Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Dubai: UAE’s Ali Mabkhout entered the history books with a hat-trick as UAE defeated Singapore 5-0 at Al Maktoum Stadium in Group G of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Asian Qualifiers on Thursday.
The UAE had labored to a 2-1 victory in Malaysia and looked to kickstart their campaign with a strong performance in Bert van Marwijk’s home debut. Meanwhile, having conceded three goals in each of their previous two games, the night was all about damage limitation for bottom-placed Indonesia.
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: High scoring matches, teams bouncing back and history being made were all part of Matchday Three of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.
The Continent's 40 teams will only have a few days to recover before Matchday Four comes along on Tuesday, with another 16 matches scheduled.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: It was another day of thrills and spills as Matchday Two of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 concluded on Tuesday.
There were winning starts for Australia, China PR, Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Korea Republic and the United Arab Emirates while Saudi Arabia were held to a 2-2 draw by Yemen.
Bangladesh, the final team to open their campaign on Matchday 2, were edged 1-0 by Afghanistan.
The Asian Qualifiers action will resume on October 10 so make sure to stay with the-AFC.com for the latest.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 1 of the second round of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 saw 16 matches being played across the Continent on Thursday.
It was a day of high quality action as 32 of the 40 teams involved in this phase of the Asian Qualifiers got their campaigns underway.
The teams now have a four-day break before Matchday 2 on Tuesday, which will see Australia, China PR, Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Korea Republic and Saudi Arabia kicking off their campaigns.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Hanoi: Vietnam got their Asian Qualifiers campaign back on track after defeating Malaysia 1-0 in Group G at the My Dinh National Stadium on Thursday.
Vietnam broke the deadlock at the stroke of half-time through Nguyen Quang Hai as the 2018 AFF Cup champions added three points to the one they had collected against Thailand in a 0-0 draw on Matchday One.
It was Malaysia's second consecutive defeat after having fallen 2-1 to United Arab Emirates on Matchday Two, having opened their campaign with a 3-2 win over Indonesia.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Beirut: Lebanon overcame a resilient Turkmenistan 2-1 to score their first win in Group H of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 at the Sports City Stadium on Thursday.
Lebanon secured their first points in Group H, having suffered a 2-0 defeat to DPR Korea on Matchday One.
Turkmenistan fell to a second consecutive defeat, having lost 2-0 to Korea Republic after opening their campaign with a 2-0 win over Sri Lanka in September.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Hwaseong: Korea Republic were simply unstoppable as they sailed to a 8-0 win over Sri Lanka in Group H of the Asian Qualifiers at the Hwaseong Stadium on Thursday.
Kim Shin-wook starred with four goals, Son Heung-min fired two while Hwang Hee-chan and Kwon Chang-hoon added one each as Korea Republic ensured their bid to qualify for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 progresses smoothly, having defeated Turkmenistan 2-0 in their opening tie last month.
For Sri Lanka, it was their third consecutive defeat, having fallen to Turkmenistan (2-0) and DPR Korea (1-0) in September.