Shin delighted as plan works out for Indonesia, Australia’s Arnold left frustrated

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

Shin delighted as plan works out for Indonesia, Australia’s Arnold left frustrated

Jakarta: Two points from matches against the significantly higher-ranked Saudi Arabia and Australia in the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 have given Indonesia head coach Shin Tae-yong a feeling of immense satisfaction.

Following their 1-1 stalemate with Saudi Arabia in Jeddah on Thursday, the Southeast Asian side produced another gritty performance to hold Australia to a goalless draw at Jakarta's Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on Tuesday, with both matches highlighting the immense discipline the Indonesians have.

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MD2: Results & Reports

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

MD2: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 2 of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Tuesday witnessed yet more scintillating matches.

Saudi Arabia came from behind to defeat China PR 2-1 while Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan and Uzbekistan registered second successive wins.

Son Heung-min sparked Korea Republic's 3-1 victory against Oman while Australia and Qatar had to settle for draws.

Stay updated on all the post-match reaction with the-AFC.com.

Cast complete for final round of Qualifiers

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

Cast complete for final round of Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur: Brunei Darussalam, Sri Lanka and Timor-Leste checked in for the final round of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers on Tuesday.

The trio join 21 other teams, with six tickets available to the 2027 edition of the continental showpiece.

R16 - Preview: Japan v Nigeria

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

R16 - Preview: Japan v Nigeria

Bogota: Japan are set for their toughest test yet when they face Nigeria in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 Round of 16 on Thursday.

The Young Nadeshiko are seeking to regain the title won in 2018 but will have to overcome a tough Nigeria side to advance to the quarter-finals for the third consecutive edition.

R16 - Preview: DPR Korea v Austria

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

R16 - Preview: DPR Korea v Austria

Medellin: DPR Korea will have their eyes firmly on the prize when they face Austria in their FIFA U-20 Women's World Colombia 2024 Round of 16 tie on Thursday.

One of the most impressive teams in the competition, two-time champions DPR Korea stormed through the group stage with a perfect record and look on course to reclaim the title they last won in 2016.

Know your team: Uzbekistan

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

Know your team: Uzbekistan

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan will be counting on home ground advantage to take them into unchartered territory at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024.

The hosts, who will appear in the global showpiece for the third time, have the Netherlands, Paraguay and Costa Rica for company.

Know your team: Thailand

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Know your team: Thailand

Kuala Lumpur: Thailand will attempt to create history when they compete in the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024.

Set to make their seventh consecutive appearance at the global showpiece, Thailand will Croatia, Cuba and Brazil for company in Group B.

Race for #ACLTwo glory begins as Group Stage unfolds

Wed, 04 Sep, 2024

Race for #ACLTwo glory begins as Group Stage unfolds

Kuala Lumpur: The Continent’s rising teams will embark on their AFC Champions League Two™ (ACL Two) 2024/25 journey next week when the revamped competition gets underway with the Group Stage.

A 32-strong cast from across 23 Member Associations will vie for progress from eight groups, split evenly between the West and East regions, which will be played in a home-and-away round-robin format from September 17 to December 5.