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ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Western United bring down high-flying Auckland

Mon, 23 Dec, 2024

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Western United bring down high-flying Auckland

Kuala Lumpur: Western United became the first team to beat Auckland FC in the A-League 2024/25 as Adelaide United closed in on the leaders.

Matches were also played in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Hong Kong, China, so join the-AFC.com as we get up to speed with the latest domestic action in ASEAN and East.

Year in Review - AFC Cup™ 2023/24

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Year in Review - AFC Cup™ 2023/24

Kuala Lumpur: Central Coast Mariners brought the curtains down on the AFC Cup™ by becoming the first Australian team to lift the coveted trophy after defeating Lebanon's Al Ahed in the final of the 2023/24 edition.

With the AFC Cup making way for a revamped continental club competition structure, Mariners were the ones standing tall at the end of a challenging campaign.

ASEAN Wrap: Five-star Buriram; JDT edge plucky Kuala Lumpur

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: Five-star Buriram; JDT edge plucky Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur: Dion Cools starred with a goal and an assist as Buriram United surged to a 5-1 win against Nakhon Ratchasima in the Thai League 1.

In Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur City FC went down fighting to Johor Darul Ta’zim in the first leg of the Malaysia Cup quarter-finals

There was also action in Indonesia and Australia, so join the-AFC.com as we recap the past week’s domestic action across Southeast Asia.

#ACLTwo Knockout Stage Draw finalised

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

#ACLTwo Knockout Stage Draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The 16 remaining teams discovered the road to glory following the conclusion of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 knockout stage draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The action promises to be spectacular, with the draw throwing up some fascinating ties.

ASEAN Wrap: JDT close in; Buriram back in charge

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: JDT close in; Buriram back in charge

Kuala Lumpur: Arif Aiman starred for Johor Darul Ta’zim as the 10-time Malaysia Super League champions continued their march towards another title.

Buriram United were equally impressive as they replaced Bangkok United as the Thai League 1 leaders.

Join the-AFC.com as we recap the past week’s domestic action across Southeast Asia.

Sydney’s rising stars impress Talay

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Sydney’s rising stars impress Talay

Sydney: Head coach Ufuk Talay beamed with pride after his experimental Sydney FC side defeated Kaya FC-Iloilo of the Philippines 3-1 in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 on Thursday.

Emerging talents Adrian Segecic, Patrick Wood and Jaiden Kucharski etched their name on the scoreboard with a goal each to seal second spot for Sydney in Group E with 12 points.

Talay emphasised the significance of giving young players the stage to demonstrate their potential.

Group E - MD6: Sydney FC (AUS) 3-1 Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI)

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Group E - MD6: Sydney FC (AUS) 3-1 Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI)

Sydney: Sydney FC will look forward to the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 knockout stage after cruising to a 3-1 win over Kaya FC-Iloilo of the Philippines in Group E on Thursday.

The Australian side finished second with 12 points, four adrift of group winners Sanfrecce Hiroshima of Japan.

Marinos’ Hutchinson celebrates return; Mariners disappoint Jackson

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

Marinos’ Hutchinson celebrates return; Mariners disappoint Jackson

Gosford: Interim head coach John Hutchinson celebrated an emotional homecoming after guiding Yokohama F. Marinos to a commanding 4-0 win over Australia’s Central Coast Mariners in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

Kenta Inoue scored an early brace and Anderson Lopes made it three before a dazzling free-kick from Jun Amano put an exclamation point on Yokohama’s dominant performance.

MD6: Central Coast Mariners (AUS) 0-4 Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

MD6: Central Coast Mariners (AUS) 0-4 Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)

Gosford: Yokohama F Marinos cruised to a third win in a row in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 as John Hutchison’s J1 League side handed Central Coast Mariners a 4-0 defeat in Gosford on Tuesday to strengthen their hopes of a place in the next phase.

Kenta Inoue struck in the sixth and 30th minutes to give the Japanese club a strong start at Central Coast Stadium before Anderson Lopes, in the 36th minute, and Jun Amano with a 70th minute free kick put the result beyond doubt.

Victory moves Marinos onto 13 points from six games going into the two-month break before the next round of matches while Central Coast remain on a solitary point and the chances of the A-League side claiming a place in the knockout rounds are all-but gone.

Preview - MD6: Central Coast Mariners (AUS) v Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Preview - MD6: Central Coast Mariners (AUS) v Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)

Gosford: Central Coast Mariners will have to be at their best if they are to take anything from Yokohama F. Marinos when the two sides meet in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

Australia's Mariners go into the tie with just a point while Marinos are in a team in form and are well placed to advance to the knockout stage.

ASEAN Wrap: Crown remain peerless; Kaya take charge

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: Crown remain peerless; Kaya take charge

Kuala Lumpur: Phnom Penh Crown FC continue to lead the way in the Cambodian Premier League after securing their 12th win of the season with Kaya FC-Iloilo moving to the top of the pile in the Philippines National League.

Domestic action also took place in Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Brunei Darussalam, so join the-AFC.com as we retrack the excitement across ASEAN this past week.

Al Haydos, Yamashita lead Asian nominees

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Al Haydos, Yamashita lead Asian nominees

Kuala Lumpur: Qatar’s Hasan Al Haydos and Ayaka Yamashita of Japan are among several Asian players nominated for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024.

Japan women’s head coach Futoshi Ikeda, Yui Hasegawa, Saki Kumagai and Australian duo Ellie Carpenter and Steph Catley have also been nominated.