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East Asia Wrap: Benfica crowned champions of Macau; Shenhua in hot pursuit of Port

Mon, 15 Jul, 2024

East Asia Wrap: Benfica crowned champions of Macau; Shenhua in hot pursuit of Port

Hong Kong: Benfica secured their sixth league title, and a first since 2018, in Macau after they defeated Cheng Fung 3-0 in the championship series of Liga de Elite on Saturday and took an unassailable seven-point lead over last season’s winners C.P.K.

Wu Lei took his tally to 21 goals for the season with another double as reigning champions Shanghai Port defeated Beijing FC 5-1 on Friday and maintained their two-point lead at the summit in China PR but second-placed Shanghai Shenhua, also unbeaten this season, kept up the chase with a 3-2 win against Changchun Yatai. 

After suffering defeats during the midweek, Gimcheon Sangmu and Ulsan Hyundai – the top two in Korea Republic – bounced back with victories at the weekend while there were also matches taking place in Japan and Guam, so join the-AFC.com as we look back at last week’s action from across East Asia.

East Asia Wrap: Gamba down Marinos; Gangwon inch closer to top

Mon, 08 Jul, 2024

East Asia Wrap: Gamba down Marinos; Gangwon inch closer to top

Hong Kong: Gamba Osaka posted a 4-0 win against Yokohama F. Marinos on Saturday and moved level with Kashima Antlers as the duo continue to put pressure on leaders Machida Zelvia while reigning champions Vissel Kobe sit six points from the top as the title race heats up in Japan. 

Only three points separate the top four in Korea Republic as leaders Gimcheon Sangmu, defending champions Ulsan Hyundai and Pohang Steelers all dropped points during the week, allowing fourth-placed Gangwon to move closer to the summit by defeating Gwangju 2-0 on Sunday.

Shanghai Shenhua registered a resounding 6-0 win against Shandong Taishan to remain within touching distance of leaders Shanghai Port in China PR while there were also matches taking place in Mongolia and Macau, so join the-AFC.com as we look back at last week’s action from across East Asia.

Asia at the Olympics - Women

Sun, 07 Jul, 2024

Asia at the Olympics - Women

Kuala Lumpur: Australia and Japan will be Asia's representatives at the Women's Olympic Football Tournament with both teams expecting to be challenging for medals.

Ahead of the 12-team tournament kicking off later this month, the-AFC.com takes a look at how Asian teams have previously fared at the Summer Games.

AFC Grassroots Charter welcomes CFA as eighth Gold member

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

AFC Grassroots Charter welcomes CFA as eighth Gold member

Beijing: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has recognised the Chinese Football Association (CFA) as the newest Gold level member under the acclaimed AFC Grassroots Charter.

Bestowed with a Silver level membership in 2018, the CFA’s steadfast efforts to enhance grassroots football in the country saw it become the eighth Member Association (MA) to receive a Gold level endorsement.

East Asia Wrap: Sangmu lead as Ulsan beaten in derby; Wu treble in Port win

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

East Asia Wrap: Sangmu lead as Ulsan beaten in derby; Wu treble in Port win

Hong Kong: The lead changed hands in Korea Republic for the third time in six matchdays with Gimcheon Sangmu emerging as the frontrunners after they beat Daegu FC 2-0 on Saturday and holders Ulsan Hyundai went down 2-1 to Pohang Steelers in the East Coast Derby on Sunday.

Wu Lei continues to score goals for fun in China PR as his hat-trick helped defending champions Shanghai Port preserve their two-point lead over rivals Shanghai Shenhua at the top following a 3-1 defeat of Zhejiang FC while Shandong Taishan suffered a 2-0 loss at the hands of Beijing FC on Sunday. 

Machida Zeliva’s lead in Japan increased to five points after a crucial 3-1 victory against Gamba Osaka while there were also matches taking place in Mongolia, Chinese Taipei, Macau and Guam, so join the-AFC.com as we look back at last week’s action from across East Asia.

