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Group A: Kuwait, Oman book semi-final spots

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

Group A: Kuwait, Oman book semi-final spots

Kuwait City: Kuwait and Oman advanced to the semi-finals of the 2024 Gulf Cup after playing to 1-1 draws with Qatar and United Arab Emirates respectively on Friday.

Both finished on five points, with Oman topping the group on goal difference.

Group A: Kuwait, Oman close in on semi-finals

Wed, 25 Dec, 2024

Group A: Kuwait, Oman close in on semi-finals

Kuwait City: Hosts Kuwait and Oman took a giant step towards the 2024 Gulf Cup semi-finals with wins over the United Arab Emirates and Qatar respectively on Tuesday.

Both registered 2-1 victories to move up to four points and only need a draw when they face off on Friday to advance to the semi-finals.

West Asia Wrap: Al Duhail win QSL Cup; Air Force SC soar

Mon, 23 Dec, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Al Duhail win QSL Cup; Air Force SC soar

Doha: Al Duhail SC lifted their first silverware of the season after defeating Al Arabi in the QSL Cup on Friday.

Air Force SC took a firm grip on the Iraq Stars League title race while there were also matches in the United Arab Emirates and Jordan.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the domestic scene across West Asia with most leagues on a break due to the ongoing Gulf Cup.

Group A: Points shared in opening ties

Sun, 22 Dec, 2024

Group A: Points shared in opening ties

Kuwait City: Group A of the 2024 Gulf Cup got off to a balanced start with both opening matches ending in 1-1 draws on Saturday.

Oman denied hosts Kuwait a winning start while the United Arab Emirates fought back for a share of the points with Qatar.

Preview: Kuwait 2024 set to be a thriller

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Preview: Kuwait 2024 set to be a thriller

Kuwait City: The 2024 Gulf Cup promises thrilling encounters as eight teams are set to battle for regional glory with hosts Kuwait kicking off the tournament against Oman on Saturday.

Joining the pair in Group A are United Arab Emirates and Qatar, while defending champions Iraq headline Group B, which also includes Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Yemen.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the opening match-ups, with the tournament set to run from December 21 to January 3.

#ACLTwo Knockout Stage Draw finalised

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

#ACLTwo Knockout Stage Draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The 16 remaining teams discovered the road to glory following the conclusion of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 knockout stage draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The action promises to be spectacular, with the draw throwing up some fascinating ties.

Garcia takes over Qatar helm

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

Garcia takes over Qatar helm

Doha: Luis Garcia has been appointed head coach of the national team, the Qatar Football Association announced on Wednesday.

Garcia, formerly  Marquez Lopez’s assistant, will take over from the outgoing Spaniard, with his first assignment beginning with the 2024 Gulf Cup.

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad edge Al Nassr; Al Duhail stunned

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad edge Al Nassr; Al Duhail stunned

Doha: Al Ittihad stayed top of the Saudi Pro League 2024/25 after a thrilling 2-1 win over Al Nassr Club.

In Qatar, leaders Al Duhail SC were stunned by Al Khor while there were also matches in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across West Asia.

Group A - MD6: Al Wakrah SC (QAT) 0-2 FC Ravshan (TJK)

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

Group A - MD6: Al Wakrah SC (QAT) 0-2 FC Ravshan (TJK)

Al Wakrah: FC Ravshan stunned Qatar’s Al Wakrah 2-0 to end their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group A campaign with a solitary win on Wednesday.

The Tajikistan side bowed out of the tournament after finishing third in the standings with Al Wakrah - on four points - having already confirmed their knockout stage spot ahead of the match.

Jesus content as Al Hilal continue to cruise

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

Jesus content as Al Hilal continue to cruise

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC's stellar campaign in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 continued unabated after a 3-0 success against Al Gharafa on Tuesday, a performance which delighted head coach Jorge Jesus.

Marcos Leonardo put the Saudi Arabian side ahead in the 18th minute but Jesus’ charges had to be patient as Al Gharafa goalkeeper Sergio Rico denied them several times before a blitz towards the end confirmed the win.

MD6: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) 3-0 Al Gharafa SC (QAT)

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

MD6: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) 3-0 Al Gharafa SC (QAT)

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC returned to the summit of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 West Zone standings after a 3-0 win against Al Gharafa SC on Tuesday.

The four-time Asian champions moved level on 16 points with fellow Saudi Arabia side Al Ahli Saudi FC but with a better goal difference while Al Gharafa retained a slim chance of progression as they stayed on four points.

The result also meant UAE’s Al Wasl FC, who drew 1-1 with Qatar’s Al Rayyan SC on Monday, booked their place in the knockout stage.

Sanchez revels in Al Sadd’s tactical masterclass

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Sanchez revels in Al Sadd’s tactical masterclass

Riyadh: Al Sadd head coach Felix Sanchez lauded his team’s grit after a last-gasp penalty sealed a thrilling 2-1 win over Al Nassr Club on Monday, securing the Qatari side’s spot in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 knockout stage.

Al Nassr cancelled out Akram Afif’s opener through Romain Saiss’ own goal before the AFC Asian Player of the Year drew a foul in stoppage time with Adam Ounas converting from the spot.