia ahead of the 2021-22 campaign’s showcase finale. 

The last relegation spot in Thailand has been decided, while there are new leaders in Malaysia and there were games in both Singapore and Laos. Read on for the-AFC.com’s wrap of the best of the action from across ASEAN.

East Asia Wrap: Ulsan, Kawasaki back in the groove

Mon, 09 May, 2022

East Asia Wrap: Ulsan, Kawasaki back in the groove

Hong Kong: After disappointing AFC Champions League™ 2022 exits, Ulsan Hyundai and Kawasaki Frontale returned to Korea Republic and Japan respectively to post wins as they got their campaigns back on track in perfect fashion. 

Ulsan moved seven points clear at the top of K League 1, while Kawasaki sit second in the J1 League but were boosted by leaders Kashima Antlers losing at Sanfrecce Hiroshima. 

Elsewhere in East Asia, there was action in Chinese Taipei, Macau and Mongolia, so join the-AFC.com as we review the latest rounds of fixtures.