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East Asia Wrap: Benfica crowned champions of Macau; Shenhua in hot pursuit of Port

Mon, 15 Jul, 2024

East Asia Wrap: Benfica crowned champions of Macau; Shenhua in hot pursuit of Port

Hong Kong: Benfica secured their sixth league title, and a first since 2018, in Macau after they defeated Cheng Fung 3-0 in the championship series of Liga de Elite on Saturday and took an unassailable seven-point lead over last season’s winners C.P.K.

Wu Lei took his tally to 21 goals for the season with another double as reigning champions Shanghai Port defeated Beijing FC 5-1 on Friday and maintained their two-point lead at the summit in China PR but second-placed Shanghai Shenhua, also unbeaten this season, kept up the chase with a 3-2 win against Changchun Yatai. 

After suffering defeats during the midweek, Gimcheon Sangmu and Ulsan Hyundai – the top two in Korea Republic – bounced back with victories at the weekend while there were also matches taking place in Japan and Guam, so join the-AFC.com as we look back at last week’s action from across East Asia.

Central & West Asia Wrap: Al Shorta defend Iraq title; Pakhtakor close in

Mon, 08 Jul, 2024

Central & West Asia Wrap: Al Shorta defend Iraq title; Pakhtakor close in

Kuala Lumpur: Al Shorta retained the Iraqi Stars League title in style, completing a hat-trick of triumphs with a match to spare.

In Uzbekistan, FC Pakhtakor moved within four points of leaders FC Nasaf while Abdysh-Ata Kant maintained their relentless pace in Kyrgyz Republic.

Join the-AFC.com as we review the latest round of domestic action across Central and West Asia.

East Asia Wrap: Gamba down Marinos; Gangwon inch closer to top

Mon, 08 Jul, 2024

East Asia Wrap: Gamba down Marinos; Gangwon inch closer to top

Hong Kong: Gamba Osaka posted a 4-0 win against Yokohama F. Marinos on Saturday and moved level with Kashima Antlers as the duo continue to put pressure on leaders Machida Zelvia while reigning champions Vissel Kobe sit six points from the top as the title race heats up in Japan. 

Only three points separate the top four in Korea Republic as leaders Gimcheon Sangmu, defending champions Ulsan Hyundai and Pohang Steelers all dropped points during the week, allowing fourth-placed Gangwon to move closer to the summit by defeating Gwangju 2-0 on Sunday.

Shanghai Shenhua registered a resounding 6-0 win against Shandong Taishan to remain within touching distance of leaders Shanghai Port in China PR while there were also matches taking place in Mongolia and Macau, so join the-AFC.com as we look back at last week’s action from across East Asia.

Hong Myung-bo named Korea Republic head coach

Mon, 08 Jul, 2024

Hong Myung-bo named Korea Republic head coach

Seoul: Former coach and captain Hong Myung-bo will return to guide Korea Republic's national men's football team, the governing body said on Sunday, five months after the dismissal of Jurgen Klinsmann.

"We have signed Hong as our next national team head coach," a spokesman for the Korea Football Association (KFA) said.

East Asia Wrap: Sangmu lead as Ulsan beaten in derby; Wu treble in Port win

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

East Asia Wrap: Sangmu lead as Ulsan beaten in derby; Wu treble in Port win

Hong Kong: The lead changed hands in Korea Republic for the third time in six matchdays with Gimcheon Sangmu emerging as the frontrunners after they beat Daegu FC 2-0 on Saturday and holders Ulsan Hyundai went down 2-1 to Pohang Steelers in the East Coast Derby on Sunday.

Wu Lei continues to score goals for fun in China PR as his hat-trick helped defending champions Shanghai Port preserve their two-point lead over rivals Shanghai Shenhua at the top following a 3-1 defeat of Zhejiang FC while Shandong Taishan suffered a 2-0 loss at the hands of Beijing FC on Sunday. 

Machida Zeliva’s lead in Japan increased to five points after a crucial 3-1 victory against Gamba Osaka while there were also matches taking place in Mongolia, Chinese Taipei, Macau and Guam, so join the-AFC.com as we look back at last week’s action from across East Asia.

Lee confident of Korea Republic’s chances

Fri, 28 Jun, 2024

Lee confident of Korea Republic’s chances

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic are relishing the prospect of a ‘western’ adventure after they were drawn in Group B of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road To 26 on Thursday.

Seeking an 11th consecutive appearance at the FIFA World Cup Finals, the Taegeuk Warriors  will have to contend with West Asian opposition in Iraq, Jordan, Oman, Palestine and Kuwait but Korea Football Association technical director Lee Lim-saeng was optimistic about their chances. 

Asian hopefuls learn Road to 26 challengers

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Asian hopefuls learn Road to 26 challengers

Kuala Lumpur: The continent's path to the FIFA World Cup 2026 was finalised following the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 26 Preliminary Draw – AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road To 26 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 18 teams were divided into three groups, with eight confirmed berths and a possible additional spot via a playoff available for Asia at the FIFA World Cup 2026 to be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Kyrgyz Republic, Indonesia and Palestine are making their debuts at this stage of the AFC Asian Qualifiers.

Asia's best learn Dominican Republic 2024 challengers

Sun, 23 Jun, 2024

Asia's best learn Dominican Republic 2024 challengers

Santo Domingo: Asia's finest learnt their opponents for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 following the official draw on Saturday.

The continent will be represented by DPR Korea, Japan and Korea Republic, all three former winners of the global showpiece,

Know Your Team: Korea Republic

Tue, 18 Jun, 2024

Know Your Team: Korea Republic

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic have an illustrious record to preserve when they enter the draw for the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26™ on Thursday.

A record-extending 11th straight appearance for an Asian nation at the FIFA World Cup is on the cards, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the Taegeuk Warriors incredible run at this stage of the qualifiers.

Korea Republic part ways with Bell

Thu, 20 Jun, 2024

Korea Republic part ways with Bell

Seoul: Korea Football Association announced on Thursday that the contract of women's head coach Colin Bell has been terminated by mutual consent.

Appointed in 2019, the 62-year-old was the first foreign coach of the Korea Republic women's side and he guided them to the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 final as well as the FIFA Women's World Cup Finals last year.

East Asia Wrap: Gangwon stay red-hot; Zelvia open up lead in Japan

Mon, 17 Jun, 2024

East Asia Wrap: Gangwon stay red-hot; Zelvia open up lead in Japan

Hong Kong: Gangwon FC recorded their fifth successive win in K League 1 after they defeated Suwon FC 3-1 on Saturday to move one point behind defending champions and leaders Ulsan Hyundai who continued their struggles, dropping points for the fifth time in last seven matches. 

In Japan, Machida Zelvia established a two-point lead at the top of the J1 League standings with an impressive 3-1 win against Yokohama F. Marinos while second-placed Kashima Antlers slipped up in a stalemate with 15th-placed Albirex Niigata on Sunday.

Leaders Shanghai Shenhua were held to a draw by Chengdu Rongcheng presenting defending champions Shanghai Port with a chance to go top in China PR, while matches also took place in Mongolia, Chinese Taipei, Macau and Guam, so join the-AFC.com as we bring you up to speed with the action from across East Asia.

#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.