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Straight from the training ground, says Bunjak after Al Seeb win Group A

Wed, 25 May, 2022

Straight from the training ground, says Bunjak after Al Seeb win Group A

Seeb: Head coach Boris Bunjak heaped praise on his Al Seeb players for their exemplary application of his training method in their 4-0 triumph over Al Ansar to win Group A of the AFC Cup™ 2022 on Tuesday.

The Omani side controlled play for extended spells and were rewarded for their attacking endeavours with an emphatic victory with defender Khalid Al Braiki bagging a brace before the break, either side of Eid Al Farsi’s second goal of the campaign. Ali Al Busaidi’s driven penalty rounded off the scoring three minutes from time.

Al Seeb’s qualification was confirmed later in the night after group rivals Kuwait SC and Jableh played out a goalless draw, both failing to match the six points achieved by Bunjak’s men on their AFC Cup debut.

Tishreen's Jabban, Nejmeh's Jaraya apologise for premature end to campaign

Wed, 25 May, 2022

Tishreen's Jabban, Nejmeh's Jaraya apologise for premature end to campaign

Muharraq: Tishreen SC head coach Tarek Jabban and his Nejmeh counterpart Tarek Jaraya both apologised after their teams crashed out of the AFC Cup™ 2022 on Tuesday.

Syria's Tishreen won the final Group C tie 3-1 but it was not enough as they - along with Lebanon's Nejmeh - crashed out of the competition with Bahrain's East Riffa topping Group C to advance to the West Zonal Semi-finals. 

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Group A: Al Seeb impress against Al Ansar to make West Zonal Semi-finals

Wed, 25 May, 2022

Group A: Al Seeb impress against Al Ansar to make West Zonal Semi-finals

Seeb: Group A hosts Al Seeb Club recorded a comprehensive 4-0 victory against Lebanon’s Al Ansar on Matchday Three of the AFC Cup™ 2022 to book their place in the West Zonal Semi-finals.

The Bahraini side finished on six points, one ahead of three-time champions Kuwait SC who were held to a goalless draw by Syria's Jableh.

Al Seeb will play Kuwait's Al Arabi, the Group A winners, in the West Zonal Semi-finals.

Group C: Tishreen, Nejmeh fall short

Wed, 25 May, 2022

Group C: Tishreen, Nejmeh fall short

Muharraq: Tishreen saved their best for last as they cruised to a 3-1 win over Nejmeh SC in Group C of the AFC Cup™ 2022 on Tuesday.

Victory for the Syrian side, however, was not enough as they - along with Lebanon's Nejmeh - crashed out of the competition with Bahrain's East Riffa topping Group C. 

Draw sets stage for rising stars' journey to glory

Tue, 24 May, 2022

Draw sets stage for rising stars' journey to glory

Kuala Lumpur: 44 teams from across the continent learnt of their challengers after the AFC U20 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022™ Qualifiers Draw on Tuesday. 

Scheduled for September 10 to 18, the 10 group winners and the five best runners-up will join hosts Uzbekistan in the 2023 Finals. 

Asia's young talents learn qualification opponents

Tue, 24 May, 2022

Asia's young talents learn qualification opponents

Kuala Lumpur: The qualifying cast for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Bahrain 2023™ Qualifiers was finalised on Tuesday.

A total of 44 participating Member Associations (MAs) were divided into 10 centralised qualifying groups, six of which will feature four teams, while four groups will include five sides when the Qualifiers take place from October 1 to 9, 2022.

Preview - Group C: Tishreen (SYR) v Nejmeh SC (LBN)

Wed, 25 May, 2022

Preview - Group C: Tishreen (SYR) v Nejmeh SC (LBN)

Muharraq: Victory will be the only option for both teams when Tishreen and Nejmeh SC square off in their final AFC Cup™ Group C tie at the Muharraq Stadium on Tuesday.

Of the two, Lebanon's Nejmeh are better placed as they share the lead with Bahrain's East Riffa, with both on four points - having played to a 1-1 draw in their Matchday One encounter.

Syrian side Tishreen have only one point to show and anything but a win will dash their hopes of advancing to the West Zonal Semi-finals.

Preview - Group A: Al Ansar (LBN) v Al Seeb Club (OMA)

Wed, 25 May, 2022

Preview - Group A: Al Ansar (LBN) v Al Seeb Club (OMA)

Muscat: Head coach Boris Bunjak called on his Al Seeb players to keep their composure in front of goal if they are to defeat Al Ansar when the two sides lock horns on Matchday Three of the AFC Cup™ 2022 Group A on Tuesday.

The Omani side attempted 10 shots in their previous outing against Kuwait SC but were left frustrated by their own inability to convert them into goals as they fell to a 2-1 defeat.

Al Seeb still have a good chance of progressing to the knockout stage at the first time of asking, should they collect the three points against Al Ansar in the final game, while the top spot might be beyond their reach unless Kuwait SC drop points against Jableh in the other Tuesday fixture.

Discipline was key, says Ben Jabriah after historic Jableh show

Sun, 22 May, 2022

Discipline was key, says Ben Jabriah after historic Jableh show

Muscat: Discipline was the key to victory according to head coach Saber ben Jabriah as Jableh recorded a famous 1-0 win over Al Ansar in Group A of the AFC Cup™ 2022 on Saturday.

Having lost their continental debut against group hosts Al Seeb 1-0, Jableh dominated from start to finish, but left it late to break the deadlock deep in added time of the second half as Hussain Al Juwayed embarked on a driving run from the halfway line before burying home the winner, his side’s first-ever goal in the competition.

Nejmeh’s Sarr looks ahead after Hilal Alquds victory

Sun, 22 May, 2022

Nejmeh’s Sarr looks ahead after Hilal Alquds victory

Muharraq: Player of the match Boukonta Sarr said Nejmeh shouldn’t dwell on their 2-0 victory over Palestine’s Hilal Al Quds in Group C of the AFC Cup™ 2022 on Saturday.

Sarr opened the scoring for Nejmeh in the second half before Ali Alaaeddine doubled their advantage in added time to hand the Lebanese club the first win of their campaign.

Nejmeh are on four points and lead the standings on goal difference ahead of Bahrain’s Al Riffa, who defeated Oman’s Dhofar Club 3-2 in Group C’s other Saturday fixture.