East Asia Wrap: Ulsan, Kawasaki back in the groove

Mon, 09 May, 2022

East Asia Wrap: Ulsan, Kawasaki back in the groove

Hong Kong: After disappointing AFC Champions League™ 2022 exits, Ulsan Hyundai and Kawasaki Frontale returned to Korea Republic and Japan respectively to post wins as they got their campaigns back on track in perfect fashion. 

Ulsan moved seven points clear at the top of K League 1, while Kawasaki sit second in the J1 League but were boosted by leaders Kashima Antlers losing at Sanfrecce Hiroshima. 

Elsewhere in East Asia, there was action in Chinese Taipei, Macau and Mongolia, so join the-AFC.com as we review the latest rounds of fixtures. 

Kerr, Ji help Chelsea to another Women’s Super League crown

Sun, 08 May, 2022

Kerr, Ji help Chelsea to another Women’s Super League crown

London: Sam Kerr was the two-goal hero, while Ji So-yun secured her sixth and final FA Women’s Super League title as Chelsea rallied from behind to beat Manchester United 4-2 at Kingsmeadow on Sunday.

The result maintained Chelsea’s one-point advantage over Arsenal, whose 2-0 win at West Ham United wasn’t enough to deny their London rivals in a thrilling finale.

Tanaka stars as INAC Kobe Leonessa win inaugural WE League title

Sun, 08 May, 2022

Tanaka stars as INAC Kobe Leonessa win inaugural WE League title

Sagamihara: INAC Kobe Leonessa became the inaugural champions of Japan’s WE League with a 3-0 win at Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara on Sunday.

Inspired by Mina Tanaka’s brilliant brace, a comprehensive victory on the day took the Kobe club to 47 points from 18 matches, giving them an unassailable nine-point lead over second placed Urawa Reds Ladies with two rounds of matches remaining. 

Three-time champions of the Nadeshiko League in the early 2010s, INAC Kobe Leonessa can now claim to be the first club to reach the summit in Japan’s first fully professional women’s league.

Vietnam held by Philippines; Myanmar defeat Timor-Leste

Sun, 08 May, 2022

Vietnam held by Philippines; Myanmar defeat Timor-Leste

Hanoi: Vietnam had to settle for a 0-0 draw with Philippines in their Hanoi SEA Games men's football Group A tie on Sunday.

Myanmar, meanwhile, kicked off their campaign with a 3-2 win over Timor-Leste.

Malaysia edge Thailand; Singapore, Laos share points

Sun, 08 May, 2022

Malaysia edge Thailand; Singapore, Laos share points

Hanoi: Malaysia came from behind to defeat Thailand while Singapore salvaged a point at the death in Group B of the Hanoi SEA Games men's football on Saturday.

Malaysia, seeking a first SEA Games gold since the 2011 SEA Games, had super-sub Nur Azfar Fikri to thank for the 2-1 win while defender Jordan Emaviwe was Singapore's hero as they came from two goals down to force a 2-2 draw.

AFC Champions League™ 2022: Milestones and Numbers

Thu, 05 May, 2022

AFC Champions League™ 2022: Milestones and Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: With 114 matches taking place in a little over three weeks in the AFC Champions League™ 2022 group stage there is plenty to reflect upon as Asia’s premier club competition takes a break before the knockout rounds are held later this year and early 2023.

Familiar faces returned to continue their hot streaks in the AFC Champions League, while a number of sides broke new ground for their countries in the tournament. We highlight some of the most notable achievements from another enthralling group stage campaign.

Asia's finest learn Costa Rica 2022 opponents

Fri, 06 May, 2022

Asia's finest learn Costa Rica 2022 opponents

San Jose: Japan will open their defence of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ in Group D following the completion of the draw in San Jose on Thursday.

Japan, who won the title for the first time after a 3-1 win over Spain in the 2018 final, will have Netherlands, Ghana and three-time champions USA for company in Costa Rica 2022.