Preview - Qualifiers Round 3, 2nd Leg

Mon, 26 Feb, 2024

Preview - Qualifiers Round 3, 2nd Leg

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s representatives in the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 will be confirmed on Wednesday, with just two spots up for grabs.

Australia look set to advance after taking a 3-0 lead against Uzbekistan in the first leg while there is all to play for in the other tie, with Japan and DPR Korea having played to a goalless stalemate on Saturday. 

Gustavsson wants sharper Matildas in second leg

Sun, 25 Feb, 2024

Gustavsson wants sharper Matildas in second leg

Tashkent: Despite a commanding 3-0 advantage, head coach Tony Gustavsson wants Australia to be more clinical in the second leg of their Round 3 of the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024™ Asian Qualifiers tie against Uzbekistan in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Gustavsson’s charges toiled in front of goal for 71 minutes at the Bunyodkor Stadium on Saturday before goals from Michelle Heyman, Mary Fowler and Caitlin Foord all but confirmed Australia’s berth at the Paris Olympics.

Japan’s lack of potency a concern for Ikeda

Sun, 25 Feb, 2024

Japan’s lack of potency a concern for Ikeda

Jeddah: Head coach Futoshi Ikeda was less than pleased after Japan settled for a goalless draw with DPR Korea in the first leg of their Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024™ Asian Qualifiers Round 3 tie on Saturday.

The Nadeshiko struggled to create chances with goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita needing to be in top form to deny the Koreans a lead to take into Wednesday’s return leg in Tokyo, leading Ikeda to ponder different options.

Europe Wrap: Cup glory for Endo; Minamino bags late winner

Tue, 27 Feb, 2024

Europe Wrap: Cup glory for Endo; Minamino bags late winner

Kuala Lumpur: Wataru Endo marshalled the Liverpool midfield brilliantly in the absence of several stars to help the Reds edge Chelsea 1-0 in an extra-time thriller at Wembley Stadium and lift the League Cup on Sunday. 

Takumi Minamino produced a stunning strike in second-half stoppage time enabling AS Monaco to snatch all three points from RC Lens in a 3-2 win in France while Islamic Republic of Iran striker Sardar Azmoun started and won a penalty in AS Roma’s 3-2 victory against Torino in Italy on Monday. 
 
Korean duo Cho Gue-sung and Lee Han-beom scored for title-chasing FC Midtjylland in Denmark while Socceroos midfielder Connor Metcalfe delivered the winner for FC St Pauli in Germany, so join the-AFC.com as we find out how the Asian stars performed in Europe over the past week. 

Asian teams shine on world stage

Mon, 26 Feb, 2024

Asian teams shine on world stage

Dubai: The curtains came down on the FIFA Beach Soccer World UAE 2024 Dubai on Sunday with Brazil emerging champions for a record-extending sixth time.

Asia was represented by four teams and each charted milestones of their own with remarkable performances.
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the facts and figures of the Asian sides at UAE 2024 Dubai.

#U17WAC draw to reveal thrilling Indonesia 2024 showdowns

Mon, 26 Feb, 2024

#U17WAC draw to reveal thrilling Indonesia 2024 showdowns

Kuala Lumpur: The stage will be set for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 on Thursday, March 7 at 3pm when the official Final Draw ceremony takes place at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

Eight teams will discover their Group Stage rivals for the ninth edition of the tournament that will be played from May 6 to 19, 2024 in Bali, Indonesia, who will hold it for the first time.