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West Asia Wrap: Lebanon, Oman leagues back in action; UAE League Cup quarter-final cast confirmed

Mon, 28 Nov, 2022

West Asia Wrap: Lebanon, Oman leagues back in action; UAE League Cup quarter-final cast confirmed

Doha: Domestic leagues across the West Asia region swung back in action with Lebanon’s Al Ansar and Al Nahda of Oman picking up wins. 

Muharraq Club continued their fine form in Bahrain, while the UAE League Cup saw the quarter-final cast confirmed. 

Join the-AFC.com as we dive into the past week’s domestic action across West Asia.

Saudi Arabia edged by Croatia

Thu, 17 Nov, 2022

Saudi Arabia edged by Croatia

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia completed their preparations for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 with a 1-0 defeat against Croatia at Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium on Wednesday.

The defeat won’t unduly worry head coach Herve Renard as Saudi Arabia performed well against the Russia 2018 runners-up.

West Asia Wrap: Al Wehdat lift 11th Jordan Cup

Mon, 14 Nov, 2022

West Asia Wrap: Al Wehdat lift 11th Jordan Cup

Amman: Al Wehdat edged Shabab Al Aqaba to lift the Jordan Cup on Sunday.

In the UAE, Sharjah were held by Al Ain as they dropped to fourth in the standings, having started the week's action top on goal difference.

There were also matches in Kuwait, Oman and Palestine so join the-AFC.com as review the past week's domestic action in West Asia. 

West Asia Wrap: Al Faisaly Jordanian champs again; Kuwait SC lift Super Cup

Mon, 07 Nov, 2022

West Asia Wrap: Al Faisaly Jordanian champs again; Kuwait SC lift Super Cup

Amman: Al Faisaly clinched their 35th title with an impressive win over Al Jazira on the final day of the 2022 Jordanian Pro League.

Kuwait SC, meanwhile, defeated Kazma to lift the Super Cup.

There was also action in Oman, Palestine and the United Arab Emirates so join the-AFC.com as we review the latest domestic action in West Asia.

Inspired Abdulla seeks to continue Asian momentum at Qatar 2022

Wed, 02 Nov, 2022

Inspired Abdulla seeks to continue Asian momentum at Qatar 2022

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) match officials continue to shine on the world stage with 19 match officials selected for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, an additional three from the last edition.

Regarded as one of the most established match officials in the United Arab Emirates, Mohammed Abdulla earned his first break in the 2011 AFC Cup™ contest between TSW Pegasus and Song Lam Nghe An and has not looked back since.

In this exclusive interview with the-AFC.com, Abdulla shares his insights on being selected for the FIFA World Cup for the second time and talks about his preparations leading up to the showpiece.

www.the-afc.com/en/about_afc/referees/video/fifa_world_cup_qatar_2022_match_official_|_mohammed_abdulla_uae.html

West Asia Wrap: Stage set for exciting finale in Jordan

Mon, 31 Oct, 2022

West Asia Wrap: Stage set for exciting finale in Jordan

Doha: The destination of the Jordanian Pro League title will be decided on Thursday's final day of the season with three teams in the running following last week's action.

Al Faisaly played to a 1-1 draw with Al Wehdat to hold a one-point lead going into the final round of matches, with Al Hussein also very much in the running should the top two slip up.

In the United Arab Emirates, there is a three-way tie at the top in an intriguing title race. There was also action in Iraq, Lebanon and Palestine so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at last week's action. 

West Asia Wrap: Al Faisaly, Al Wehdat set for title showdown in Jordan

Tue, 25 Oct, 2022

West Asia Wrap: Al Faisaly, Al Wehdat set for title showdown in Jordan

Doha: Leaders Al Faisaly will face Al Wehdat on Friday to decide the Jordanian Pro League title after both registered wins over the past week.

In the United Arab Emirates, leaders Al Wasl were held by Al Ittihad Kalba.

There was also action in Bahrain, Iraq, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine and Syria so join the-AFC.com as we review the latest round of action across West Asia. 

Sharjah defeat Al Wahda to clinch UAE President’s Cup

Sun, 23 Oct, 2022

Sharjah defeat Al Wahda to clinch UAE President’s Cup

Abu Dhabi: A second half goal was enough for Sharjah FC to edge Al Wahda FSCC 1-0 and win the 2021-2022 UAE President’s Cup at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on Friday.

Sharjah, in claiming their ninth UAE President’s Cup, ended a 19-year wait to lift the title again – having also beaten Al Wahda on penalties in the 2002-2003 final.

West Asia Wrap: Al Shabab continue to impress in Saudi Arabia; Al Wasl take charge in UAE

Mon, 17 Oct, 2022

West Asia Wrap: Al Shabab continue to impress in Saudi Arabia; Al Wasl take charge in UAE

Dubai: Al Shabab will head into the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 break sitting pretty at the top of the Saudi Pro League after yet another impressive win over the past week.

In the United Arab Emirates, Al Wasl claimed top spot after defeating Sharjah. There were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine and Syria so join the-AFC.com as we review the past week's domestic action across West Asia. 

West Asia Wrap: Al Shahab stay ahead in Saudi Arabia; Sharjah's winning run ends in UAE

Tue, 11 Oct, 2022

West Asia Wrap: Al Shahab stay ahead in Saudi Arabia; Sharjah's winning run ends in UAE

Dubai: Al Shabab hold a four-point lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League following a 1-1 draw with Al Hilal SFC.

In the United Arab Emirates, Sharjah's perfect start came to an end following a 3-3 draw with Al Jazira.

There was domestic action across West Asia so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's results.

Group B: Indonesia 1-5 Malaysia; Guam 0-4 Palestine

Sun, 09 Oct, 2022

Group B: Indonesia 1-5 Malaysia; Guam 0-4 Palestine

Bogor: Malaysia cruised to a 5-1 win over Indonesia to finish as Group B winners of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ 2023 Qualifiers on Sunday.

Malaysia finished with 10  points while Indonesia will have to wait to know if they will advance as one of the best six runners-up. 

Palestine signed off with a 4-0 win against Guam earlier on Sunday at the Pakansari Stadium.