Uzbekistan to host AFC Women’s Club Championship 2022™ – Pilot Tournament in the West

Fri, 20 May, 2022

Uzbekistan to host AFC Women’s Club Championship 2022™ – Pilot Tournament in the West

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed the first of two host Member Associations (MAs) for the biggest-ever edition of the AFC Women’s Club Championship™ – Pilot Tournament, which will be held from August 15 to 28, 2022.

The Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) will host the tournament for the clubs in the West, which is scheduled for August 20 to 26, while the host and match dates for the East will be determined in due course in the first edition to be held across the two AFC regions.

Al Malki determined to power Dhofar Club into knockout stage

Fri, 20 May, 2022

Al Malki determined to power Dhofar Club into knockout stage

Kuwait City: Scoring a goal in his AFC Cup™ debut has whetted Omar Al Malki’s appetite, with the forward now aiming to power Dhofar Club into the West Zonal semi-finals.

The 28-year-old was a key player in his side’s 3-0 win against Shabab Al Khalil of Palestine on Wednesday as Dhofar enjoyed a perfect start to their Group B campaign at Kuwait SC stadium.

Al Fayha upset Al Hilal to win historic Saudi King’s Cup

Fri, 20 May, 2022

Al Fayha upset Al Hilal to win historic Saudi King’s Cup

Jeddah: Saudi Pro League newcomers Al Fayha FC stunned Al Hilal SFC 3-1 on penalties to clinch their maiden Saudi King’s Cup at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Thursday.

The two sides were locked at 1-1 after extra time with Al Fayha prevailing in the penalty shootout thanks to a superb performance from their Serbian goalkeeper Vladimir Stojkovic.

Japan simply unstoppable, Chinese Taipei back on track

Thu, 19 May, 2022

Japan simply unstoppable, Chinese Taipei back on track

Shah Alam: Japan secured their second successive win in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022™ East Zone Qualifiers after beating Mongolia on Thursday. 

Chinese Taipei, meanwhile, revived their qualification hopes with a 4-2 win over Hong Kong. 

Thai women seal futsal gold; Vietnam to face Thailand in men's football final

Thu, 19 May, 2022

Thai women seal futsal gold; Vietnam to face Thailand in men's football final

Hanoi: Vietnam and Thailand will battle for the Hanoi SEA Games men's football gold medal after extra-time wins in Thursday's semi-finals.

Sixteen-time champions Thailand edged Indonesia 1-0 while defending champions Vietnam  defeated Malaysia with a similar score.

Thailand, meanwhile, retained the women's futsal gold medal after defeating Vietnam 2-1 in their final group match. 

Al Ansar's Abu Zema satisfied with draw against Kuwait SC

Thu, 19 May, 2022

Al Ansar's Abu Zema satisfied with draw against Kuwait SC

Seeb: Al Ansar head coach Abdullah Abu Zema commended his side’s fighting spirit as they muscled out a point in a 1-1 draw against three-time AFC Cup™ winners Kuwait SC in their opening match of Group A on Wednesday.

The Kuwaiti side took the lead through Tunisian striker Taha Khenissi just before the half-hour mark, but Al Ansar took the initiative after the restart, pushing forward until they were rewarded with the equaliser 15 minutes from time through substitute Jaime Siaj.