MD6 Preview - Group A: Syria, Philippines primed for decisive clash

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

MD6 Preview - Group A: Syria, Philippines primed for decisive clash

Kuala Lumpur: Syria have a chance to go eight points clear on top of Group A, while the Philippines can put themselves in the thick of the qualification race when the two sides meet in Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers.

Dubai will play host to that fixture, while Guam will travel to Malé for a clash with Maldives as the race to appear at two major tournaments continues.

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Matchday Six: Five things to look out for 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Matchday Six: Five things to look out for 

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Six of the Asian Qualifiers on Tuesday will see yet another round of thrills and spills with all eight groups to see key ties.

With qualification for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 to take a break till March after Tuesday's matches, the-AFC.com picks five things to look out for.

Road to Qatar 2022 & China 2023: How it stands at the halfway point

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Road to Qatar 2022 & China 2023: How it stands at the halfway point

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 reached the midway point following Thursday's Matchday Five.

There has been no shortage of excitement as the Continent's top 40 teams lock horns, with automatic qualification to the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Finals guaranteed for the eight group winners and four best second-placed teams.

That will also seal them a place in the third round of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, while the next 24 best-placed teams will advance to the final stage of qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

Search on for Lippi's successor as China PR head coach

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Search on for Lippi's successor as China PR head coach

Kuala Lumpur: The Chinese Football Association (CFA) will begin the search for a new head coach after accepting the resignation of Marcello Lippi following his side’s 2-1 loss against Syria in the Asian Qualifiers on Thursday.

Lippi announced his intention to stand down from the role during the post-match press conference after Zhang Linpeng’s 76th minute own goal handed Syria a fourth win in a row to leave China PR’s hopes of advancing to the next round in jeopardy.

Matchday 5: Results & Reports 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Matchday 5: Results & Reports 

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Five of the Asian Qualifiers lived up to expectations with upsets, battling performances and expected victories across the Continent. 

China PR and Islamic Republic of Iran suffered defeats, as did the United Arab Emirates while Korea Republic were held to a goalless draw by a battling Lebanon in Beirut.

Australia and Japan stayed perfect as they both recorded their fourth consecutive wins while Saudi Arabia showed great determination, twice coming from behind to defeat Uzbekistan.

Stay with the-AFC.com as we bring you the latest on the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023, with Matchday Six coming up on Tuesday.

MD5 - Group A: Syria 2-1 China PR

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

MD5 - Group A: Syria 2-1 China PR

Dubai: Zhang Linpeng’s own goal 14 minutes from time earned Syria a 2-1 win over China PR at the Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai on Thursday as Fajr Ibrahim’s side opened up a five-point gap at the top of Group A of the Asian Qualifiers. 

Guangzhou Evergrande defender Zhang put the ball in his own net after Wu Lei had earlier cancelled out Osama Omari’s header to leave Marcello Lippi’s side in second place in the group, level on seven points with the Philippines after four matches.

It was a result which led to Lippi announcing his resignation, which was subsequently accepted by the Chinese Football Association.

MD5 - Group A: Maldives 1-2 Philippines

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

MD5 - Group A: Maldives 1-2 Philippines

Male: The Philippines scored a valuable 2-1 win over Maldives in Group A of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 on Thursday.

Maldives were more organised in the first half while the visitors missed a penalty before the stroke of half-time.

The Azkals, however, came back roaring in the second half with two goals before Maldives scored a late consolation.

The win for the Philippines means they stay in touch with the group’s heavyweights - Syria and China PR - with seven points.