Vietnam’s title defence off to flying start, Malaysia sail past Cambodia

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

Vietnam’s title defence off to flying start, Malaysia sail past Cambodia

Singapore: Vietnam and Malaysia opened their AFF Cup Group B campaigns with flying colours after beating Laos and Cambodia respectively at the Bishan Stadium on Monday. 

A goal in each half saw Vietnam kick off their AFF Cup title defence with a 2-0 win over Cambodia. 

First half goals from Safawi Rasid and Akhyar Rashid, coupled with substitute Kogleswaran Raj’s second half, effort secured Malaysia the points against Cambodia. 

Singapore, Thailand kick off campaigns with victories

Mon, 06 Dec, 2021

Singapore, Thailand kick off campaigns with victories

Singapore: AFF Cup hosts Singapore and Thailand kicked off their Group A campaigns with wins over Myanmar and Timor-Leste respectively on Sunday. 

Thailand came alive in the second half to beat Timor-Leste 2-0 in the opening match, while Singapore impressed in front of their home crowd in a 3-0 win over Myanmar. 

Latest issue of the Coaches Circle published

Mon, 06 Dec, 2021

Latest issue of the Coaches Circle published

Kuala Lumpur: The seventh issue of the Coaches Circle is now available on the-AFC.com, with an exclusive interview with former United Arab Emirates’ Shabab Al Ahli head coach Mahdi Ali.

‘The Big Interview’ with the Shabab Al Ahli head coach focuses on how it all came together for Ali - his career as a midfielder, his first coaching qualification in England, and success in winning the UAE U19 title as a youth coach.

An engineer by trade, Ali took UAE to the 2012 London Olympics and he shares some of the important learning experiences as a coach. He also answers an age old question: Which is more challenging - leading a club or an international side?

FIFA Arab Cup: Matchday Three Preview

Sun, 05 Dec, 2021

FIFA Arab Cup: Matchday Three Preview

Doha: Qatar are the only Asian side to have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Arab Cup but all is not lost for several other teams.

United Arab Emirates are within striking distance while it will be a race to the finish line for several other Asian sides following the Matchday Two results.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the four groups stand ahead of Matchday Three.

Central and South Asia Wrap: Nasaf’s Cup Final glory, Tehran derby ends in stalemate

Mon, 06 Dec, 2021

Central and South Asia Wrap: Nasaf’s Cup Final glory, Tehran derby ends in stalemate

Bishkek: FC Nasaf had a win to savour in the Uzbekistan Cup Final, while both sides failed to hit the target in a hard-fought Tehran derby and domestic football roared on in Central and South Asia.

Elsewhere, CSKA Pamir Dushanbe secured a podium finish in Tajikistan, Odisha and East Bengal played out a thriller in India, while Turkemnistan’s Altyn Asyr got their title push well and truly on track.

Join the-AFC.com as we bring you all the key news and results from Tehran to Tashkent.

ASEAN Wrap: Western United stun Melbourne City

Mon, 06 Dec, 2021

ASEAN Wrap: Western United stun Melbourne City

Kuala Lumpur: Defending A-League Men champions Melbourne City suffered their first loss of the season after going down 1-0 against city rivals Western United.

Liga 1 leaders Bhayangkara returned to winning ways in Indonesia, while there was Malaysia Cup glory for Kuala Lumpur City, so join the-AFC.com as we review all the action from around ASEAN.

East Asia Wrap: Jeonbuk claim record-extending ninth K League crown

Mon, 06 Dec, 2021

East Asia Wrap: Jeonbuk claim record-extending ninth K League crown

Hong Kong: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors secured the win they needed over Jeju United to hold off the challenge of Ulsan Hyundai and wrap up their fifth successive K League 1 title on Sunday. 

The season drew to a close in Japan over the weekend as Tokushima Vortis were relegated, while there was also action in Hong Kong and Chinese Taipei. The-AFC.com brings you up to speed with the latest rounds of fixtures in East Asia.

Miguel Ángel Russo to coach Al Nassr

Mon, 06 Dec, 2021

Miguel Ángel Russo to coach Al Nassr

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia giants Al Nassr announced on Sunday that they have agreed with Argentine Miguel Ángel Russo to coach the team until the end of the seasons.

The announcement came less than a month after the Riyadh-based outfit decided to part ways with Portuguese coach Pedro Emanuel following poor results.

Wembley glory for Kerr, Ji as Chelsea lift Women’s FA Cup

Mon, 06 Dec, 2021

Wembley glory for Kerr, Ji as Chelsea lift Women’s FA Cup

London: A superb Sam Kerr brace ensured Chelsea completed a domestic treble with a 3-0 win over Arsenal in the Women’s FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

The Australia captain scored two brilliant second half goals for the Blues, who added to their FA Women’s Super League and League Cup titles in front of more than 40,000 fans.

Korea Republic star Ji So-yun also featured for Chelsea, coming off the bench to claim her third Women’s FA Cup winner’s medal, while Japan’s Mana Iwabuchi and Australian pair Steph Catley and Caitlin Foord appeared for Arsenal.