Persepolis see off Pakhtakor to book AFC Champions League semi-final berth

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Persepolis see off Pakhtakor to book AFC Champions League semi-final berth

Doha: A second-half brace from Isa Al Kasir earned Persepolis FC a 2-0 win over Pakhtakor in the quarter-final of the 2020 AFC Champions League and a place in the semi-final for the third time in four years.

Both teams were going into their third AFC Champions League quarter-final, a record for their respective nations, and both boasted mean defences, with Persepolis conceding just once in their last five games and Pakhtakor once in their last four.

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Al Nassr through to first AFC Champions League semi-final with win over Al Ahli Saudi

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Al Nassr through to first AFC Champions League semi-final with win over Al Ahli Saudi

Doha: Al Nassr reached the AFC Champions League semi-final for the first time in their history after a convincing 2-0 win over compatriots Al Ahli Saudi FC at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Wednesday.

Both teams went into the quarter-final game with their strikers looking to extend personal scoring runs; Al Ahli’s Omar Al Soma had scored 10 goals in his 10 league starts against Al Nassr, while Abderazzak Hamdallah was level with Shanghai SIPG’s Hulk in scoring in nine consecutive AFC Champions League matches, and was hoping to make the record his.

AFC Champions League Round of 16 (WEST) Toyota Player of the Week: Isa Al Kasir

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Champions League Round of 16 (WEST) Toyota Player of the Week: Isa Al Kasir

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Doha: Persepolis FC's Isa Al Kasir has been voted by the fans as the 2020 AFC Champions League Round of 16 (WEST) Toyota Player of the Week.

Qatar in Group D of 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qatar in Group D of 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup

Miami: Reigning AFC Asian Cup champions Qatar have been drawn in Group D for their inaugural appearance in the Concacaf Gold Cup.

Felix Sanchez's squad, preparing for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, have Honduras, Grenada and Panama for company in the 2021 edition of the tournament.

Vote for your AFC International Player of the Week

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vote for your AFC International Player of the Week

Kuala Lumpur: After accumulating tens of thousands of votes in the opening two editions, we continue our weekly celebration of some of Asia’s best performers on the global stage; the AFC International Player of the Week.

Among our 10 nominees – up from eight due to the sheer scale of outstanding performers – are some of the continent’s biggest stars, but who deserves this week’s title? It’s up to you to decide.

Here are our contenders from September 22 to 28.

Li Tie includes Browning, Fernando in China PR training squad

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Li Tie includes Browning, Fernando in China PR training squad

Shanghai: Overseas-born duo Tyias Browning and Fernando Henrique have earned their first call ups for the China PR national team after head coach Li Tie selected the pair for a training camp in Shanghai next week.

The duo, who both play for Guangzhou Evergrande, are among a 28-man squad that features six players from the Chinese Super League champions and who will continue the country’s preparations for the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 next year.

Gustavsson confirmed as new Matildas boss

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Gustavsson confirmed as new Matildas boss

Sydney: The head coach tasked with leading Australia at their home FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023 has been revealed, with Tony Gustavsson confirmed as the team’s new boss on Tuesday.

The Swede has been appointed on a four-year deal, which will include the 2023 global Finals, the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, and the Olympic Games of both 2021 and 2024.