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Al Nassr’s Ronaldo breaks Saudi Pro League scoring record

Tue, 28 May, 2024

Al Nassr’s Ronaldo breaks Saudi Pro League scoring record

Riyadh: Cristiano Ronaldo broke the record for the most goals in a Saudi Pro League season when he struck for the 34th and 35th time in Al Nassr's final game of the campaign on Monday.

The former Real Madrid and Manchester United star struck in first-half stoppage time and again in the 69th minute with a header as Al Nassr defeated Al Ittihad 4-2 at home.

Saudi Arabia lead latest AFC Club Competitions Ranking

Mon, 27 May, 2024

Saudi Arabia lead latest AFC Club Competitions Ranking

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed the latest AFC Club Competitions Ranking, with Saudi Arabia taking the top spot.

With a total of 103.148 points to their name, chart-toppers Saudi Arabia are followed by Japan and Korea Republic in the second and third places respectively.

West Asia Wrap: Al Sadd clinch 19th Amir Cup; titles decided in Kuwait, Jordan, UAE

Mon, 27 May, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Al Sadd clinch 19th Amir Cup; titles decided in Kuwait, Jordan, UAE

Doha: Mateus Uribe's dramatic 118th-minute goal secured 10-man Al Sadd a record-extending 19th Amir Cup victory following their 1-0 win over Qatar SC at the Education City Stadium on Friday.

Al Hussein tasted silverware for the first time after coming from behind to defeat Sahab SC 2-1 to lift their first Jordanian Pro League title while Al Wasl emerged champions in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait SC took the honours in Kuwait. .

West Asia Wrap: Khalidiya retain Bahrain crown in style

Mon, 20 May, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Khalidiya retain Bahrain crown in style

Doha: Khalidiya cruised 7-0 past Al Hala to confirm the Bahraini Premier League title with a match to spare.

In Saudi Arabia, Al Hilal SFC needed a late equaliser to maintain their unbeaten run while Al Wasl suffered a shock defeat in the UAE Pro League.

There were also matches in Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman so join the-AFC.com in our weekly recap of domestic action across West Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal confirm title; Al Seeb champs again

Mon, 13 May, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal confirm title; Al Seeb champs again

Doha: Al Hilal SFC defeated Al Hazm 4-1 on Saturday to confirm the Saudi Pro League 2023/24 title with three matches to spare.

In Oman, Al Seeb clinched the championship while Khalidiya are firmly in control in Bahrain.
 
There were also matches in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan and Kuwait so join the-AFC.com as we recap the past week's action across West Asia. 

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal four points away; Al Wahda lift UAE League Cup

Sun, 05 May, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal four points away; Al Wahda lift UAE League Cup

Muscat: Al Hilal SFC moved within four points of confirming the Saudi Pro League title after a 3-0 defeat of Al Taawoun on Friday.

Al Wahda, meanwhile, edged Al Ain 1-0 in the UAE League Cup final while there were also matches in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait.
 
Join the-AC.com as we take a look at how the domestic action unfolded across West Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Sadd seal 17th title; Al Hilal almost there

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Al Sadd seal 17th title; Al Hilal almost there

Doha: Al Sadd SC ended their 2023/24 Qatar Stars League season with a defeat but that didn't derail the party atmosphere with the title already in their trophy cabinet.

Al Hilal SFC, meanwhile, shrugged off the disappointment of their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 exit to beat Al Fateh to move within a point of a 19th title.
 
There were also matches played in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon and Oman so join the-AFC.com as we review the latest round of domestic action across West Asia. 

Saudi Arabia’s Al Shehri optimistic despite heartbreak

Sat, 27 Apr, 2024

Saudi Arabia’s Al Shehri optimistic despite heartbreak

Doha: Saudi Arabia’s AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ campaign may have come to an end but Saad Al Shehri is optimistic about the future, with the head coach confident his players are set to become the new faces of the West Asian nation's football. 

Saudi Arabia’s title defence was ended in the quarter-finals by Uzbekistan on Friday, with the Central Asian side exacting revenge for their loss in the final two years ago. 
 
Al Shehri’s side just couldn’t get a foothold in the game and their situation was made worse by Aiman Yahya’s red card, with Uzbekistan winning 2-0 to book a semi-final date with Indonesia.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup/video/afcu23_|_q-final__uzbekistan_2_-_0_saudi_arabia.html

Uzbekistan end Saudi Arabia's reign

Sat, 27 Apr, 2024

Uzbekistan end Saudi Arabia's reign

Doha: Uzbekistan dethroned 10-man Saudi Arabia to book their spot in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ semi-finals with a 2-0 win on Friday. 

Khusain Norchaev and Umarali Rakhmonaliev scored either side of half-time to secure Uzbekistan a fourth-consecutive semi-final appearance, taking them a step closer to their Olympic dream with the 2018 champions to face Indonesia in the last four on Monday. 

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup/photo/quarter-final_uzbekistan_v_saudi_arabia.html

Q-final - Preview: Uzbekistan v Saudi Arabia

Fri, 26 Apr, 2024

Q-final - Preview: Uzbekistan v Saudi Arabia

Doha: It will be a clash of titans at the Khalifa International Stadium when Uzbekistan play Saudi Arabia in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ quarter-finals on Friday. 

The tie is a rematch of the 2022 final, where Saudi Arabia emerged victorious, setting the stage for an intense game with Uzbekistan head coach Timur Kapadze confident of turning the tables after a dominant showing to top Group D.