Preview - S-final: USA v DPR Korea

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

Preview - S-final: USA v DPR Korea

Cali: DPR Korea will not make the mistake of underestimating the United States when they square off in their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 semi-final on Wednesday.

The reigning Asian champions are seeking a third world title while the United States are aiming for a fourth.

Chae strike sends DPR Korea into semi-finals

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

Chae strike sends DPR Korea into semi-finals

Medellin: DPR Korea were made to work hard but rose to the challenge to beat Brazil 1-0 in their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 quarter-final on Sunday.

Chae Un Yong produced the goal that made the difference, it coming in the second half in a match in which the Brazilian attack tried hard but was never able to seriously threaten goalkeeper Chae Un Gyong with DPR Korea to face the United States - who defeated Germany 3-1 on penalties after their last eight tie ended 2-2 - in the semi-finals on Wednesday.

Japan dethrone Spain to advance

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

Japan dethrone Spain to advance

Medellin: Hiromi Yoneda struck the only goal of the game as Japan edged Spain 1-0 in their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 quarter-final on Sunday.

In a repeat of the 2018 and 2022 finals, Japan were sharper where it mattered as they set up a semi-final against the Netherlands.

Preview - MD1: Shanghai Port FC (CHN) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Preview - MD1: Shanghai Port FC (CHN) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Shanghai: The top sides of China PR and Malaysia will square off when Shanghai Port FC welcome Johor Darul Ta'zim for their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 opener on Wednesday.

Shanghai Port hold a two-point lead in the Chinese Super League with five matches remaining while Johor Darul Ta'zim are three clear of the summit as they chase an 11th consecutive domestic title.

Preview - MD1: Ulsan HD FC (KOR) v Kawasaki Frontale (JPN)

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Preview - MD1: Ulsan HD FC (KOR) v Kawasaki Frontale (JPN)

Ulsan: Having regained their form at the tail end of the K League 1 season, Ulsan Hyundai will be determined to not slip up when they welcome Kawasaki Frontale to the Ulsan Munsu Stadium for their opening AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Tuesday.

The two-time Asian champions are well placed to win a third consecutive domestic title and this spells bad news for a Kawasaki Frontale side languishing in the bottom half of the J1 League standings.

Europe Wrap: Nakamura stars for Reims, derby heartbreak for Son

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

Europe Wrap: Nakamura stars for Reims, derby heartbreak for Son

Kuala Lumpur: Japan's Keito Nakamura made an impact coming off the bench for Reims in France while there was heartbreak for Son Heung-min as Tottenham Hotspur fell in the North London Derby.

Celtic's Japanese contingent played their part the defending champions stayed perfect in Scotland.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how Asia's best fared across Europe this past week.

AFC launches exciting initiatives to drive fan engagement and reward Asian football fans

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

AFC launches exciting initiatives to drive fan engagement and reward Asian football fans

Kuala Lumpur: As the Asian game enters a new era with its revamped club competitions, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has unveiled a series of exciting digital fan engagement initiatives, which include the AFC Champions League Elite™ Fantasy Football, AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Match Predictor, AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Match Predictor, and AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Match Predictor.

In addition to the high-quality football at both club and international levels, passionate supporters will have the opportunity to be in the thick of the action through these initiatives that enable fans from across the globe to engage with the game more than ever before.

#ACLTwo - Preview: Matchday 1

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

#ACLTwo - Preview: Matchday 1

Kuala Lumpur: The newly-minted AFC Champions League 2™ kicks off on Tuesday with 32 teams bidding to be crowned the inaugural winners.

The top two finishers from each group advance to the Round of 16, to be played in February 2025. This will be followed by the quarter-finals on March 4 2025 and semi-finals in April 2025, before the tournament culminates in a single-leg final on May 17, 2025.

The competition promises to be intense and ahead of the sides beginning their respective campaigns, the-AFC.com takes a look at what can be expected on Matchday One.