Communicators from South and Central Zones benefit from AFC Communications Workshop

Fri, 26 Aug, 2022

Communicators from South and Central Zones benefit from AFC Communications Workshop

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) shared best communication practices while providing a conducive platform for communicators to constructively discuss and share ideas at the AFC Communications Workshop (South & Central) which concluded on Thursday.

Organised virtually, more than 20 participants joined the three-day session which covered key topics such as digital and communications strategy as well as crisis communications. 

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Urawa defeat Jeonbuk on penalties to book final berth

Fri, 26 Aug, 2022

Urawa defeat Jeonbuk on penalties to book final berth

Saitama: Urawa Red Diamonds will play in the AFC Champions League™ 2022 final after goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa made a pair of penalty saves to ensure the J1 League side handed Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC a 3-1 shootout defeat at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Thursday following a 2-2 draw in 120 minutes.

Nishikawa’s heroics mean the J.League side will face the top club from West Asia in the continental showpiece over two legs on February 19 and 26.
 
Yusuke Matsuo had given Urawa an 11th minute lead before Paik Seung-ho struck from the penalty spot 10 minutes into the second half to take the game into extra-time, where late drama ensued before Urawa won the shoot-out. Han Kyo-won thought he had won the game for Jeonbuk with only four minutes remaining as he slid in to steer home Lee Seung-gi’s cross only for Kasper Junker to net the equaliser.
 
Nishikawa then denied Kim Bo-kyung and Lee Seung-gi in the first two rounds of spot-kicks and Ataru Esaka hit the winning penalty with one round remaining to take Urawa into the final for the fourth time in their history and the third time in six years.

IR Iran remain top in latest FIFA Men's World Ranking

Thu, 25 Aug, 2022

IR Iran remain top in latest FIFA Men's World Ranking

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran gained one spot to 22nd to remain Asia's top side in the latest FIFA Men's World Ranking released on Thursday.

The top 10 Asian teams stayed unchanged with  Qatar the other Asian team improving their ranking, moving up one notch to 48th.

Global appeal of AFC competitions underlined by the AFC Marketing Committee

Thu, 25 Aug, 2022

Global appeal of AFC competitions underlined by the AFC Marketing Committee

Kuala Lumpur: The steady rise of the AFC’s brand and world-class competitions as well as the undeniable passion for Asian football was lauded by the AFC Marketing Committee at its fourth meeting held virtually on Thursday.

In his opening address, Chairperson Dasho Ugen Tsechup hailed the growing commercial appeal and consumption of the AFC’s competitions which have continued to set new benchmarks in TV viewership, sponsorship activation returns and social media engagement.

Josue: Determination can take KL City into final

Thu, 25 Aug, 2022

Josue: Determination can take KL City into final

Kuala Lumpur: Paulo Josue is confident Kuala Lumpur City can reach the AFC Cup™ 2022 final in their debut season after seeing off Indonesia’s PSM Makassar 5-2 in the ASEAN Zonal final at the Kuala Lumpur Stadium on Wednesday.

The Brazilian produced a captain’s performance, scoring a brace to steer Kuala Lumpur to the Inter-Zone Semi-Finals.

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