Tokyo Olympics: Australia’s Matildas chasing history in semi-final showdown with Sweden

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: Australia’s Matildas chasing history in semi-final showdown with Sweden

Yokohama: Australia have already gone further than ever before at a major global tournament, but the opportunity to make more history will be there for the taking when they face Sweden in the Tokyo Olympics Women's Football semi-final on Monday.

Coming into the tournament without a win in over a year, and having been less than two minutes away from elimination in Friday’s gripping quarter-final against Great Britain, Tony Gustavsson’s side are not just still alive, but one win away from guaranteeing themselves a first ever Olympic football medal.

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Tokyo Olympics: Kubo looking forward to facing familiar foes as Japan get set for Spain

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: Kubo looking forward to facing familiar foes as Japan get set for Spain

Saitama: Takefusa Kubo has reason to relish Japan’s Tokyo Olympic's Men's Football semi-final against Spain more than most as Hajime Moriyasu readies his team for a shot at a place on the podium at Saitama Stadium on Tuesday.

The tournament hosts are looking to win their first Olympic medal in the men’s football tournament since claiming bronze in Mexico City in 1968, with the nation standing between the Japanese and a place in Saturday’s final the one that has largely shaped Kubo’s career.

Tokyo Olympics: Moriyasu shifts Japan's focus to Spain after New Zealand nail-biter

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: Moriyasu shifts Japan's focus to Spain after New Zealand nail-biter

Ibaraki: Head coach Hajime Moriyasu was left breathing a huge sigh of relief as he turned his focus to Tuesday’s Tokyo Olympics Men's Football semi-final against Spain after Japan emerged from a penalty shoot-out to see off New Zealand at Kashima Stadium.

Captain Maya Yoshida hit the decisive penalty to earn Japan a 4-2 shoot-out win over the OlyWhites after the two nations had shared a goalless 120 minutes in their quarter-final on Saturday.

Tokyo Olympics: Kerr delighted after Australia prevail in Kashima classic against Great Britain

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: Kerr delighted after Australia prevail in Kashima classic against Great Britain

Ibaraki: Australia’s Sam Kerr was full of joy after her side pulled off a sensational 4-3 extra-time win over Great Britain in their Tokyo Olympics Women's Football quarter-final on Friday.

Trailing 2-1 with less than two minutes remaining, the Matildas stayed in the contest thanks to last-gasp Kerr equaliser, setting the scene for a wild, seesawing period of extra time at the Kashima Stadium.

Qatar’s Almoez Ali scoops 2021 Gold Cup Top Scorer Award

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qatar’s Almoez Ali scoops 2021 Gold Cup Top Scorer Award

Las Vegas: Almoez Ali of Qatar has won the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup Top Scorer Award with four goals in five games.

Qatar were the guest team of this year’s Gold Cup and didn’t disappoint, scoring 12 goals in five matches. Ali was a big part of that with his quartet of goals.

Kyrgyz Republic's Murzaev embarks on new adventure with Chennaiyin FC

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Kyrgyz Republic's Murzaev embarks on new adventure with Chennaiyin FC

Chennai: Mirlan Murzaev is set to become the first Kyrgyz Republic player to play in the Indian Super League (ISL) after penning a one-year deal with Chennaiyin FC.

The towering striker is the second international recruit for the Chennai-based club ahead of the 2021-22 season, joining Brazilian midfielder Rafael Crivellaro who has been with Chennaiyin since 2019.

East Asia & ASEAN Wrap: Shenzhen claim famous win over Guangzhou FC in Guangdong derby

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

East Asia & ASEAN Wrap: Shenzhen claim famous win over Guangzhou FC in Guangdong derby

Kuala Lumpur: Guangzhou FC legend Gao Lin came back to haunt his former club by netting the winner to secure Shenzhen FC a famous 2-1 win in the Guangdong derby on Friday

In Korea Republic, Ulsan Hyundai dropped more points while victory for Gamba Osaka in Japan helped them rise towards the mid-table positions in the J1 League as their position suddenly looks much safer.

Elsewhere, there was domestic action in Malaysia, Cambodia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam and Macau, so join-the-AFC.com as we bring you up to date with the results from across East Asia and ASEAN.