Swanson strike hands United States women's title against Brazil

Sun, 11 Aug, 2024

Swanson strike hands United States women's title against Brazil

Paris: Mallory Swanson scored the winning goal as the United States edged Brazil 1-0 in Saturday's Olympic women's football final to claim the gold medal for a record-extending fifth time.

Brazil fought hard on a hot afternoon at the Parc des Princes, but the USA struck just before the hour mark when Swanson - on her 100th cap - ran through to finish past goalkeeper Lorena.

It is the first time the USA have taken the Olympic title in 12 years, their gold in Paris adding to those won in 1996, 2004, 2008 and 2012.

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Stars of the AFC Cup

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Stars of the AFC Cup

Kuala Lumpur: The curtains have come down on a glorious era in Asian club football with the prestigious AFC Cup™ drawing to a conclusion at the end of last season with Asian club football set to embark on an exciting new journey.

Over the AFC Cup's two-decade-long history since launching in 2004, numerous players across the continent have shone brightly, providing unforgettable moments to savour for Asian football fans.

The-AFC.com selects 10 superstars who lit up the AFC Cup, making it one of the most enjoyable competitions in the Asian football calendar.

Spain beat France in classic final to win men's gold

Sat, 10 Aug, 2024

Spain beat France in classic final to win men's gold

Paris: Substitute Sergio Camello struck twice in extra time to settle a remarkable Olympic men's football final on Friday as Spain beat France 5-3 to take gold after Thierry Henry's hosts had earlier staged a dramatic comeback.

It had looked as though Spain were going to run away with victory at the Parc des Princes when they recovered from conceding an early goal to lead 3-1 by half-time.

Last-gasp penalty save secures Germany women's bronze

Sat, 10 Aug, 2024

Last-gasp penalty save secures Germany women's bronze

Lyon: Germany goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger saved a last-gasp penalty from Alexia Putellas as her team beat World Cup holders Spain 1-0 on Friday to take bronze in the Olympic women's football.

Giulia Gwinn converted a 65th-minute penalty in Lyon to give Germany the lead but Spain had the chance to force extra time when they won a spot-kick of their own right at the end of seven minutes of injury time.

However, former Ballon d'Or winner Putellas had her effort from the spot saved by the heroic Berger as Spain missed out on a medal on their debut appearance at the Olympics.

Rahimi stars as Morocco outclass Egypt to take men's bronze

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Rahimi stars as Morocco outclass Egypt to take men's bronze

Nantes: The prolific Soufiane Rahimi scored twice and captain Achraf Hakimi netted a stunning free-kick as Morocco defeated Egypt 6-0 on Thursday to take Olympic men's football bronze.

Rahimi's brace took him to eight goals at the Olympics, cementing his status as the tournament's top scorer, while Abde Ezzalzouli, Bilal El Khannouss and Akram Nakach also scored in a comprehensive win at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes.

Hakimi's late strike put the icing on the cake as Morocco claimed a first Olympic football medal, and a first for North Africa.

#ACLTwo 2024/25 set to kick off Preliminary Stage

Wed, 07 Aug, 2024

#ACLTwo 2024/25 set to kick off Preliminary Stage

Kuala Lumpur: A quartet of clubs will vie for the right to take their place in the AFC Champions League Two™ (ACL Two) next Wednesday when they contest the Preliminary Stage.

On August 14, India’s East Bengal FC will take on Altyn Asyr FC of Turkmenistan while Bahraini side Al Ahli battle Kuwait SC in two one-off ties to claim the two remaining Group Stage berths on offer in the West region of the ACL Two 2024/25 season.