East Asia & ASEAN Wrap: Shandong crowned champions of China PR

Mon, 27 Dec, 2021

East Asia & ASEAN Wrap: Shandong crowned champions of China PR

Hong Kong: Shandong Taishan have won the 2021 Chinese Super League after a 2-0 win over Hebei FC on Sunday clinched their first title since 2010 and fifth overall. 

In Australia, Melbourne Victory have risen to the top of the A-League Men standings after beating local rivals Western United while there was FA Cup action in Hong Kong, so join the-AFC.com as we review the latest fixtures from across East Asia and ASEAN. 

Vote For Your Best 2021 AFC Champions League Team: Coach

Sun, 26 Dec, 2021

Vote For Your Best 2021 AFC Champions League Team: Coach

Kuala Lumpur: The 11 players for the 2021 AFC Champions League’s team of the tournament have been decided so now it’s time to pick who you think would be the ideal candidate to lead the side by selecting the best coach from the continental competition. 

As ever, there were a number of master tacticians who impressed, and we’ve picked three of the standout performers for you to review before voting at the foot of the article. 

Vote for your Best Goal of the 2021 AFC Champions League: The Final

Fri, 24 Dec, 2021

Vote for your Best Goal of the 2021 AFC Champions League: The Final

Kuala Lumpur: The fans have voted and whittled 20 of the finest goals from the 2021 AFC Champions League down to just 10, so now it's time to find out what you consider the best goal of the year from the continental competition. 

From Sharof Mukhiddinov's opening-day piledriver to Nasser Al Dawsari's screamer in the final, we've got 10 fabulous goals to choose from. Review the nominees once more and tell us whose strike was the best of the campaign by casting your vote at the foot of the article. 

Thailand end Vietnam's reign to set up final showdown with Indonesia

Sun, 26 Dec, 2021

Thailand end Vietnam's reign to set up final showdown with Indonesia

Singapore: Thailand played to a 0-0 draw with Vietnam in the second leg of their AFF Cup semi-final on Sunday, with the War Elephants advancing 2-0 on aggregate to the final.

Thailand will face Indonesia in the final, to be played over two legs, with the tournament's most successful side aiming for a record-extending sixth title. 

Indonesia, seeking to win the title for the first time after five previous runners-up finishes, defeated Singapore to book their place in the final.

Indonesia through to final after thrilling win against Singapore

Sun, 26 Dec, 2021

Indonesia through to final after thrilling win against Singapore

Singapore: Indonesia advanced to the final of the AFF Cup after a thrilling 4-2 extra-time win over Singapore in the second leg of the semi-final on Saturday, with the Garuda advancing 5-3 on aggregate.

It was a match which had everything and Singapore will feel hard done by, especially after staying in the game despite being reduced to nine men in regulation time with goalkeeper Hassan Sunny then becoming the third to be sent off right at the end of extra-time. 

Indonesia will play either Thailand or Vietnam in the final with the Thais leading 2-0 on aggregate. The return leg of the second semi-final will be played on Sunday. 

IR Iran end 2021 as Asia's top men's team

Thu, 23 Dec, 2021

IR Iran end 2021 as Asia's top men's team

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran ended the year as Asia's best ranked team, following the latest FIFA World Ranking announced on Thursday. 

Iran, who were in phenomenal form in the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar, remain 21st in the FIFA World Ranking.