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Kim steps down as Malaysia head coach

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

Kim steps down as Malaysia head coach

Kuala Lumpur: Kim Pan-gon has resigned as the Malaysia national team head coach due to personal commitments, the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) said on Tuesday.

FAM said Kim, who took charge in 2022, will be replaced by Spaniard Pau Vicente on an interim basis, assisted by E. Elavarasan.

ASEAN Wrap: Kaya sign off in style; Late blitz sees Sailors win

Mon, 15 Jul, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: Kaya sign off in style; Late blitz sees Sailors win

Kuala Lumpur: By recording a 3-0 win against Loyola FC on the final matchday of the Philippines Football League on Saturday, Kaya FC-Iloilo wrapped up their league campaign unbeaten, ending their season with 13 wins and a draw from 14 matches and finishing four points ahead of runners-up Cebu FC. 

Belgian winger Maxime Lestienne scored two goals in second-half added time to guide Lion City Sailors to a 4-2 victory over Balestier Khalsa on Saturday and remain level on points with Tampines Rovers at the top of the table in Singapore.
 
Reigning champions Johor Darul Ta’zim overcame Sabah 3-1 to maintain their perfect start while Shan United, Yangon United and Hantharwady United all made it two wins out of two matches in Myanmar, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from ASEAN.

ASEAN Wrap: Kaya are PFL champions; Thanh Hoa retain National Cup

Mon, 08 Jul, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: Kaya are PFL champions; Thanh Hoa retain National Cup

Kuala Lumpur: Kaya FC-Iloilo secured their second league title in as many seasons after they registered a narrow 1-0 win against Davao Aguilas in the penultimate set of fixtures in the Philippines on Sunday while their closest challengers Cebu FC were beaten 2-1 by Stallion Laguna.

In Vietnam, Thanh Hoa FC retained their National Cup title after a thrilling title clash at the Thanh Hoa Stadium where there was nothing to separate them and three-time winners Hanoi FC in regulation time before the defending champions came out on top in the penalty shootout.
 
Selangor FC squeezed through to the semi-finals of the Malaysia FA Cup after defeating Kuching City in a penalty shootout while matches also took place in Singapore and Myanmar, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from ASEAN.

ASEAN Wrap: Nam Dinh crowned Vietnamese champions; JDT win big in FA Cup

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: Nam Dinh crowned Vietnamese champions; JDT win big in FA Cup

Kuala Lumpur: Nam Dinh emerged as the Vietnamese champions with one game to spare after they defeated bottom side Khanh Hoa 5-1 on Tuesday, courtesy of a Rafaelson hat-trick, and celebrated their V.League 1 triumph with a 3-1 win against Quang Nam in their final league outing on Sunday. 

Johor Darul Ta’zim all but confirmed a place in the semi-finals of the FA Cup in Malaysia after they posted a 5-0 win against Malaysian University in the quarter-final first leg on Saturday while Terengganu FC, Kuching City and Kedah Darul Aman all have leads to protect going into this week’s return fixtures.
 
In Singapore, leaders Lion City Sailors dropped points for the first time this season letting Tampines Rovers move level on points with them at the top while Kaya FC-Iloilo maintained a one-point lead over Cebu FC in the Philippines, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from ASEAN.

ASEAN Wrap: Shan United secure League Cup; Lion City record statement win

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: Shan United secure League Cup; Lion City record statement win

Kuala Lumpur: Ye Yint Aung bagged the only goal of the final as Shan United edged perennial rivals Yangon United 1-0 at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon on Wednesday to secure the MNL League Cup – their first silverware of the new season after claiming the Myanmar National League title last time around. 

In Singapore, Lion City Sailors made their title intentions clear after posting a huge 7-1 victory against two-time defending champions Albirex Niigata (S) on Sunday, but Tampines Rovers and Geylang International also remain unbeaten in the early stages of the campaign.
 
