East Asia and ASEAN Wrap: Cerezo, Sanfrecce reach J.League Cup Final

Mon, 26 Sep, 2022

East Asia and ASEAN Wrap: Cerezo, Sanfrecce reach J.League Cup Final

Kuala Lumpur: Cerezo Osaka produced a stunning display in the J.League Cup semi-finals to oust AFC Champions League™ 2022 finalists Urawa Red Diamonds 4-0 at the Saitama Stadium.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima are also through to the final after holding Avispa Fukuoka to a goalless draw, while AFC Cup™ 2022 Inter-Zone finalists Kuala Lumpur City suffered a surprise defeat to Penang FC in Malaysia.

Despite limited matches in the region due to the international break, there were also fixtures in China PR, Philippines and Myanmar so join the-AFC.com as we bring you up to date with all the action across East and Southeast Asia.

Qatar 2022 Watch: Second half surge takes Australia past New Zealand

Sun, 25 Sep, 2022

Qatar 2022 Watch: Second half surge takes Australia past New Zealand

Auckland: Mitchell Duke and Jason Cummings were both on target as an impressive second-half showing earned Australia a 2-0 win over New Zealand in Auckland on Sunday, with teenage sensation Garang Kuol shining in a 17-minute cameo off the bench for the Socceroos.

Duke’s 54th minute header gave the Australians the lead before debutant Cummings struck from the penalty spot with 10 minutes remaining after Kuol had unlocked the New Zealand defence with his blistering pace.
 
The win was the second in four days for Australia over the All Whites in the Socceroos’ final game before head coach Graham Arnold names his 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Tajikistan defeat Malaysia to lift King's Cup; Thailand finish third

Mon, 26 Sep, 2022

Tajikistan defeat Malaysia to lift King's Cup; Thailand finish third

Chiangmai: Tajikistan emerged champions of the 48th King's Cup with a 3-0 penalty shootout win over Malaysia after the final ended 0-0 on Sunday.

Tajikistan goalkeeper Rustam Jatimov was the hero with two saves, with the third Malaysian effort hitting the crossbar at the 700th Anniversary Stadium in Chiangmai. 

Hosts Thailand edged Trinidad & Tobago 2-1 to finish third. 

Indonesia, Maldives triumph

Sun, 25 Sep, 2022

Indonesia, Maldives triumph

Kuala Lumpur: Indonesia came from behind to defeat Curacao on Saturday, with Maldives beating Laos. 

On a busy day of international action, Singapore and India drew 1-1, Hong Kong settled for a goalless draw with Myanmar while Kyrgyz Republic lost 2-1 to Russia. 

Kuwait 2022 - Players Set To Shine

Mon, 26 Sep, 2022

Kuwait 2022 - Players Set To Shine

Kuwait City:  The AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ returns after a hiatus of four years with Kuwait 2022 promising thrilling action as Asia’s top 16 sides challenge for the title at the Saad Al Abdullah Hall.

Join the-AFC.com as we highlight one player from each team who could make the difference in the race for the title.

Saudi Arabia fight back to hold Bhutan

Sun, 25 Sep, 2022

Saudi Arabia fight back to hold Bhutan

Abha: Saudi Arabia and Bhutan played to a 3-3 draw in an international women's friendly at the Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Stadium in Abha on Saturday.

It was Saudi Arabia's first home match since making their international debut with 2-0 wins over Seychelles and Maldives in February.