East Asia Wrap: Cerezo down Marinos; Ulsan stay perfect

Mon, 03 Apr, 2023

East Asia Wrap: Cerezo down Marinos; Ulsan stay perfect

Hong Kong: Reigning champions Yokohama F. Marinos’ rocky start to the new season in Japan continued as they were beaten 2-1 by Cerezo Osaka in their first game after the international break on Saturday while Vissel Kobe continued to set the pace by overcoming Kyoto Sanga 3-0. 

In Korea Republic, defending champions Ulsan Hyundai maintained their perfect start to their campaign by defeating Jeju United 3-1 in their fifth outing on Sunday. There were also matches taking place in Hong Kong and Macau, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from across East Asia.

Bell extends Korea Republic contract

Sun, 02 Apr, 2023

Bell extends Korea Republic contract

Seoul: Colin Bell's contract as head coach of the Korea Republic women's national team has been extended till December 2024.

The Englishman's current deal was set to expire after the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.
 
Under the new contract, Bell will also serve as an adviser for the various women's national teams and will hold regular meetings with youth national team coaches, the Korea Football Association said in a statement.  

Pipob warns Thailand against complacency

Sun, 02 Apr, 2023

Pipob warns Thailand against complacency

Bangkok: Head coach Pipob On-mo wants Thailand to steer clear of complacency in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ 2023 on home soil in June.

Thailand will have ASEAN rivals Malaysia and Laos as well as Yemen for company in Group A with Pipob saying all four teams have an equal chance of advancing to the quarter-finals.

Tough opposition not a problem for Vietnam's Hoang

Sat, 01 Apr, 2023

Tough opposition not a problem for Vietnam's Hoang

Hanoi: Vietnam may have been drawn in a challenging Group D but head coach Hoang Anh Tuan is optimistic of the Southeast Asian side's AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 chances.

Vietnam were drawn alongside defending champions and three-time winners Japan, India and Uzbekistan with Hoang expecting a a tough group stage.

Pohang Steelers: 50 Years of Footballing Heritage

Sat, 01 Apr, 2023

Pohang Steelers: 50 Years of Footballing Heritage

Pohang: Very few clubs in Asian football can boast as rich a history as Pohang Steelers, who will be celebrating their 50th anniversary on April 1.

Founded in the east coast province of North Gyeongsang in 1973 as Pohang Iron & Steel Company FC (POSCO FC), after its owner POSCO, the club has been crowned champions of Korea Republic five times and kings of Asia on three occasions as well as winning a host of other honours in what's been a fruitful five decades. 
 
In conjunction with their Golden Jubilee on Saturday, the-AFC.com recollects some of the best memories of one of the continent's most successful football teams.