East Asia Wrap: Shanghai Port return to summit; Ulsan close in on title

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

East Asia Wrap: Shanghai Port return to summit; Ulsan close in on title

Shanghai: Wu Lei came to the rescue, guiding Shanghai Port to a 1-0 victory over Cangzhou Mighty Lions in the Chinese Super League (CSL).

In Korea Republic, Ulsan HD moved within the cusp of clinching their third consecutive K League 1 title after cruising 2-0 past Pohang Steelers.

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

AFC Player of the Year 2023: Afif eyes repeat, Al Naimat and Seol delighted with nominations

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

AFC Player of the Year 2023: Afif eyes repeat, Al Naimat and Seol delighted with nominations

Seoul: Qatar talisman Akram Afif could become the first player from his nation to win the AFC Player of the Year accolade twice, following a sensational 2023/24 campaign.

Nominated for a second occasion, the 2019 recipient will fancy his chances of a repeat triumph at the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023 that takes place tomorrow evening, October 29, at the Grand Peace Palace of the Kyung Hee University.

AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023: All You Need to Know

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023: All You Need to Know

Kuala Lumpur: The very best of Asia will be honoured tomorrow at the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023 when it takes place in the dynamic capital city of the Korea Republic at 8pm local time.

A key mainstay of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) calendar, the 28th edition of the glamourous celebration will be staged at the magnificent Grand Peace Palace, located within the grounds of the renowned Kyung Hee University.

ASEAN Wrap: JDT take bragging rights; Bangkok jump ahead of Buriram

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: JDT take bragging rights; Bangkok jump ahead of Buriram

Kuala Lumpur: Johor Darul Ta’zim won the top-of-the-table clash against Selangor to widen their lead in the Malaysia Super League.

In Thai League 1, Buriram United dropped points which allowed Bangkok United to leapfrog them in the standings.

Join the-AFC.com as we recap all the latest domestic action across ASEAN.

#ChallengeLeague - Preview: MD2

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

#ChallengeLeague - Preview: MD2

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25 group stage got off to a roaring start over the weekend with fans witnessing excitiing action across the five groups.

Eight teams will progress – the three group winners and best-ranked runners-up from the West, and the top two finishers of each group from the East – to the quarter-finals, which take place in March.

With the 18 teams teams to resume their pursuit of places in the knockout stage on Tuesday and Wednesday, the-AFC.com takes a look at what can be expected.

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD5: Results & Reports

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD5: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Qualifiers concluded on Sunday with the cast finalised for the Finals.

DPR Korea (Group A) and United Arab Emirates (Group H had confirmed on Friday that they would be joining hosts Saudi Arabia next April with Afghanistan (Group B), Korea Republic (Group C), Thailand (Group D), Uzbekistan (Group E), Japan (Group F), Australia (Group G), Yemen (Group I) and Tajikistan (Group J) booking their spots as the group winners on Sunday.

China PR (Group C), Vietnam (Group I), Indonesia (Group G), IR Iran (Group A) and Oman (Group J) advanced as the best five second-placed teams.

Q-final: Penalty heartbreak for Japan

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

Q-final: Penalty heartbreak for Japan

Santo Domingo: Japan's FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 hopes were dashed after a 4-1 penalty shootout defeat to England on Sunday.

The tie had ended 2-2, with Japan twice taking the lead, as the East Asian side crashed out at the quarter-final stage for the third successive edition.

England will meet two-time defending champions Spain in the semi-finals.