Qatar's Almoez Ali determined to keep learning in chase of more glory

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qatar's Almoez Ali determined to keep learning in chase of more glory

Doha: Almoez Ali says emerging topscorer of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 has put him on the road towards excellence, with the experience having helped him learn how to cope with pressure as the Qatar ace looks forward to more challenges.

Ali stole the show at the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, where his record breaking goal tally played a pivotal role in Qatar winning their maiden Continental title.

Ali, then 22, capped a phenomenal tournament by brilliantly juggling the ball twice before sending a spectacular overhead kick beyond the reach of Japan goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda 12 minutes into the final.

That took his tally to nine goals - an AFC Asian Cup record - as Qatar went on to win the final 3-1.

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Bracket Challenge – RO16: Lam Ka Wai (Kitchee SC) v Rezaldi Hehanusa (Persija Jakarta)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Bracket Challenge – RO16: Lam Ka Wai (Kitchee SC) v Rezaldi Hehanusa (Persija Jakarta)

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Cup Bracket Challenge returns with another pair of classic strikes from years gone by as we continue our quest to find out what you, the fans, consider the Continental competition's best goal from the past decade.

Today's offering sees East Asia battle it out with ASEAN as Lam Ka Wai's excellent strike for Hong Kong's Kitchee SC in the 2014 campaign goes up against a lovely effort from Persija Jakarta's Rezaldi Hehanusa from the 2018 tournament in which the Indonesians shone brightly.

Bracket Challenge – RO16: Safawi Rasid (JDT) v Oday Al Jafal (Al Shorta)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Bracket Challenge – RO16: Safawi Rasid (JDT) v Oday Al Jafal (Al Shorta)

Kuala Lumpur: Another day, another couple of fantastic goals from the past 10 years of the AFC Cup as the Bracket Challenge moves deeper into the Round of 16. 

Up next, the-AFC.com features a Safawi Rasid thunderbolt from Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim in the 2018 edition and he faces off against an emphatic finish from Syrian side Al Shorta's Oday Al Jafal in 2012.

Vote for your best AFC Champions League 2020 (West) Team: Midfielders

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vote for your best AFC Champions League 2020 (West) Team: Midfielders

Kuala Lumpur: As football lovers across Asia look forward to the resumption of the 2020 AFC Champions League (East), the-AFC.com continues its quest to find out who the fans consider the Best XI from the West Asia stage.

Over the past two weeks we have seen the goalkeeper and the back four in front of him decided, so now it's time to turn our attention to the midfield and find out who you consider the top trio.

So, here are the 10 players in contention for three places in the centre of the park. Review the candidates and then select your favourite for this all-star XI in the poll below.

Pakistan women’s team boosted by training camp

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Pakistan women’s team boosted by training camp

Lahore: Pakistan’s women players are looking forward to more camps and a return to competitive action following the conclusion of a one-week training camp in Lahore.

The training camp – the first in seven years - kicked off on October 26 with 30 players attending. 

PFF national technical director Daniel Limones supervised the camp along with coaches Qibtia Jamshed Butt, Mohsin-ul-Hasnain and Khurram Shehzad.

Katanec announces Iraq squad for UAE training camp

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Katanec announces Iraq squad for UAE training camp

Baghdad: Iraq head coach Srecko Katanec has called up 24 players for a 10-day training camp in Dubai next week.

Katanec's charges will train in Baghdad before leaving for Dubai on Monday where they will take on Jordan on November 12, before meeting Uzbekistan in another friendly five days later.

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors seeking double delight, Ulsan Hyundai aiming for KFA Cup cheer

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors seeking double delight, Ulsan Hyundai aiming for KFA Cup cheer

Seoul: Having set a new record of eight K League titles, Korea Republic champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are now focused on creating more history by winning the Korean FA Cup.

Jeonbuk face Ulsan Hyundai in the first leg of the FA Cup final on Wednesday, seeking their first ever domestic double.

Jeonbuk sealed a fourth consecutive K League title on Sunday, finishing three points above Ulsan and are aiming to add the KFA Cup before embarking on their 2020 AFC Champions League campaign later in November.

Ulsan will host Wednesday's first leg at the Munsu Football Stadium, with the return leg on Sunday in Jeonju.