MD6 Preview - Group G: Vietnam, Thailand in showdown for top spot

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

MD6 Preview - Group G: Vietnam, Thailand in showdown for top spot

Kuala Lumpur: Vietnam will host Thailand in the Asian Qualifiers on Tuesday with top spot in Group G at stake.

Malaysia, meanwhile, will be aiming for a second win against Indonesia after having defeated Thailand on Thursday as the race for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 continues in Group G.

www.the-afc.com/en/more/video/md1_-_group_g_thailand_vs_vietnam.html

www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/akira_nishino-thailand_3.html

www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/group_g_malaysia_vs_thailand.html

www.the-afc.com/en/more/video/md_1_-_group_g_indonesia_vs_malaysia.html

Matchday Six: Five things to look out for 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Matchday Six: Five things to look out for 

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Six of the Asian Qualifiers on Tuesday will see yet another round of thrills and spills with all eight groups to see key ties.

With qualification for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 to take a break till March after Tuesday's matches, the-AFC.com picks five things to look out for.

Road to Qatar 2022 & China 2023: How it stands at the halfway point

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Road to Qatar 2022 & China 2023: How it stands at the halfway point

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 reached the midway point following Thursday's Matchday Five.

There has been no shortage of excitement as the Continent's top 40 teams lock horns, with automatic qualification to the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Finals guaranteed for the eight group winners and four best second-placed teams.

That will also seal them a place in the third round of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, while the next 24 best-placed teams will advance to the final stage of qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

Nishino demands immediate response from Thailand

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Nishino demands immediate response from Thailand

Kuala Lumpur: Head coach Akira Nishino has demanded a more resolute performance from Thailand in their crunch match against Vietnam in Hanoi on Tuesday. 

Thailand suffered their first Asian Qualifiers defeat to Southeast Asian rivals Malaysia on Thursday, making the Vietnam tie even more important.

They are currently second in Group G, three points behind high-flying Vietnam who lead on 10 points following their victory over the United Arab Emirates on Matchday Five in the race to qualify for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

Van Marwijk: UAE will bounce back from setbacks

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Van Marwijk: UAE will bounce back from setbacks

Dubai: Head coach Bert van Marwijk has no doubt that United Arab Emirates will get their Asian Qualifiers campaign for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 back on track.

UAE suffered a 1-0 defeat to Vietnam in Hanoi on Thursday, on the back of a 2-1 loss to Thailand in October to leave the AFC Asian Cup 2019 semi-finalists third in Group G.

Vietnam lead the standings on 10 points, with Thailand second on seven and the UAE third on six and only ahead of Malaysia on goal difference after four matches.

Vietnam not there yet despite win over UAE, says Park

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vietnam not there yet despite win over UAE, says Park

Hanoi: Head coach Park Hang-seo credited Thursday's 1-0 Asian Qualifiers victory against United Arab Emirates as a team effort but warned that Vietnam still have a long, difficult road ahead.

Nguyen Tien Linh’s super strike was the difference as Vietnam held on for victory at My Dinh Stadium on Thursday to move top of Group E, while the UAE dropped to third place with six points from two wins and two defeats.

Vietnam still have four games left in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 qualification, and their next match is against regional rivals Thailand in Hanoi on Tuesday.

Malaysia’s Gan, from new father to national hero

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Malaysia’s Gan, from new father to national hero

Kuala Lumpur: Brendan Gan of Malaysia was delighted his sacrifice to leave his newborn son for national duties paid off handsomely when he helped his side defeat Thailand in the Asian Qualifiers on Thursday.

The 31-year-old midfielder sparked a brilliant comeback for Malaysia, who trailed to Chanathip Songkrasin’s early strike, before Gan scored one and assisted the winning goal for Mohamadou Sumareh in the second half.