Sister act spurs Philippines’ FIFA Women's World Cup fairy tale

Wed, 09 Mar, 2022

Sister act spurs Philippines’ FIFA Women's World Cup fairy tale

Manila: The Philippines recently qualified for their first-ever FIFA Women's World Cup™, and this historic achievement was at least partly indebted to two American-born sisters. 

The younger McDaniel sibling, 24-year-old Chandler, proved to be a potent attacking weapon for the Philippines during last September's 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers. 

First, she provided two assists as Alen Stajcic's side came from behind to beat Nepal 2-1 and then, against Hong Kong, she went one better by scoring the match-winning goal that sent her team through. 

Goalscorer Nguyen: Vietnam’s FIFA Women’s World Cup qualification still feels like a dream

Tue, 08 Mar, 2022

Goalscorer Nguyen: Vietnam’s FIFA Women’s World Cup qualification still feels like a dream

Hanoi: When Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy scored the most important goal in Vietnamese women’s football history in January, she knew she’d finally fulfilled the dream of an entire nation – including her late father.

It was in a showdown for a place at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™. 

Chinese Taipei needed just a draw to go through. Vietnam required a win to reach, at the sixth attempt, the finals for the first time. With the game poised at 1-1, substitute Nguyen snatched victory for The Golden Girls.

Sydney's Corica looking forward to AFC Champions League challenge after win against Kaya FC Iloilo

Wed, 09 Mar, 2022

Sydney's Corica looking forward to AFC Champions League challenge after win against Kaya FC Iloilo

Sydney: Sydney FC coach Steve Corica is relishing his side’s return to the Group Stages of the AFC Champions League next month after the five-time A-League champions brushed aside Kaya FC Iloilo to book their place in Group H of this year’s competition.

Trent Buhagiar opened the scoring for the Australians before a brace each for Brazilian striker Bob and English substitute Adam Le Fondre gave Sydney a comfortable 5-0 win in challenging conditions in a stormy Sydney.

Iraq to host first AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar™ contest

Tue, 08 Mar, 2022

Iraq to host first AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar™ contest

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that Iraq will host their upcoming AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar™ Group A tie against the United Arab Emirates on March 24, 2022, at the Al-Madina International Stadium in Baghdad City.

The decision, which was confirmed by FIFA, will see Iraq play their first AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar™ on home soil since the start of the campaign. 

Lavicka takes charge of Kuwait

Tue, 08 Mar, 2022

Lavicka takes charge of Kuwait

Kuwait City: Vitezslav Lavicka has been named as head coach of the Kuwait men’s national team.

The 58-year-old replaces Kuwaiti Thamer Enad with his first major assignment being the AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round in June.

Kuwait, the only former winners in the draw, will host Group A with Jordan, Indonesia and Nepal for company.