Heberty’s hat-trick helped Johor Darul Ta’zim defeat Sri Pahang 3-0 and maintain the perfect start to their title defence in Malaysia, while there were also matches taking place in Vietnam and the Philippines, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from ASEAN.

ASEAN Wrap: Maiden cup triumphs for Bangkok, BG Pathum; Leaders Nam Dinh held in Vietnam

Mon, 17 Jun, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: Maiden cup triumphs for Bangkok, BG Pathum; Leaders Nam Dinh held in Vietnam

Kuala Lumpur: Bangkok United got their hands on the Thai FA Cup for the very first time after they edged second division side Dragon Pathumwan Kanchanaburi in a penalty shootout on Saturday, while Teerasil Dangda emerged the hero as BG Pathum United edged Muangthong United 1-0 in the League Cup title clash the following day. 

Nam Dinh saw their lead at the top cut to four points in Vietnam after they were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw with Ho Chi Minh City while second-placed Binh Dinh edged Hoang Anh Gia Lai 1-0 to register their third consecutive win in the V.League 1.
 
In Malaysia, PDRM were knocked out of the FA Cup by lower division side Malaysian University while there were also matches taking place in Singapore and the Philippines, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from ASEAN.

#AFCU20 Qualifiers draw finalised

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

#AFCU20 Qualifiers draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ 2025 Qualifiers concluded at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 45 teams were divided into 10 groups - five of four each and five of five each - with the Qualifiers to be played between September 21 and 29, 2024.

The 10 group winners and five best second-placed teams will advance to the Finals, with China PR scheduled to host the tournament.

#AFCU17 Qualifying groups decided

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

#AFCU17 Qualifying groups decided

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ 2025 Qualifiers was finalised at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 43 teams were divided into 10 groups - seven of four each and three of five - with the Qualifiers to be played between October 19 and 27, 2024.

The 10 group winners and five best second-placed teams will advance to the Finals, with Saudi Arabia scheduled to host the tournament.

Group D: Malaysia fight back to beat Chinese Taipei

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

Group D: Malaysia fight back to beat Chinese Taipei

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia came from behind to defeat Chinese Taipei 3-1 in their final Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Group D tie on Tuesday.

Despite the win, Malaysia are almost certain to miss out on the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers as only a seven-goal defeat for Kyrgyz Republic against Oman later on Tuesday will enable the Southeast Asian side to progress.

Preview - Group D: Malaysia v Chinese Taipei; Oman v Kyrgyz Republic

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

Preview - Group D: Malaysia v Chinese Taipei; Oman v Kyrgyz Republic

Muscat: Kyrgyz Republic are looking to cap an impressive Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ campaign by clinching a place in the next stage with a positive result against Oman on Tuesday.

Malaysia, meanwhile, will have to defeat Chinese Taipei by a sizable margin and hope Oman beat Kyrgyz Republic to advance.  

Kim believes Malaysia will do it

Fri, 07 Jun, 2024

Kim believes Malaysia will do it

Bishkek: Head coach Kim Pan Gon is adamant that Malaysia still have a chance despite settling for a 1-1 draw against Kyrgyz Republic in Group D of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Thursday. 

The result left Malaysia third in the standings, three points behind their Central Asian opponents with Oman having confirmed qualification after a 3-0 win over Chinese Taipei. 

Kim’s side face Chinese Taipei on Tuesday, needing to win by a sizable margin and hoping that Oman defeat Kyrgyz Republic to achieve a miraculous qualification for the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers and secure an early ticket to the 2027 Asian Cup.

Group D: Kyrgyz Republic 1-1 Malaysia

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

Group D: Kyrgyz Republic 1-1 Malaysia

Bishkek:  Kyrgyz Republic and Malaysia played to a 1-1 draw in their penultimate Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Group D match on Thursday.

The result maintained Kyrgyz Republic’s place in the qualifying spots heading into their meeting with already qualified Oman on Tuesday while Malaysia will face Chinese Taipei, with the Southeast Asian side still with an outside chance of progression.