Ivankovic urges China PR to believe

Sun, 30 Jun, 2024

Ivankovic urges China PR to believe

Kuala Lumpur: Branko Ivankovic wants his China PR squad to go into the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 believing they can compete with the other nations in Group C as the country attempts to secure a berth in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

The Chinese have not qualified for the FIFA World Cup Finals since making their debut appearance in Japan and Korea Republic in 2002 and Ivankovic’s side have been handed a tough task after being drawn against Japan, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Indonesia.

But after turning the nation’s qualifying campaign around in their last four matches in the second phase when he replaced Aleksandar Jankovic as coach in February, the experienced Croatian is confident his team can make an impact along the road to the Finals.

Asian hopefuls learn Road to 26 challengers

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Asian hopefuls learn Road to 26 challengers

Kuala Lumpur: The continent's path to the FIFA World Cup 2026 was finalised following the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 26 Preliminary Draw – AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road To 26 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 18 teams were divided into three groups, with eight confirmed berths and a possible additional spot via a playoff available for Asia at the FIFA World Cup 2026 to be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Kyrgyz Republic, Indonesia and Palestine are making their debuts at this stage of the AFC Asian Qualifiers.

East Asia Wrap: Falcons are Mongolian champions; Gamba overcome Vissel

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

East Asia Wrap: Falcons are Mongolian champions; Gamba overcome Vissel

Hong Kong: SP Falcons confirmed their first-ever league title in Mongolia after they overcame Khoromkhon 6-2 on Saturday, thereby also punching their ticket for the inaugural AFC Challenge League™ (ACGL) – the group stage of which is slated to kick off on October 26. 

In Japan, reigning champions Vissel Kobe suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of red-hot Gamba Osaka, who moved within two points of the top where Machida Zelvia have a two-point advantage despite settling for a goalless draw against Avispa Fukuoka on Saturday. 

Ulsan Hyundai edged Jeju United in a closely contested encounter to preserve their two-point lead in Korea Republic while there were also matches taking place in China PR, Chinese Taipei and Macau, so join the-AFC.com as we look back at last week’s action from across East Asia.

Know Your Team: China PR

Tue, 18 Jun, 2024

Know Your Team: China PR

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 takes place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on June 27.

Eighteen teams will be bidding to advance to the FIFA World Cup Finals 2026, which will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.

As anticipation builds for the draw, the-AFC.com continues our series on the teams hoping to book one of the eight spots to the Finals, with China PR the focus of our attention.

East Asia Wrap: Gangwon stay red-hot; Zelvia open up lead in Japan

Mon, 17 Jun, 2024

East Asia Wrap: Gangwon stay red-hot; Zelvia open up lead in Japan

Hong Kong: Gangwon FC recorded their fifth successive win in K League 1 after they defeated Suwon FC 3-1 on Saturday to move one point behind defending champions and leaders Ulsan Hyundai who continued their struggles, dropping points for the fifth time in last seven matches. 

In Japan, Machida Zelvia established a two-point lead at the top of the J1 League standings with an impressive 3-1 win against Yokohama F. Marinos while second-placed Kashima Antlers slipped up in a stalemate with 15th-placed Albirex Niigata on Sunday.

Leaders Shanghai Shenhua were held to a draw by Chengdu Rongcheng presenting defending champions Shanghai Port with a chance to go top in China PR, while matches also took place in Mongolia, Chinese Taipei, Macau and Guam, so join the-AFC.com as we bring you up to speed with the action from across East Asia.

#AFCU17 Qualifying groups decided

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

#AFCU17 Qualifying groups decided

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ 2025 Qualifiers was finalised at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 43 teams were divided into 10 groups - seven of four each and three of five - with the Qualifiers to be played between October 19 and 27, 2024.

The 10 group winners and five best second-placed teams will advance to the Finals, with Saudi Arabia scheduled to host the tournament.

Ivankovic: China PR must work hard to move up to next level

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Ivankovic: China PR must work hard to move up to next level

Seoul: It wasn’t the result that China PR wanted from their final Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Group C match against Korea Republic but head coach Branko Ivankovic was relieved that their main goal was still achieved.

The 1-0 defeat made for a nervous wait with focus shifting to Thailand’s match against Singapore but the Southeast Asian side, needing to win by three clear goals, fell just short in a  3-1 victory, enabling China PR to seal a spot in the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers and a place at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Finals.