IR Iran's title dream ended by Brazil

Sun, 25 Feb, 2024

IR Iran's title dream ended by Brazil

Dubai: Islamic Republic of Iran were denied a place in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai final by a brilliant Brazilian comeback on Saturday.

The five-time world champions clawed their way back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 and break Iranian hearts.
 
Brazil will meet Italy in the final while Iran will aim for a third-place finish against Belarus on Sunday. 

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DPR Korea, Japan settle for stalemate

Sun, 25 Feb, 2024

DPR Korea, Japan settle for stalemate

Jeddah: DPR Korea and Japan played to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024™ Asian Qualifiers Round 3 match on Saturday.

The match at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium was a balanced contest, setting up a grandstand finish when the two sides meet in the second leg at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Wednesday.

Second half goals give Australia healthy advantage over Uzbekistan

Sat, 24 Feb, 2024

Second half goals give Australia healthy advantage over Uzbekistan

Tashkent: Australia turned on the power in the second half to defeat Uzbekistan 3-0 in the first leg of their Round 3 of the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024™ Asian Qualifiers tie at the Bunyodkor Stadium on Saturday.

Denied by a resilient Uzbekistan in the opening 45 minutes, Australia found their scoring boots in the second half to take a huge step towards the Paris Olympic Games, with the return leg to be played on Wednesday. 

Lopez stays as Qatar head coach

Sat, 24 Feb, 2024

Lopez stays as Qatar head coach

Doha: Marquez Lopez will continue as Qatar national team head coach until 2026.

The 62-year-old Spaniard signed the contract on Friday, having steered Qatar's successful defence of their AFC Asian Cup™ title earlier this month.

Ivankovic takes charge of China PR men's national team

Sat, 24 Feb, 2024

Ivankovic takes charge of China PR men's national team

Beijing: Branko Ivankovic has been appointed as head coach of the China PR men's national team, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) said on Saturday.

The Croatian replaces Aleksandar Jankovic, with the Serbian having been in charge of China PR at the recent AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.

Jordan top Group A with impressive show

Sat, 24 Feb, 2024

Jordan top Group A with impressive show

Jeddah: Jordan will head into the West Asian Football Federation Women's Championship 2024 semi-finals as the firm favourites after ending their Group A campaign with a 2-0 win over Lebanon on Friday.

Guam, meanwhile, finished third in the group after a 2-0 defeat of hosts Saudi Arabia. 

R16, 2nd Leg in Numbers

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

R16, 2nd Leg in Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: After another enthralling week of AFC Champions League™ action, the quarter-finalists for the 2023/24 edition have been confirmed.

The second legs of the Round of 16 saw a total of 24 goals across the eight matches with five former champions among the sides that have progressed.  
 
As the continental competition takes a two-week break ahead of the next round, the-AFC.com looks back at the stats and facts that caught the eye over the past week.

Vote for your #AsianCup2023 Visit Saudi Magic Moment

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

Vote for your #AsianCup2023 Visit Saudi Magic Moment

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ will go down as one of the finest editions in the tournament’s history as record crowds took in a continental showpiece that will live long in the memory.

With dramatic late winners, notable upsets, fabulous goals and unique celebrations, the competition delivered the goods in emphatic fashion as hosts Qatar ultimately defended their title to be crowned champions after a 3-1 win over Jordan in the final. 
 
Looking back at the tournament, the-AFC.com has selected eight of the best Visit Saudi Magic Moments and asks you, the fans, to vote for the favourite at the bottom of this article.