Guinea end Indonesia's Paris 2024 dream

Thu, 09 May, 2024

Guinea end Indonesia's Paris 2024 dream

Ales: Guinea dashed Indonesia’s hopes of appearing in the Paris Olympic Games with a 1-0 win in the AFC-CAF Playoff at the Stade Pierre Pibarot on Thursday.

Having sealed the last berth available, Guinea will face France, USA and New Zealand in Group A of Paris 2024. 
 
For Indonesia, it was a heartbreaking end to a campaign that had seen them defeat Korea Republic en route to finishing fourth in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™.

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Playoffs draw finalised

Thu, 09 May, 2024

Playoffs draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The six teams in playoffs for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round learnt their opponents following the official draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The three winners from the match-ups will join Bhutan, Maldives and Laos, who punched their tickets to the Qualifiers Final Round as the three best-ranked losing teams from the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 1, alongside 18 teams (all third and fourth-placed teams from across nine groups) from Round 2. 

Yokohama F. Marinos - Road to the #ACL Final

Wed, 08 May, 2024

Yokohama F. Marinos - Road to the #ACL Final

Kuala Lumpur: Japan's Yokohama F. Marinos are aiming to write a new chapter in their glorious history when they take on Al Ain FC of the United Arab Emirates in the the final of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24.

Harry Kewell’s Marinos defeated Ulsan Hyundai FC on penalties in last month's semi-final and they will now look to clear the final hurdle and lift their maiden title in what is their sixth appearance in Asia’s premier club competition.
 
With the first leg to be played at Yokohama International Stadium on Saturday, the-AFC.com takes a look back at the J1 League side's memorable journey to the showpiece event.

Al Ain FC - Road to the #ACL Final

Thu, 09 May, 2024

Al Ain FC - Road to the #ACL Final

Kuala Lumpur: Al Ain return to the AFC Champions League™ final for the fourth time in their history after 2002-03, 2005 and 2016, having won the inaugural title then lost to Al Ittihad and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors respectively.

Ahead of the first leg of the Emirati giants’ encounter with Yokohama F. Marinos, the-AFC.com reviews Al Ain’s journey to the 2023/24 final, which saw them eliminate some of the biggest teams in Asia to reach this stage.

Group A: Korea Republic 12-0 Indonesia

Fri, 10 May, 2024

Group A: Korea Republic 12-0 Indonesia

Bali: Korea Republic bounced back from their Matchday One disappointment in style, handing Indonesia a 12-0 defeat in their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 Group A tie on Thursday.

The result moves Korea Republic up to second in the group, level on points with Philippines with the two sides to meet on Sunday while a second straight defeat meant that Indonesia are eliminated from the competition.

Group A: Philippines 0-6 DPR Korea

Thu, 09 May, 2024

Group A: Philippines 0-6 DPR Korea

DPR Korea booked their spot in the semi-finals of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 after a 6-0 win over the Philippines in their Group A tie at the Bali United Training Center on Thursday.

Jon Il-Chong scored a brace to take her tournament tally to five while Kang Ryu Mi, Pak Il Sim, Choe Chong Gum and Son Jo Ye scored one apiece with their knockout stage spot confirmed after Korea Republic defeated Indonesia 12-0 in the group’s other tie.

Preview - Group B: Australia v Japan

Fri, 10 May, 2024

Preview - Group B: Australia v Japan

Bali: Australia will have to beat four-time AFC U-16 Women’s Championship winners Japan in their Group B match on Thursday to keep alive their hopes of making the semi-finals of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Indonesia™ 2024.

The Junior Matildas, who breezed through qualification with a perfect record of five wins, lost their opening match 3-0 against China PR on Tuesday. Defending champions Japan, meanwhile, overcame a resilient Thailand for a 4-0 to lead the table alongside China PR.

Preview - Group B: Thailand v China PR

Fri, 10 May, 2024

Preview - Group B: Thailand v China PR

Bali: China PR are out to build on their great start in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 and secure their second win in Group B when they face Thailand on Friday.

Another three points at Bali United Training Center could potentially earn Gary van Egmond’s side a place in the semi-finals if Japan beat Australia in the other game.