Chanathip double hands Thailand first leg advantage over Vietnam

Thu, 23 Dec, 2021

Chanathip double hands Thailand first leg advantage over Vietnam

Singapore: Chanathip Songkrasin starred in Thailand’s 2-0 win over Vietnam in the first leg of the AFF Cup semi-finals on Thursday. 

Two first half goals by the Thailand captain laid the foundation for a crucial first leg win against the defending champions, who will need to give their all when the two teams face off again on Sunday. 

Kyogo Furuhashi, Son Heung-min and more – Vote for your AFC International Player of the Week

Wed, 22 Dec, 2021

Kyogo Furuhashi, Son Heung-min and more – Vote for your AFC International Player of the Week

Kuala Lumpur: It was a week of cup final winners, high-profile league goals and brilliance throughout the biggest leagues in Europe for Asia’s players abroad.

Kyogo Furuhashi was the hero as he and Australia’s Tom Rogic lifted the Scottish League Cup, while Son Heung-min and Takehiro Tomiyasu thrived in England, and no less than four players were nominated for their exploits in German football. 

But which Asian player outside the continent shone brightest of all? Study our list of 10 nominees – based on matches from December 14 to 20 – and don’t forget to register your vote.

Singapore, Indonesia settle for first leg draw

Wed, 22 Dec, 2021

Singapore, Indonesia settle for first leg draw

Singapore: Singapore fought back from a goal down to salvage a 1-1 draw against Indonesia in the first left of the AFF Cup semi-finals on Wednesday. 

Witan Sulaeman’s first half strike gave Indonesia the lead, with Ikhsan Fandi drawing Singapore level 20 minutes from time, leaving Saturday’s second leg tantasilingly poised. 

Bangladesh edge India for title

Wed, 22 Dec, 2021

Bangladesh edge India for title

Dhaka: Bangladesh emerged champions of the SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship after defeating India 1-0 in the final on Wednesday.

Anai Mogini was the Bangladesh star, striking the winner in the 81st minute at the Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Shipahi Mostafa Kamal Stadium

Shagadam triumph to break Turkmenistan Cup drought

Wed, 22 Dec, 2021

Shagadam triumph to break Turkmenistan Cup drought

Turkmenbashi: Shagadam FC broke a Turkmenistan Cup drought, defeating Ahal FC 1-0 to lift the trophy for the first time in 14 years at Shagadam Stadium on Wednesday.

A first half goal from Mekan Ashirov proved decisive for Shagadam, who became cup winners for only the second time, and the first since they beat Merw FC in the 2007 final.

Alexandre Gama takes charge of Daegu FC

Wed, 22 Dec, 2021

Alexandre Gama takes charge of Daegu FC

Seoul: Former Buriram United head coach Alexandre Gama will lead Daegu FC into the 2022 AFC Champions League, the K League club announced on Wednesday.

The Brazilian, who had two stints at the Thai club, takes over from Lee Byung-keun after he stood down from the position at the end of the just-completed season.
 
Lee led Daegu to third place in the K league standings behind Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Ulsan Hyundai to enter into the qualifying rounds of the competition next year.

Kuwait SC win Emir Cup

Wed, 22 Dec, 2021

Kuwait SC win Emir Cup

Kuwait City: Kuwait SC defeated Al Qadsia 1-0 in the final of this year’s Kuwait Emir Cup at Jaber Al Ahmad International Stadium on Tuesday to win the title for the 15th time.  

Kuwait SC's eventual winner was scored in the 26th minute after a defensive error by Al Qadsia saw Congolese forward Dieumerci Mbokani finishing with a powerful shot from close range past goalkeeper Khaled Al Rashidi.

30 days to go: Excitement builds ahead of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™

Wed, 22 Dec, 2021

30 days to go: Excitement builds ahead of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™

Navi Mumbai: The anticipation to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ is reaching an all-time high with only 30 days to go before the tournament kicks off across three venues in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Pune from January 20 to February 6.

With an expanded 12 teams, an additional four from the 2018 edition, and potentially a maximum of 29 matches including play-offs expected to be played, the tournament is poised to celebrate the best of Asian women’s football.