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Necovski stars as Australia edge Thailand to lift title

Thu, 04 Jul, 2024

Necovski stars as Australia edge Thailand to lift title

Solo: Captain Jayden Necovski hit the winning spot-kick as Australia clinched their third ASEAN U16 Championship after defeating Thailand 8-7 on penalties on Wednesday.

Having emerged champions in 2008 and 2018, the Joeys showed nerves of steel to edge the War Elephants in the shootout at the Manahan Stadium after Thailand’s Chatchawat Sahanunchaichid failed to convert his penalty. 

Etheridge moves to Buriram United

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

Etheridge moves to Buriram United

Bangkok: Philippines goalkeeper Neil Etheridge has signed for reigning Thailand champions Buriram United.

Etheridge, 34, joins Buriram from English Championship side Birmingham City, having also previously featured for Cardiff City.

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 C: Heartbreak for Thailand

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

Group C: Heartbreak for Thailand

Bangkok:  It was heartbreak for Thailand despite defeating Singapore 3-1 in their concluding Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Group C tie on Tuesday.

The victory drew Thailand level on eight points with China PR but with both teams having an identical goal difference, the Southeast Asian side finished third on the head-to-head ratio.

Preview - Group C: Korea Republic v China PR; Thailand v Singapore

Sun, 09 Jun, 2024

Preview - Group C: Korea Republic v China PR; Thailand v Singapore

Seoul: China PR will have to avoid defeat against Korea Republic on Tuesday if they are to be absolutely sure of advancing from Group C of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

Hoping to capitalise will be Thailand, who host Singapore in Bangkok.

Group C: China PR 1-1 Thailand

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

Group C: China PR 1-1 Thailand

Shenyang: A 1-1 stalemate between China PR and Thailand in their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ tie on Thursday will see the pair enforced to wait until Tuesday’s Matchday Six ties to know their Group C destiny.

China will remain in the driving seat going into the final round of fixtures with a three-point advantage and Thailand needing to overcome an inferior goal difference. However, China will have the more testing tie with a visit to group winners Korea Republic, while Thailand host bottom side Singapore.

Preview - Group C: China PR v Thailand; Singapore v Korea Republic

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

Preview - Group C: China PR v Thailand; Singapore v Korea Republic

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic and China PR will aim to lock in the top two spots in Group C of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Thursday.

Korea Republic only need a draw against Singapore to book their spot in the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Finals while a win for China PR against Thailand will confirm their progression, which will also end the hopes of their Southeast Asian opponents.

ASEAN Wrap: Mariners win historic treble; Persib gain upper hand in title clash

Mon, 27 May, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: Mariners win historic treble; Persib gain upper hand in title clash

Kuala Lumpur: Central Coast Mariners posted a 3-1 extra-time victory against Melbourne Victory in the A-League Grand Final on Saturday to win their second consecutive Championship title – adding to their AFC Cup™ 2023/24 and Premiers Plate triumphs this season and becoming the first Australian club to complete a treble.

In Indonesia, Persib Bandung took a big step towards winning their first league title in a decade after a double from David da Silva helped Bojan Hodak’s side defeat Madura United 3-0 in the first leg of the Liga 1 final on Sunday while Bali United and Borneo FC played out a goalless draw in the first leg of their third-place playoff.

Defending champions Buriram United were knocked out of the Thai League Cup on Wednesday by Muangthong United who will now face BG Pathum United in the final while matches also took place in Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Myanmar, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from ASEAN.

Asia's finest learn Uzbekistan 2024 challengers

Mon, 27 May, 2024

Asia's finest learn Uzbekistan 2024 challengers

Kuala Lumpur: The continent's five representatives learnt their FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 opponents following the official draw in Samarkand on Sunday.

The 24 teams were divided into six groups for the September 14-October 6 global showpiece that will be contested in three cities.

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram complete hat-trick; Persib set up decider with Madura

Mon, 20 May, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram complete hat-trick; Persib set up decider with Madura

Kuala Lumpur: Buriram United secured their third successive Thai League 1 title on Friday without even kicking a ball after their closest challengers Bangkok United suffered a surprise 3-0 defeat to an already-relegated Police Tero before Guilherme Bissoli and Supachai Jaided handed them a celebratory 2-0 win against Uthai Thani on Saturday. 

Persib Bandung will face Madura United in a two-legged clash to decide the Liga 1 title in Indonesia while Melbourne Victory defeated Wellington Phoenix 2-1 in extra time to reach the A-League Grand Final where they will face Premiers Central Coast Mariners who overcame Sydney FC 2-1 on aggregate. 

Defending champions Johor Darul Ta’zim defeated Negeri Sembilan 3-1 in Malaysia while matches also took place in Vietnam, Singapore and the Philippines, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from ASEAN.