Flying starts for China PR, Japan in women's football

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

Flying starts for China PR, Japan in women's football

Hangzhou: Defending champions Japan and China PR kicked off their Hangzhou Asian Games women's football campaigns in emphatic fashion on Friday.

Japan defeated Bangladesh 8-0 while China PR cruised 16-0 past Mongolia. 

In the men's competition, Uzbekistan took a firm grip on the Group C top spot after a 1-0 win over Hong Kong, China while Qatar suffered a setback after they were held 0-0 by Palestine in Group B.

#ACL - Review: Matchday 1

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

#ACL - Review: Matchday 1

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday One of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 lived up to expectations with high quality action across the continent.

With global superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar making their debuts, eight former AFC Champions League winners in the fray and just as many teams making their first bows, the coming weeks promise more enthralling action.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the thrills and spills of Matchday One.

Ong demands better finishing from Sabah FC

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

Ong demands better finishing from Sabah FC

Kota Kinabalu: Malaysia’s Sabah FC may have announced themselves on the AFC CupTM stage in emphatic fashion after securing a 3-1 win over Singapore’s Hougang United but head coach Ong Kim Swee is adamant that there is still room for improvement.

Gabriel Peres set the Rhinos on their way at Likas Stadium on Thursday with a brace from Darren Lok sealing a debut win for Sabah under heavy rain. 

Patient approach pays off for Macarthur's Sterjovski

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

Patient approach pays off for Macarthur's Sterjovski

Yangon: Macarthur FC head coach Mile Sterjovski credited his players’ patient approach for their 3-0 win against Myanmar’s Shan United in their AFC Cup™ 2023/2024 Group F tie at the Thuwunna Stadium on Thursday.

Valère Germain’s first half penalty set the tone for tournament debutants Macarthur, who wrapped up the win with late goals from substitutes Ali Auglah and Lachlan Rose.

Qualifiers Round 2: Australia first to qualify from Group B

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

Qualifiers Round 2: Australia first to qualify from Group B

Hanoi: Australia booked their place in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 after defeating Vietnam 2-1 in their Qualifiers Round 2 tie at the National Youth Football Training Centre on Friday.

There's still a game against Bangladesh remaining but with six points, Australia have assured themselves a place among the top two in Group B.
 
As for Vietnam, they are still in the hunt for a place in the Finals and face a direct fight with their next opponents Philippines, who put themselves back into contention after a 3-1 win over Bangladesh earlier on Friday.

Al Ittihad take pole, Al Hilal drop points

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

Al Ittihad take pole, Al Hilal drop points

Riyadh: Al Ittihad edged Al Fateh 2-1 to regain the 2023/24 Saudi Pro League top spot on Thursday.

Al Ittihad's cause was aided by Damac holding Al Hilal SFC 1-1, which allowed the defending champions to move one point ahead at the top of the standings.