We will be on our toes, says Japan's Moriyasu

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

We will be on our toes, says Japan's Moriyasu

Tokyo: Head coach Hajime Moriyasu will not be underestimating Japan’s opposition in Round 2 of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 when the Samurai Blue launch their quest against Myanmar on September 10.

Moriyasu’s side are the top seeds in Group F and travel to Yangon to take on the Southeast Asian nation in their second round opener with the Japan coach sounding a note of caution to his players.

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MD1 Preview - Group A: Home teams seek winning starts

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

MD1 Preview - Group A: Home teams seek winning starts

Kuala Lumpur: Guam and the Philippines will be aiming for winning starts when they begin their respective FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Asian Qualifiers' campaigns on Thursday.

Guam face Maldives in the opening match of the second round of the Asian Qualifiers while Philippines will face Syria later in the day.

MD1 Preview - Group B: Hopefuls seek early advantage

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

MD1 Preview - Group B: Hopefuls seek early advantage

Kuala Lumpur: Group B of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 is set for an exciting start as the four teams in action on Matchday One look to hit the ground running.

With Australia the fifth team in the group, Chinese Taipei will be targeting full points against Jordan while Kuwait will expect the same against Nepal.

MD1 Preview - Group C: Cast set for tough campaigns

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

MD1 Preview - Group C: Cast set for tough campaigns

Kuala Lumpur: There will be no margin for error for the four Group C teams who kick off their Asian Qualifiers' campaigns for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 on Thursday.

With Islamic Republic of Iran the fifth team in the group, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Bahrain and Iraq will be seeking opening day wins for an early boost to their respective campaigns.

MD1 Preview - Group F: Familiar foes await

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

MD1 Preview - Group F: Familiar foes await

Kuala Lumpur: A Central Asian derby pits Tajikistan against neighbours Kyrgyz Republic, while Mongolia look to make further history when they host Myanmar as Group F of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Asian Qualifiers begin on Thursday.

Tajikistan and Mongolia will be aiming to make the best of their respective opening ties at home and seal an early advantage on their road to Qatar 2022 and China 2023.

MD1 Preview - Group G: Exciting ASEAN derbies ahead

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

MD1 Preview - Group G: Exciting ASEAN derbies ahead

Kuala Lumpur: The teams may be competing for a place on the world stage, but there is a distinctly Southeast Asian flavour to Thursday’s opening day of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Asian Qualifiers Group F.

Both of the group’s opening fixtures are hotly anticipated ASEAN derbies, with Thailand hosting Vietnam in Pathum Thani, and Malaysia travelling to Jakarta to face neighbours Indonesia.

MD1 Preview - Group H: Teams set to battle Korea Republic for supremacy

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

MD1 Preview - Group H: Teams set to battle Korea Republic for supremacy

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic will set the pace but the East Asians won't have it easy in Group H of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

The two-time AFC Asian Cup champions will not be in action on Thursday with Matchday One to be contested by their four rivals in the group - DPR Korea, Lebanon, Sri Lanka and Turkmenistan.