Asian Qualifiers: Mongolia 2-0 Brunei Darussalam

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian Qualifiers: Mongolia 2-0 Brunei Darussalam

Ulaanbaatar: Goals by Tsedenbal Norjmoo and Naranbold Nyam-Osor secured Mongolia a 2-0 win over Brunei Darussalam in the first leg of their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup 2023 Preliminary Joint Qualification tie on Thursday.

Coached by Dutchman Robbie Servais, Brunei sorely missed their key players as Mongolia dominated proceedings from the word go with a brilliant display of attacking football.

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Mongolia's Tsedenbal scores first goal of Asian Qualifiers

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Mongolia's Tsedenbal scores first goal of Asian Qualifiers

Ulaanbaatar: Mongolia captain Tsedenbal Norjmoo has the honour of scoring the first goal of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup 2023 Preliminary Joint Qualification.

Tsedenbal found the back of the net in the ninth minute in the first leg tie against Brunei Darussalam as Mongolia went on to register a 2-0 win at the MFF Stadium in Ulaanbaatar.

Japan held, Vietnam defeat Thailand, India fall to Curacao

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Japan held, Vietnam defeat Thailand, India fall to Curacao

Toyota: Japan dominated but were left frustrated by Trinidad and Tobago goalkeeper Marvin Phillip as Wednesday's international friendly ended in a 0-0 draw. 

Japan attacked from the first blow of the whistle but could not find a way past the Trinidad defence and Phillip.

Japan next take on El Salvador at Hitomebore Stadium Miyagi on Sunday before leaving for the Copa America, which gets under way on June 14.

Japan will play in Group C of the Copa America with Chile, Ecuador and Uruguay also in the fray. Asian champions Qatar will play in Group B with Argentina, Colombia and Paraguay to contend with.

Qatar fall to early Brazilian goals

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qatar fall to early Brazilian goals

Brasilia: Early strikes by Brazil saw Qatar fall to a 2-0 defeat against the South American giants in an international friendly at the Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia on Wednesday.

Richarlison opened the scoring in the 17th minute but Brazil suffered a blow just after as talisman Neymar departed with pain in his right ankle.

Gabriel Jesus added a second goal in the 23rd minute and despite AFC Asian Cup champions Qatar's best efforts, the West Asians couldn't find a way past the Brazil defence.

Five things to watch this international break

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Five things to watch this international break

Kuala Lumpur: Four months after the end of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, national teams from across Asia are making personnel changes both on the pitch and in the dugout. The-AFC.com looks at how some sides are approaching this international break.

Evolution, not revolution for Uzbekistan

After his first tournament in charge of Uzbekistan, the AFC Asian Cup, ended in a Round-of-16 exit at the hands of Australia, Hector Cuper made nine changes to his squad ahead of friendlies with Turkey, DPR Korea and Syria.

Following the retirement of iconic goalkeeper Ignatiy Nesterov, it was Pakhtakor’s Eldor Suyunov who was handed the starting spot between the sticks in Antalya as the Uzbeks fell to a 2-0 defeat on Sunday.

Kyrgyz Republic primed for Bishkek homecoming

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Kyrgyz Republic primed for Bishkek homecoming

Bishkek: Kyrgyz Republic have named their final squad for next Tuesday’s friendly match against Palestine, the Central Asian side’s first fixture since January’s successful AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 campaign.

The 22-strong squad is dominated by national champions FC Dordoi, with 13 players provided by the Bishkek-based club, which is also coached by national team boss Alexander Krestinin.

The Akshumkar provided one of the feel-good stories of January’s Continental Finals, reaching the knockout stage on their tournament debut before losing to hosts United Arab Emirates in the Round of 16.

Malaysia warm up with win over Nepal, Uzbekistan beaten in Turkey

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Malaysia warm up with win over Nepal, Uzbekistan beaten in Turkey

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia warmed up for their impending FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifiers with a 2-0 victory over Nepal, while Uzbekistan were beaten by the same margin against Turkey, in friendly internationals played on Sunday.

MALAYSIA 2-0 NEPAL

 Malaysia defeated Nepal 2-0 as the Southeast Asians enter the final phase of their preparations for the first round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar Qualifiers.

Malaysia, who will face regional rivals Timor-Leste in the first round of the Qualifiers, turned on the power in the second half with Safawi Rashid and Shahrul Saad finding the back of the net at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil.