Asian Referees mark debut on global stage

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

Asian Referees mark debut on global stage

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s resolve to develop and produce world-class match officials was further strengthened with the appointment of six Asian referees and assistant referees at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024.

The eighth edition of the competition, taking place from October 16 to November 3, will witness all six officials take their places in history as they mark their debut on the global stage.

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Mixed emotions for Palestine’s Daboub, Kuwait’s Pizzi

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

Mixed emotions for Palestine’s Daboub, Kuwait’s Pizzi

Doha: It was a case of mixed emotions for Palestine and Kuwait after their pulsating 2-2 draw in Group B of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 on Tuesday.

Palestine head coach Makram Daboub was overjoyed after his side snatched a share of the spoils thanks to Zeid Qunbar’s goal in the third minute of added time to pick up only their second point while his Kuwaiti counterpart Juan Antonio Pizzi was disappointed that his team allowed victory to slip away.

Radmanovic proud of Uzbekistan; Bento rues missed chances

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

Radmanovic proud of Uzbekistan; Bento rues missed chances

Tashkent: Uzbekistan acting head coach Vlado Radmanovic hailed his side's resilience after they secured a 1-0 victory over the United Arab Emirates in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group A fixture on Tuesday.

A slow start required Radmanovich to make adjustments in the second half, with Uzbekistan securing a first-ever home victory over the UAE.

Group B: Korea Republic 1-1 Colombia

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

Group B: Korea Republic 1-1 Colombia

Santo Domingo: Casey Phair's penalty secured Korea Republic a 1-1 draw with Colombia in their opening FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 Group B tie on Wednesday.

In the group's other tie, two-time champions Spain began their title defence with an impressive 3-1 win over the United States.

Saudi Arabia’s Mancini admits disappointment; Talajic hails Bahrain’s resilience

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

Saudi Arabia’s Mancini admits disappointment; Talajic hails Bahrain’s resilience

Jeddah: Head coach Roberto Mancini did not hide his disappointment after Saudi Arabia were held to a goalless draw by Bahrain in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group C encounter on Tuesday.

The Green Falcons dominated possession, had more than twice the number of shots compared to Bahrain and even a penalty kick, but were unable to put away any of those chances.

Ghalenoei: A great day for IR Iran

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

Ghalenoei: A great day for IR Iran

Dubai: Head coach Amir Ghalenoei will always fondly remember Islamic Republic of Iran’s 4-1 win over Qatar in the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 which took them to the top of the Group A standings on Tuesday.

Sardar Azmoun and Mohammed Mohebi netted a brace each to cancel out Almoez Ali’s opener to move Iran up to 10 points, level with Uzbekistan but ahead on goal difference.