East Asia Wrap: Vissel claim first win; K League leaders held

Mon, 16 May, 2022

East Asia Wrap: Vissel claim first win; K League leaders held

Hong Kong: Struggling Vissel Kobe picked up their first win of the J1 League season at the weekend as they posted a resounding 4-0 victory over high-flying Sagan Tosu to breath new life into their campaign. 

In Korea Republic, pacesetters Ulsan Hyundai were held to a 2-2 draw by Incheon United, while there were games in Mongolia, Macau and Chinese Taipei, so join the-AFC.com as we look back at the action from around East Asia. 

Continental glory on offer as AFC Cup 2022™ kicks off

Fri, 13 May, 2022

Continental glory on offer as AFC Cup 2022™ kicks off

Kuala Lumpur: Regional supremacy and Continental glory will be on the line for clubs throughout Asia when the AFC Cup 2022™ Group Stage commences on Wednesday, May 18.

Held in a series of centralised hubs, the South and West Zones of the competition will kick off the 2022 edition, with the Central, East and ASEAN Zones to follow suit from June 24 to 30.

Kerr stars as Chelsea see off Man City to win English women's FA Cup

Mon, 16 May, 2022

Kerr stars as Chelsea see off Man City to win English women's FA Cup

London: Chelsea completed a Women's Super League and FA Cup double as Sam Kerr struck twice to see off Manchester City 3-2 in a thrilling final at Wembley after extra time on Sunday.

Emma Hayes' side exacted revenge for defeat to City in the League Cup final earlier this season, but were pushed all the way despite taking the lead three times.

Vietnam, Indonesia through to men’s semis; Thailand, Myanmar confirm knockout stage slots

Sun, 15 May, 2022

Vietnam, Indonesia through to men’s semis; Thailand, Myanmar confirm knockout stage slots

Phu Tho: Vietnam and Indonesia confirmed their places in the Hanoi SEA Games men’s football semi-finals after sealing top two finishes in Group A on Sunday.  

Thailand and Myanmar, meanwhile, continued their undefeated run in their women’s football Group B campaign to advance to the semi-finals as well. 

Unbeaten Esteghlal end nine-year Iran Pro League title drought

Sun, 15 May, 2022

Unbeaten Esteghlal end nine-year Iran Pro League title drought

Tehran: Esteghlal FC became Iran Pro League champions with three games remaining, claiming the title for the first time in nine years late on Saturday night.

A 2-1 win away to Foolad Khuzestan, coupled with second placed Persepolis’ defeat by the same margin at home to Sepahan, extended Esteghlal’s lead to nine points with three games remaining, with their superior head-to-head proving decisive. 

With 18 wins and nine matches from 27 matches this term, Farhad Majidi’s men are now three results away from remaining unbeaten throughout an entire league campaign; a feat never achieved by the club since the establishment of the Pro League.