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Transfers wrap up – Asian players abroad and big moves in Asia

Tue, 26 Jul, 2022

Transfers wrap up – Asian players abroad and big moves in Asia

Dubai: As we approach the start of the new season across Europe and West Asia, clubs have been busy strengthening their squad over the past few weeks. 

The-AFC.com recaps some of the biggest moves within the continent and for Asian players abroad this window.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup/video/afcu23_-_group_d_|_saudi_arabia_2_-_0_united_arab_emirates.html

Group D: Saudi Arabia beat UAE to seal top spot

Fri, 10 Jun, 2022

Group D: Saudi Arabia beat UAE to seal top spot

Tashkent: Saudi Arabia finished as the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 Group D winners with a 2-0 win over United Arab Emirates on Thursday.

After a goalless first 45 minutes at the Lokomotiv Stadium, Aiman Yahya and Saud Abdulhamid provided the goals as Saudi Arabia finished ahead of Japan, who beat Tajikistan 3-0, on goal difference.

The win sets Saudi Arabia up with an exciting quarter-final clash against Vietnam on Sunday, with Japan to play defending champions Korea Republic. 

Arnold wants more from Australia after Asian Playoff win against UAE

Wed, 08 Jun, 2022

Arnold wants more from Australia after Asian Playoff win against UAE

Doha: Australia head coach Graham Arnold warned his team they must improve to beat Peru and make it to a fifth straight FIFA World Cup after Ajdin Hrustic fired a late winner in a nerve-wracking 2-1 AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar Playoff victory over United Arab Emirates in Doha.

The Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder's deflected volley in the 84th minute decided the feverish Asian Playoff on Tuesday in the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium that will host seven games in the FIFA World Cup Finals in November.

Australia will take on a dangerous Peru side in the same stadium in a do-or-die clash on June 13 in their quest to qualify for the Finals and Arnold said he expected more from his players.

Preview - Group D: Saudi Arabia v UAE

Thu, 09 Jun, 2022

Preview - Group D: Saudi Arabia v UAE

Tashkent: The stage is set for a thriller when Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates face off in their winner-takes-all AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 Group D tie on Thursday. 

Saudi Arabia lead Group D on four points, ahead of Japan on goal difference, with UAE on one point. 

www.the-afc.com/en/national/asian_qualifiers/video/asianqualifiers_-_playoff_|_united_arab_emirates_1_-_2_australia.html

Australia defeat UAE to confirm Peru showdown

Wed, 08 Jun, 2022

Australia defeat UAE to confirm Peru showdown

Doha: Australia will be the AFC representatives in Monday’s decisive Inter-Continental Playoff for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 after the Socceroos defeated the United Arab Emirates 2-1 at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar Playoff on Tuesday.

With Australia contesting their seventh FIFA World Cup playoff and the UAE at this stage for the first time in their history, both teams looked to attack from the start as Harib Suhail was caught narrowly offside and Jackson Irvine saw his cross cleared at the far post all inside the first three minutes.

Al Kaabi sets final target for UAE

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

Al Kaabi sets final target for UAE

Tashkent: Orchestrator of numerous chances throughout the match, United Arab Emirates star Saeed Al Kaabi helped his team get on the path to a decisive 2-0 victory against debutants Tajikistan in Group D of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 on Monday.

Al Kaabi set Abdelaziz Mohamed up with the first goal in the 12th minute. He then went on to engineer a number of chances as UAE bounced back from their 2-1 defeat to Japan with Al Kaabi saying he is determined to see his side play in the final on June 19. 

Silva hails UAE fighting spirit in win over Tajikistan

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

Silva hails UAE fighting spirit in win over Tajikistan

Tashkent: Head coach Denis Silva praised his United Arab Emirates team for giving their all to overcome internal issues and secure a crucial victory over Tajikistan in their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 Group D tie on Monday. 

A goal in each half revived UAE’s knockout stage hopes as they sit third on three points, one behind Saudi Arabia and Japan. 

Silva said his side was faced with illness that had affected their preparations, and while some of his players were still not fully recovered, they powered through against a steely Tajikistan. 

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup/video/afcu23_-_group_d_|_tajikistan_0__-_2_united_arab_emirates.html

Group D: UAE defeat Tajikistan to get back on track

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

Group D: UAE defeat Tajikistan to get back on track

Tashkent: United Arab Emirates breathed life into their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 Group D campaign after beating Tajikistan 2-0 on Monday. 

Abdelaziz Mohamed opened the scoring with his 12th minute strike, with the UAE weathering a Tajikistan fightback in the second half before substitute Mansoor Saeed converted a penalty in the 78th minute to seal the points. 

The win means UAE will advance to the knockout stage if they defeat Saudi Arabia in their final match while Tajikistan will play for pride against 2016 champions Japan, who are also still in the running for the quarter-finals.

Preview - Asian Playoff: United Arab Emirates v Australia

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

Preview - Asian Playoff: United Arab Emirates v Australia

Al Rayyan: UAE head coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena and his Australian counterpart Graham Arnold have declared their respective sides fully ready for Tuesday’s showdown in the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar Playoff at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.

The two teams are battling for the right to face Peru in six days’ time, having finished third in their respective groups in the earlier round, with the UAE collecting 12 points to finish behind IR Iran and Korea Republic who advanced directly to Qatar 2022 from Group A while the Socceroos’ 15 points put them a point ahead of Oman and behind qualified duo Saudi Arabia and Japan in Group B.