2021 AFC Cup: Where to watch

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2021 AFC Cup: Where to watch

Kuala Lumpur: The search for the 2021 AFC Cup champions moves a step closer with this week's West Zonal Semi-finals and Inter-Zone Semi-final.

Three-time champions Kuwait SC will face Bahrain's Muharraq Club in the West Zonal Final on October 20 after both produced spectacular performances in the semi-finals on Monday and Tuesday.

The Inter-Zone Semi-final on Wednesday will see Uzbekistan's FC Nasaf hosting India's ATK Mohun Bagan, with the winners to play Hong Kong's Lee Man in the Inter-Zone Final on October 20.

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Al Wahda clinch penalty shootout victory over Sharjah to confirm AFC Champions League quarter-final ticket

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Al Wahda clinch penalty shootout victory over Sharjah to confirm AFC Champions League quarter-final ticket

Sharjah: United Arab Emirates’ Al Wahda FSCC edged out compatriots Sharjah FC 5-4 on penalties to reach the 2021 AFC Champions League quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw at the end of 120 minutes at Sharjah Stadium on Tuesday.

The two domestic rivals were eyeing a return to the quarter-finals with Sharjah’s only appearance at that stage dating back to 2004 and Al Wahda last making the last eight in 2007.

Oliveira powers Japan past Angola in FIFA Futsal World Cup opener

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Oliveira powers Japan past Angola in FIFA Futsal World Cup opener

Klaipėda: Japan kicked off their FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021 Group E campaign with a thrilling 8-4 win over Angola at the Klaipėda Arena on Tuesday. 

The win is a boost to Japan in their bid to advance to the knockout stage with the East Asians to face Spain, who defeated Paraguay 4-0 earlier, next on Friday.

Aboubakar stars as Al Nassr defeat Tractor FC to keep AFC Champions League dream alive

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Aboubakar stars as Al Nassr defeat Tractor FC to keep AFC Champions League dream alive

Doha: Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr beat Islamic Republic of Iran's Tractor FC 1-0 in the 2021 AFC Champions League Round of 16 to continue their charge towards a first title in the competition.

The Saudi Pro League side join fellow Riyadh side Al Hilal SFC, Islamic Republic of Iran’s Persepolis FC and Al Wahda FSCC in the West Zone’s quarter-finals, with the draw to be held on Friday.

Persepolis' Torabi strikes late winner as Istiklol's AFC Champions League run ends

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Persepolis' Torabi strikes late winner as Istiklol's AFC Champions League run ends

Dushanbe: A 90th-minute winner from Mahdi Torabi gave Persepolis FC a 1-0 victory over tournament debutants FC Istiklol in their 2021 AFC Champions League Round of 16 clash at Republican Central Stadium on Tuesday.

With the match seemingly destined to go to extra-time, Torabi floated a speculative effort into teenage goalkeeper Mukhriddin Hasanov’s top corner, sending the 2020 runners-up to the last eight for the fourth time in five seasons.
Torabi’s decisive strike ended a highly impressive maiden AFC Champions League campaign from Istiklol, who became the first team from Tajikistan to reach the tournament’s knockout stage.

IR Iran get FIFA Futsal World Cup campaign off to a flying start with win over Serbia

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

IR Iran get FIFA Futsal World Cup campaign off to a flying start with win over Serbia

Vilnius: Islamic Republic of Iran opened their FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021 campaign brightly with a 3-2 win over Serbia in Group F at the Vilnius Arena on Tuesday.

IR Iran, seeking to emulate if not better their third-placed finish in the 2016 edition, were always on the front foot against Serbia and will now aim to make it two wins in a row when they play the United States on Sunday.