East Asia Wrap: Shanghai Port clinch CSL crown; Ulsan HD lift third straight title

Mon, 04 Nov, 2024

East Asia Wrap: Shanghai Port clinch CSL crown; Ulsan HD lift third straight title

Shanghai: Shanghai Port retained the Chinese Super League (CSL) title after defeating Tianjin Jinmen Tiger 5-0 to finish on 78 points from 30 games, one more than city rivals Shanghai Shenhua.

In Korea Republic, Ulsan became the third side to capture three straight K League domestic championships, joining Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.

There were also matches in Japan and Hong Kong, so join the-AFC.com as we review the past week's domestic action across East Asia.

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ASEAN Wrap: Bangkok strengthen position; Tampines close in on Sailors

Mon, 04 Nov, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: Bangkok strengthen position; Tampines close in on Sailors

Kuala Lumpur: Bangkok United clinched a significant victory against fellow title-chasers Port FC to solidify their lead in the 2024/25 Thai League 1.

Tampines Rovers defeated Balestier Khalsa to keep the title race alive in Singapore while there were also numerous other matches across ASEAN so join the-AFC.com as we recap the past week’s domestic action.

DPR Korea’s history-makers lauded by Shaikh Salman

Mon, 04 Nov, 2024

DPR Korea’s history-makers lauded by Shaikh Salman

Kuala Lumpur: Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President, has congratulated DPR Korea on sealing a landmark third FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title as the East Asians defeated Spain 4-3 on penalties after both sides played to a 1-1 draw in a thrilling Final at the Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez in the Dominican Republic capital of Santo Domingo on Sunday.

The victory reaffirms DPR Korea’s dominance as the tournament’s most successful side with three titles and marks the second time in history that the East Asians have secured both the women’s U-20 and U-17 world titles in the same year, following similar achievements in 2016.

Ninth edition of AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme gets underway

Mon, 04 Nov, 2024

Ninth edition of AFC Knowledge Sharing Programme gets underway

Kuala Lumpur: The latest edition of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s landmark Knowledge Sharing Programme (KSP) commenced today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The ninth iteration will feature a candidate representing The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU), who will be mentored by the AFC’s experts from the Technical Division from 4 to 22 November 2024.

DPR Korea create history

Mon, 04 Nov, 2024

DPR Korea create history

Santo Domingo: DPR Korea defeated Spain 4-3 on penalties after the final finished 1-1 to lift the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 title at the Felix Sanchez Stadium on Sunday.

The AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup™ champions faced their greatest challenge yet, overcoming a second half deficit to force spot-kicks, where they emerged superior to win their record third U-17 Women’s World Cup crown, having also emerged champions in 2006 and 2016.

The triumph completed an impressive double, with DPR Korea having won the FIFA U-20 Women's World Colombia 2024 title in September, the second time the East Asians have lifted both trophies in the same year.

Preview - MD4: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Esteghlal FC (IRN)

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

Preview - MD4: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Esteghlal FC (IRN)

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC will be confident of stretching their perfect run to four matches when they host Esteghlal FC in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Monday.

The four-time Asian champions have been in phenomenal form on the domestic and continental stages and this spells trouble for an Esteghlal side who are struggling with consistency.

Preview - MD4: Persepolis FC (IRN) v Al Gharafa (QAT)

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

Preview - MD4: Persepolis FC (IRN) v Al Gharafa (QAT)

Dubai: Persepolis FC and Al Gharafa both desperately need a win when they face off in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Monday.

With only the top eight teams to advance to the knockout stage, Qatar's Al Gharafa sit in seventh on three points while Islamic Republic of Iran's Persepolis are two adrift in 10th spot.

Preview - MD4: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Al Shorta (IRQ)

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

Preview - MD4: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Al Shorta (IRQ)

Jeddah: Al Ahli Saudi FC will be seeking to extend their winning run when they host Al Shorta in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Monday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli have a perfect nine points, with Al Shorta a distant seven behind.

Preview - MD4: Al Wasl Club (UAE) v Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Mon, 04 Nov, 2024

Preview - MD4: Al Wasl Club (UAE) v Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Dubai: Al Wasl Club will have to produce their best if they are to deny Al Sadd SC when the two sides clash in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Monday.

Al Sadd, on seven points, are one ahead of UAE's Al Wasl and a win for either will be a tremendous boost to their hopes of advancing to the knockout stage.

#ACLTwo Match Predictor: Landmark victory, late drama and top tips!

Fri, 01 Nov, 2024

#ACLTwo Match Predictor: Landmark victory, late drama and top tips!

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Three of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 produced the goods with 46 goals scored across the continent as followers of Asian football were treated to another thrilling round of fixtures.

With the action now set to return for Matchday Four from November 5 to 7, don’t forget to sign up and play the AFC Champions League Two™ Match Predictor where you have the chance to test your knowledge and win exclusive prizes.   
 
As the next round of fixtures rapidly approaches, we look back at some of the standout Matchday Three results and give you some pointers ahead of Matchday Four.