Preview - Qualifiers: Round 2 cast set to take shape

Thu, 06 Apr, 2023

Preview - Qualifiers: Round 2 cast set to take shape

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for Round 2 of the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024™ Asian Qualifiers is poised to start taking shape following the next set of fixtures on Friday and Saturday.

The seven group winners from Round 1 will continue their quest in Round 2 so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at what lies ahead.

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Qualifiers Group A: Uzbekistan 9-0 Bhutan; Jordan 3-1 Timor Leste

Wed, 05 Apr, 2023

Qualifiers Group A: Uzbekistan 9-0 Bhutan; Jordan 3-1 Timor Leste

Tashkent: Uzbekistan and Jordan kicked off their Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024™ Asian Qualifiers Round 1 Group A campaigns with impressive wins on Wednesday.

Hosts Uzbekistan defeated Bhutan 9-0 while Jordan were also untroubled in their 3-1 win over Timor-Leste.

Qualifiers Group B: IR Iran 1-0 Myanmar

Wed, 05 Apr, 2023

Qualifiers Group B: IR Iran 1-0 Myanmar

Yangon: Islamic Republic of Iran edged Myanmar 1-0 in their Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 Asian Qualifiers Round 1 Group B opener on Wednesday.

After a goalless first half, Iran scored seven minutes into the restart at the Thuwunna Stadium.

Qualifiers Group C: Nepal 1-5 Vietnam

Wed, 05 Apr, 2023

Qualifiers Group C: Nepal 1-5 Vietnam

Kathmandu: Huynh Nhu starred with a brace as Vietnam cruised to a 5-1 win over Nepal in their Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024™ Asian Qualifiers Round 1 Group C opener on Wednesday.

Vietnam took a 3-0 lead going into the break before finishing the emphatic win in the second half  with the two teams to face off again on Saturday. 

Qualifiers Group D: Mongolia 2-2 Singapore

Wed, 05 Apr, 2023

Qualifiers Group D: Mongolia 2-2 Singapore

Chonburi: Mongolia scored deep into added time to hold Singapore 2-2 in Group D of the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024™ Asian Qualifiers Round 1 on Tuesday.

The stalemate means Singapore, having lost 6-0 to Thailand in their opener, are eliminated while Mongolia will advance with a win over the Thais on Friday.

Qualifiers Group E: Philippines 4-0 Pakistan; Hong Kong 3-0 Tajikistan

Thu, 06 Apr, 2023

Qualifiers Group E: Philippines 4-0 Pakistan; Hong Kong 3-0 Tajikistan

Hisor: Philippines and Hong Kong flexed their muscles as they opened their Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024™ Asian Qualifiers Round 1 Group E campaigns with convincing victories over Pakistan and Tajikistan respectively on Wednesday.

Philippines impressed from start to finish with goals coming from Hali Long, Eva Madarang, Sarina Bolden and Chandler McDaniel, while Hong Kong put three past Tajikistan.

Qualifiers Group F: Lebanon 1-5 Chinese Taipei

Wed, 05 Apr, 2023

Qualifiers Group F: Lebanon 1-5 Chinese Taipei

Jounieh: Chinese Taipei came from behind to defeat Lebanon 5-1 in their Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024™ Asian Qualifiers Round 1 Group F opener on Wednesday.

The win places Chinese Taipei in a favourable position in the three-team group which also includes Indonesia.

Qualifiers Group G: Kyrgyz Republic 0-5 India

Wed, 05 Apr, 2023

Qualifiers Group G: Kyrgyz Republic 0-5 India

Bishkek: India were at their best as they opened their Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024™ Asian Qualifiers Round 1 Group G campaign with a 5-0 win over Kyrgyz Republic on Tuesday.

The win at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium in Bishkek places India in a comfortable position to advance to the second round of the Qualifiers, with the sides to meet again on Friday in the two-team group. 

Asian hopefuls set for challenging tests in friendlies

Wed, 05 Apr, 2023

Asian hopefuls set for challenging tests in friendlies

Kuala Lumpur: Four of Asia's six FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 representatives will test themselves in friendlies against quality opposition in the coming days.

While Philippines and Vietnam are involved in the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024™ Asian Qualifiers Round 1, Australia, China PR, Japan and Korea Republic will each play two friendlies as they continue preparing for the July-August global showpiece.

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ competition dates and venues confirmed

Wed, 05 Apr, 2023

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ competition dates and venues confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ have confirmed that the upcoming edition of Asia’s flagship national team competition will be held from January 12 to February 10, 2024.  

Asia’s top 24 nations will compete for the most prestigious prize in Asian football and, as part of efforts to engage with more fans than ever before, the 18th edition of the tournament will maximise the advantage of playing the opening game on a Friday and the final on a weekend.