Asian Qualifiers - Group B: Australia comfortably see off Nepal to confirm final round ticket

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian Qualifiers - Group B: Australia comfortably see off Nepal to confirm final round ticket

Kuwait City: Australia confirmed the inevitable as the Socceroos secured top spot in Group B of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 after strolling to a 3-0 win over Nepal on Friday.

Mathew Leckie, Fran Karacic, Martin Boyle were on target for Graham Arnold’s side as they made it seven wins out of seven to book their spot in the final round of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and berth in the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Finals.

Nepal, meanwhile, ended their campaign in fourth with six points.

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Asian Qualifiers - Group A: Philippines defeat Guam to seal third place

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian Qualifiers - Group A: Philippines defeat Guam to seal third place

Sharjah: Angel Guirado and Mark Hartmann were both on target as the Philippines claimed a 3-0 win over Guam at Sharjah Stadium on Friday that confirmed the Azkals’ third place in Group A of the second round of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and the AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

Guirado struck after 12 minutes while Guam’s Marcus Lopez put the ball in his own net on the hour mark to help the Philippines to their third win in seven games. Hartmann netted the third with less than three minutes remaining.

With Maldives losing 5-0 to China PR in the second Group A match on Friday, third spot assures the Azkals a place in the final round of the Asian Qualifiers for the AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

Asian Qualifiers - Group C: Iraq edge Hong Kong to set up dream tie with IR Iran

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian Qualifiers - Group C: Iraq edge Hong Kong to set up dream tie with IR Iran

Muharraq: Iraq overcame a resilient Hong Kong 1-0 to regain top spot in Group C of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 on Friday. 

Having seen Islamic Republic of Iran take provisional pole position with their win over Cambodia earlier on Friday, Iraq got the job done with a gritty win over Hong Kong to set up a classic final day tie against Team Melli on Tuesday, with the 2007 AFC Asian Cup winners only needing a draw to finish as group winners.

Iraq are on 17 points, two ahead of Iran.

Asian Qualifiers - Group C: IR Iran firmly in control with victory over Cambodia

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian Qualifiers - Group C: IR Iran firmly in control with victory over Cambodia

Riffa: Islamic Republic of Iran defeated Cambodia 10-0 in Group C of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 on Friday to ensure their qualification hopes are very much in their own hands.

The win took Iran to 15 points and with Iraq - who defeated Hong Kong later on Friday to stay two points ahead at the top - up next on the final day of the Asian Qualifiers, a win for Team Melli will mean finishing as group winners.

Cambodia, meanwhile, ended their campaign with just one point to their name from eight matches.

Asian Qualifiers - Group F: Kyrgyz Republic cruise past Myanmar to get back on track

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian Qualifiers - Group F: Kyrgyz Republic cruise past Myanmar to get back on track

Osaka: A hat-trick from Mirlan Murzaev helped Kyrgyz Republic move into second place in Group F of the Asian Qualifiers after a comprehensive 8-1 victory over 10-men Myanmar at Yanmar Stadium Nagai on Friday.

The victory sees Kyrgyz Republic leapfrog their Central Asian neighbours Tajikistan on goal difference, while Myanmar drop to bottom in the standings behind Mongolia, ahead of the vital final round of fixtures to come on Tuesday.

Asian Qualifiers - Group G: UAE impress against Indonesia to stay within reach of final round

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian Qualifiers - Group G: UAE impress against Indonesia to stay within reach of final round

Dubai: The United Arab Emirates cruised to an emphatic 5-0 win against Indonesia in Group G of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 on Friday.

The result leaves the UAE sitting in second place on 15 points, two behind leaders Vietnam before the duo face off in their final match on Tuesday, while Indonesia’s campaign ends with a single point.

Asian Qualifiers - Group G: Vietnam hold off Malaysia to maintain lead

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian Qualifiers - Group G: Vietnam hold off Malaysia to maintain lead

Dubai: Vietnam secured a hard fought 2-1 win against Malaysia on Friday to stay top of Group G of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

The two teams came into this game on the back of entirely opposing fortunes: Malaysia lost their last match 4-0 against the United Arab Emirates, while Vietnam beat Indonesia 4-0 and cemented their strong position with a win, also avoiding loss so far since the Qualifiers began.