East Asia Wrap: Marinos fight back to win; Leaders Port beaten

Mon, 25 Sep, 2023

East Asia Wrap: Marinos fight back to win; Leaders Port beaten

Hong Kong: Anderson Lopes scored a brace as Yokohama F. Marinos came from behind to defeat Kashima Antlers 2-1 on Sunday, and with six games to go in Japan, the defending champions remain one point behind leaders Vissel Kobe who they will face in a heavyweight contest this Friday. 

In China PR, league leaders Shanghai Port suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Chengdu Rongcheng, but despite their recent inconsistencies, Javier Pereira’s side remain favourites to win the title as they have an eight-point lead over their closest challengers Shandong Taishan with four matches remaining. 
 
Reigning champions Ulsan Hyundai extended their lead at the top to eight points in Korea Republic with a dramatic 3-2 win against Suwon FC on Sunday while there were also matches taking place in Guam and Hong Kong, China, so join the-AFC.com as we bring you up to speed with the action from across East Asia.

China PR, Korea Republic advance with perfect records

Sun, 24 Sep, 2023

China PR, Korea Republic advance with perfect records

Hangzhou: Defending champions Korea Republic defeated Bahrain 3-0 as the Hangzhou Asian Games cast for the men's football Round of 16 took shape on Sunday.

Also through as group winners were hosts China PR, Islamic Republic of Iran and DPR Korea.

Philippines create history to complete Indonesia 2024 cast

Sun, 24 Sep, 2023

Philippines create history to complete Indonesia 2024 cast

Hanoi: Philippines defeated Vietnam 1-0 on Sunday to confirm their spot in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 Finals.

The result not only meant Philippines finished as the Qualifiers Round 2 Group B runners-up but also qualified for the Finals for the first time. 
 
Australia finished top after four goals from Sienna Dale powered them 4-0 past Bangladesh earlier on Sunday.
 
Australia, Philippines, Group A winners Korea Republic and runners-up Thailand join the three highest-seeded sides from the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship Thailand 2019 – current holders Japan, DPR Korea and China PR - and hosts Indonesia in the April 7-20 Finals.

#ACL - What They Said: Matchday One

Sun, 24 Sep, 2023

#ACL - What They Said: Matchday One

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 got off to a flying start this week, with drama and excitement across Asia in the opening round of fixtures. 

The next round of matches kick off in the first week of October but, before that, the-AFC.com looks back at what some of those involved had to say after their Matchday One encounters. 

#ACL - Matchday One in Numbers

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

#ACL - Matchday One in Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 got underway with a bang in the past week with 20 matches taking place across 18 countries as the group stage of the continental competition returned to its traditional home-and-away basis.

Eight former AFC Champions League winners are in the running for this year’s title, while a further eight sides were appearing in the group stage for the first time and a host of global superstars also made their debuts in the tournament. 
 
As the sides now look forward to the Matchday Two encounters in early October, the-AFC.com looks back at the week in numbers.

#AFCCUP - Review: Matchday One

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

#AFCCUP - Review: Matchday One

Kuala Lumpur: The final edition of the AFC Cup™ got off to a resounding start with 36 teams aiming for the title.

Former champions struggled, debutants impressed and fans celebrated across Asia as they watched their favourite teams in action.

Join the-AFC.com in our review of Matchday One and what to expect when the action resumes on October 2.

Kerr, Kang shortlisted for FIFA Puskas Award

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

Kerr, Kang shortlisted for FIFA Puskas Award

Kuala Lumpur: Australia's Sam Kerr and Korea Republic's Kang Seong-jin have been nominated for the 2023 FIFA Puskas Award.

Kerr and Kang are among 11 players in the running for the prestigious award.