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Central & South Asia Wrap: Persepolis move top; Bengaluru stay unbeaten

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

Central & South Asia Wrap: Persepolis move top; Bengaluru stay unbeaten

Tehran: Defending champions Persepolis took pole position in the Iran Pro League while there was no stopping Istiklol in the Tajikistan League.

In India, Bengaluru FC stretched their unbeaten run to six matches as they took a four-point lead at the top.

The-AFC.com brings a wrap of the past week’s domestic action across Central and South Asia.

Qualifiers - Group A: IR Iran 4-2 Jordan; Hong Kong, China 2-1 Syria

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

Qualifiers - Group A: IR Iran 4-2 Jordan; Hong Kong, China 2-1 Syria

Zarqa:  Islamic Republic of Iran defeated Jordan 4-2 in Group A of the Qualifiers to advance to the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Finals as one of the best five second-placed teams on Sunday.

With DPR Korea having already taken the top spot, Iran's qualification was thanks to Hong Kong, China edging Syria 2-1 in the group’s concluding tie. 

Qualifiers - Group A: Jordan 0-3 DPR Korea; Syria 0-1 IR Iran

Sat, 26 Oct, 2024

Qualifiers - Group A: Jordan 0-3 DPR Korea; Syria 0-1 IR Iran

Zarqa: DPR Korea confirmed their spot in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Finals after a 3-0 win over Jordan in Group A of the Qualifiers on Friday.

Islamic Republic of Iran defeated Syria 1-0 in the later match to confirm themselves as the group runners-up, which could possibly see them advancing as one of the best five second-placed teams. 

Japan stay top

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Japan stay top

Kuala Lumpur: Japan maintained their place as the highest ranked Asian side in the last FIFA Ranking update released on Thursday. 

The Samurai Blue, who beat Saudi Arabia and drew with Australia in Group C of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26, moved one spot up to 15th. 

Qualifiers - Group A: Jordan 1-2 Hong Kong, China; IR Iran 1-4 DPR Korea

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Qualifiers - Group A: Jordan 1-2 Hong Kong, China; IR Iran 1-4 DPR Korea

Zarqa: Hong Kong, China stunned Jordan 2-1 in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Qualifiers Group A tie on Wednesday. 

DPR Korea, meanwhile, made it three wins out of three with a 4-1 defeat of Islamic Republic of Iran.

Group A - MD3: FC Ravshan (TJK) 1-3 Tractor SC (IRN)

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Group A - MD3: FC Ravshan (TJK) 1-3 Tractor SC (IRN)

Dushanbe: Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh scored a first-half brace as Tractor FC eased to a 3-1 win over Tajikistan’s FC Ravshan to move into top spot in Group A of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 in Dushanbe on Wednesday.

Goals from the Islamic Republic of Iran international in the 26th and 32nd minutes gave the visitors total command of the tie and Tomislav Strkalj added the third 10 minutes from time to put the result beyond doubt.

The win is Tractor’s second of the campaign and moves the Tabriz-based side three points clear of second-placed Al Wakrah from Qatar while Ravshan have yet to secure their first point in the competition.

Al Nassr’s consistency thrills Pioli; Bakhtiarizadeh rues missed chances

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Al Nassr’s consistency thrills Pioli; Bakhtiarizadeh rues missed chances

Dubai: Head coach Stefano Pioli hailed Al Nassr Club’s improved second half performance as they sealed a vital 1-0 win over Islamic Republic of Iran’s Esteghlal FC in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

The Italian tactician credited the impact of Talisca, who was introduced as a second-half substitute and played a pivotal role in turning the game in Al Nassr’s favour.

MD3: Esteghlal FC (IRN) 0-1 Al Nassr Club (KSA)

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

MD3: Esteghlal FC (IRN) 0-1 Al Nassr Club (KSA)

Dubai: Aymeric Laporte’s late header earned Al Nassr Club a 1-0 win over Esteghlal in Dubai on Tuesday as the Saudi Pro League side continued their unbeaten start to the league phase of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25.

The Spain international nodded in from close range with nine minutes remaining to break the stubborn resistance of the side from the Islamic Republic of Iran and allow Stefano Piloi’s side to move onto seven points from their first three games.

That keeps Al Nassr two points adrift of domestic rivals Al Hilal SFC and Al Ahli Saudi FC in the western region while Esteghlal remain on three points, six behind the leaders with five matches remaining.

Group C - MD3: Sharjah FC (UAE) 3-1 Sepahan FC (IRN)

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Group C - MD3: Sharjah FC (UAE) 3-1 Sepahan FC (IRN)

Sharjah: UAE’s Sharjah FC secured their second win in Group C of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 after defeating Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan FC of Islamic Republic of Iran 3-1 on Tuesday.

The win keeps Sharjah's unbeaten run going, taking them up to seven points - four better than Sepahan who suffered their second defeat.

Sanchez buoyant about Al Sadd’s chances

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

Sanchez buoyant about Al Sadd’s chances

Doha: Head coach Felix Sanchez feels his Al Sadd SC side are on track for a place in the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 after beating Persepolis FC to collect their second win on Monday.

The Qatari side had to dig deep to secure the 1-0 victory in a match in which Persepolis had the better of the chances but Mateus Uribe’s first half goal was enough to decide the tie.

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Qualifiers - Group A: Hong Kong, China 1-7 IR Iran; DPR Korea 2-1 Syria

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

Qualifiers - Group A: Hong Kong, China 1-7 IR Iran; DPR Korea 2-1 Syria

Zarqa: Islamic Republic of Iran kicked off their bid for a place in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 with an impressive 7-1 win against Hong Kong, China in Group A of the Qualifiers on Monday.

DPR Korea secured their second win of the campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Syria to lead the group on six points.