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Korea Republic defeat Thailand to reach last 16

Thu, 21 Sep, 2023

Korea Republic defeat Thailand to reach last 16

Hangzhou: Defending Asian Games men's football champions Korea Republic became the first team into the last 16 of the 2022 edition after a 4-0 cruise past Thailand on Thursday.

Hosts China PR and DPR Korea also registered second successive wins and both need only a point from their final group games on Sunday to guarantee a place in the knockout phase.

Resounding starts for China PR, Korea Republic

Tue, 19 Sep, 2023

Resounding starts for China PR, Korea Republic

Hangzhou: Korea Republic began their Hangzhou Asian Games challenge with a 9-0 win over Kuwait on Tuesday.

Hosts China PR were equally impressive in their win over India while four-time gold medallists Islamic Republic of Iran had to be satisfied with a draw against Saudi Arabia while 

Group C: Nejmeh SC (LBN) 0-2 Al Riffa (BHR)

Tue, 19 Sep, 2023

Group C: Nejmeh SC (LBN) 0-2 Al Riffa (BHR)

Manama: Bahrain’s Al Riffa got their AFC Cup™ 2023/24 campaign off to a flying start by defeating Lebanon’s Nejmeh SC 2-0 at the Khalifa Sports City Stadium on Monday.

The win takes Al Riffa top of Group C on goal difference, ahead of Kuwait’s Al Arabi SC who enjoyed a 2-1 win over Iraq’s Al Zawraa SC in the group’s other match.

Qualifiers - Group D: Japan ease to top spot

Wed, 13 Sep, 2023

Qualifiers - Group D: Japan ease to top spot

Arad: Japan topped Group D of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Qualifiers after a 0-0 draw with Bahrain on Tuesday.

The stalemate took Japan to seven points, with Bahrain three adrift. Palestine defeated Pakistan 2-1 to finish second on six points but the result wasn't enough to take them through to the Finals. 

Qualifiers - Group D: Pakistan 1-3 Bahrain; Palestine 0-1 Japan

Sun, 10 Sep, 2023

Qualifiers - Group D: Pakistan 1-3 Bahrain; Palestine 0-1 Japan

Arad: Japan took a firm grip on Group D of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Qualifiers with a 1-0 win over Palestine on Saturday.

The victory took Japan to six points and avoiding defeat against Bahrain, who revived their hopes with a 3-1 defeat of Pakistan, on Tuesday will confirm the 2016 champions their spot in the Qatar 2024 Finals. 

Qualifiers - Group D: Bahrain 0-1 Palestine; Japan 6-0 Pakistan

Thu, 07 Sep, 2023

Qualifiers - Group D: Bahrain 0-1 Palestine; Japan 6-0 Pakistan

Arad: Japan and Palestine are the early pacesetters in Group D after both teams secured opening day wins in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ 2024 Qualifiers on Wednesday.

Japan top the standings on better goal difference following a 6-0 win over Pakistan, with Palestine defeating Bahrain 1-0.

Playoff: Al Khaldiya SC (BHR) 2-3 Al Nahda (OMA)

Wed, 23 Aug, 2023

Playoff: Al Khaldiya SC (BHR) 2-3 Al Nahda (OMA)

Arad: Al Nahda staved off a fightback from Bahrain's Al Khaldiya SC to book a place in the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 group stage with a 3-2 win in their playoff tie on Tuesday.

Al Nahda were quick to seize control at the Sheikh Ali Bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Stadium and will now look forward to Thursday's group stage draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Teams learn Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 opponents

Thu, 27 Jul, 2023

Teams learn Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 opponents

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ following the draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 36 sides were drawn into nine groups of four, and they will compete against each team in a home-and-away round-robin format, between November 2023 and June 2024. 

Ten of the Round 2 teams will progress from Round 1 of the Preliminary Joint Qualification, with the draw conducted earlier on Thursday. As there will be 48 teams – a first – at the FIFA World Cup 2026, eight and a half slots are on offer for the Continent’s national teams. 

Pizzi takes charge of Bahrain

Fri, 14 Jul, 2023

Pizzi takes charge of Bahrain

Manama: Bahrain Football Association (BFA) has confirmed the appointment of Juan Antonio Pizzi as the men’s national team head coach following the departure of Helio Sousa.

The appointment was announced by BFA General Secretary Rashid Al-Zaabi, who highlighted Pizzi’s wealth of experience in Asian football being pivotal in the decision to hire the 55-year-old.

2024 Qualifiers groups finalised

Thu, 22 Jun, 2023

2024 Qualifiers groups finalised

Kuala Lumpur: Defending champions Japan will begin their bid to defend their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ title in Group H of the 2024 Qualifiers while Islamic Republic of Iran's aim for a 13th crown will start in Group C.

A total 31 teams were drawn into eight groups with the eight group winners and seven best second-placed teams among all groups qualifying for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ 2024. 
 
These 15 teams will join the Host Member Association (MA), to be determined at a later stage and who will receive automatic qualification, to form the final cast at the tournament.

Groups finalised for #AFCU23 Qatar 2024 Qualifiers

Thu, 25 May, 2023

Groups finalised for #AFCU23 Qatar 2024 Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Qualifiers was finalised at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The hopefuls were divided into 11 groups – 10 groups of four teams each, with the last group containing three. Qatar, meanwhile, will play in the Qualifiers for exposure with their matches classified as friendlies. 

Khalidiya create Bahrain Premier League history

Sat, 20 May, 2023

Khalidiya create Bahrain Premier League history

Isa Town: Khalidiya created history by winning the Bahraini Premier League title for the first time after a 1-1 draw with Bahrain Club on Friday.

The title comes just three years after the formation of the club and caps a remarkable season for Khalidiya.