International Friendlies Wrap: Hong Kong, China shine; Singapore involved in thrillers
Kuala Lumpur: Several nations were involved in friendlies during the international break with Hong Kong, China continued showing progress under new head coach Ashley Westwood after an impressive 3-1 win over Philippines.
Thimphu: Bhutan’s Paro FC fought back to defeat Bashundhara Kings of Bangladesh 2-1 in their AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25 Group A tie on Friday to conclude their campaign on a high.
Kathmandu: Defending champions Bangladesh won the SAFF Women’s Championship 2024, beating hosts Nepal 2-1 in the final played at the Dasharath Stadium Kathmandu on Wednesday.
Group A - MD2: Bashundhara Kings (BAN) 0-4 East Bengal (IND)
Thimphu: India’s East Bengal boosted their AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25 hopes after sealing a comprehensive 4-0 win over Bashundhara Kings of Bangladesh in their Group A tie on Tuesday.
Qualifiers - Group B: Afghanistan 3-2 Bangladesh; Philippines 2-0 Cambodia
Phnom Penh: Afghanistan sealed their berth at the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 after coming from behind to defeat Bangladesh 3-2 in their final Group B match on Sunday.
Group A - MD1: Nejmeh SC (LBN) 1-0 Bashundhara Kings (BAN)
Thimphu: Lebanon’s Nejmeh SC started their AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25 Group A campaign on a positive note after edging Bashundhara Kings of Bangladesh 1-0 at Changlimithang Stadium on Saturday.
Qualifiers - Group B: Afghanistan 9-0 Macau; Bangladesh 1-0 Philippines
Phnom Penh: Afghanistan boosted their chances of qualifying for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 after cruising 9-0 past Afghanistan in their Qualifiers Group B tie on Wednesday.
Qualifiers - Group B: Macau 0-7 Philippines; Cambodia 1-0 Bangladesh
Phnom Penh: Philippines made a flying start to their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Qualifiers Group B campaign with a 7-0 win against Macau on Saturday.
Thimphu: Defending champions India beat Bangladesh 2-0 in the final to retain the SAFF U17 Championship title played at the Changlimithang Stadium, Thimphu, Bhutan on Monday.