ASEAN Wrap: United City off to perfect start as football resumes in the Philippines

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ASEAN Wrap: United City off to perfect start as football resumes in the Philippines

Kuala Lumpur: Two wins in four days saw United City FC pick up six points from six as they got their maiden season in the Philippines Football League of to a dream start. 

Just two points separate the top three teams in Vietnam after the game between league leaders Viettel and defending champions Hanoi FC ended in a stalemate, while pacesetters BG Pathum United continued their remarkable run in Thailand.

And Tampines Rovers returned to the top of the standings in Singapore, so join the-AFC.com as we review the action from across ASEAN.

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Bracket Challenge – RO16: Safawi Rasid (JDT) v Oday Al Jafal (Al Shorta)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Bracket Challenge – RO16: Safawi Rasid (JDT) v Oday Al Jafal (Al Shorta)

Kuala Lumpur: Another day, another couple of fantastic goals from the past 10 years of the AFC Cup as the Bracket Challenge moves deeper into the Round of 16. 

Up next, the-AFC.com features a Safawi Rasid thunderbolt from Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim in the 2018 edition and he faces off against an emphatic finish from Syrian side Al Shorta's Oday Al Jafal in 2012.

Bracket Challenge – RO16: Safee Sali (JDT) vs Mohammad Al Wakid (Al Jaish)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Bracket Challenge – RO16: Safee Sali (JDT) vs Mohammad Al Wakid (Al Jaish)

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Cup Bracket Challenge Round of 16 moves into its second day and we've got another pair of outstanding goals for you to enjoy. 

Up next is Malaysian Safee Sali's stunning overhead kick for Johor Darul Ta'zim which goes up against an outrageous effort from Syrian Mohammad Al Wakid as he scored from inside his own half for Al Jaish.

Vote for your best AFC Champions League 2020 (West) Team: Midfielders

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vote for your best AFC Champions League 2020 (West) Team: Midfielders

Kuala Lumpur: As football lovers across Asia look forward to the resumption of the 2020 AFC Champions League (East), the-AFC.com continues its quest to find out who the fans consider the Best XI from the West Asia stage.

Over the past two weeks we have seen the goalkeeper and the back four in front of him decided, so now it's time to turn our attention to the midfield and find out who you consider the top trio.

So, here are the 10 players in contention for three places in the centre of the park. Review the candidates and then select your favourite for this all-star XI in the poll below.

West Asia Wrap: Seeb end 44-year wait to clinch Oman title

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

West Asia Wrap: Seeb end 44-year wait to clinch Oman title

Dubai: Seeb ended a long wait as they lifted the Oman Professional League title on Sunday.

Al Sadd, meanwhile, will take on Al Arabi in the Qatar Amir Cup final while Al Nassr are facing early troubles in the Saudi Pro League.

Join the-AFC.com as we review the latest round of domestic action in West Asia.

Defending champions Johor Darul Ta'zim to face Kuching FA in Malaysia Cup opener

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Defending champions Johor Darul Ta'zim to face Kuching FA in Malaysia Cup opener

Kuala Lumpur: Defending champions Johor Darul Ta'zim were drawn to face Kuching FA in the first round of the Malaysia Cup on Sunday.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tournament will be played on a knock-out basis and Malaysia Super League champions JDT will be confident of advancing to the quarter-finals.

The most popular football clubs: India

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

The most popular football clubs: India

Goa: With the start of the 2020-21 Indian Super League (ISL) in Goa now just a few weeks away, the-AFC.com continues its series of looking at Asia's biggest football clubs as we turn our attention to the Continent's second most populous country: India. 

Football in the South Asian nation has been part of the sporting calendar for well over a century, with the country being home to several of Asia's most historic clubs. In recent years, the emergence of the ISL has led to a number of sides from all across India springing into existence as football has moved into an exciting new era.

Taking into account history, fanbase and recent success, the-AFC.com has selected five teams as India's most popular clubs and asks you, the fans, to vote for your favouritie.