Japan stay top

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Japan stay top

Kuala Lumpur: Japan maintained their place as the highest ranked Asian side in the last FIFA Ranking update released on Thursday. 

The Samurai Blue, who beat Saudi Arabia and drew with Australia in Group C of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26, moved one spot up to 15th. 

Substitutes deliver for Al Hussein

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Substitutes deliver for Al Hussein

Amman: Head coach Joao Mota was in no doubt about what was the turning point in Al Hussein’s 2-1 win over PFC Nasaf on Wednesday, with the win keeping the Jordanian side well on course for the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 knockout stage.

A brace from substitute Aref Haitham late in the game took Al Hussein to level with Shabab Al Ahli Dubai on six points with Mota attributing the win to a couple of substitutions.

Al Hussein started with four central midfielders in an attempt to frustrate Nasaf’s engine room and once the Uzbekistan side were smothered, the introduction of Haitham proved to be a masterstroke.

Selangor’s Nidzam cherishes special win; Jeonbuk’s Kim expects rebound

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Selangor’s Nidzam cherishes special win; Jeonbuk’s Kim expects rebound

Petaling Jaya: Head coach Nidzam Jamil said his Selangor FC players deserved to bask in glory after they beat Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group H match on Wednesday.

It was an impressive win for the Malaysian side against the two-time AFC Champions League™ winners Jeonbuk, with Nidzam’s side leading the group at the halfway stage.

Slutsky lauds focused Shanghai Shenhua, Kawasaki Frontale’s Oniki seeks improvements

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Slutsky lauds focused Shanghai Shenhua, Kawasaki Frontale’s Oniki seeks improvements

Shanghai: Shanghai Shenhua head coach Leonid Slutsky was pleased with his side for maximising their one-man advantage in the 2-0 win over Kawasaki Frontale in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Wednesday.

The Japanese side were reduced to 10 players following Marcinho’s sending off in the fifth minute with Shenhua taking the lead through Wang Haijian in the 24th minute. Andre Luis then struck a late penalty as the China PR side returned to winning ways after having been defeated by Johor Darul Ta’zim on Matchday Two. 

Yoshida’s tinkering powers Vissel Kobe, Ulsan HD’s Kim apologises

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Yoshida’s tinkering powers Vissel Kobe, Ulsan HD’s Kim apologises

Ulsan: Vissel Kobe head coach Takayuki Yoshida credited his team’s ability to adapt tactically after their 2-0 victory over Ulsan HD in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Wednesday.

The win, powered by Taisei Miyashiro’s two goals, maintained Kobe’s unbeaten run with Yoshida highlighting how his side eased into controlling the match.

Group C: DPR Korea cruise into quarter-finals

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Group C: DPR Korea cruise into quarter-finals

Santiago de los Caballeros: Four players were on the scoresheet as DPR Korea defeated England 4-0 to top Group C of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 on Wednesday.

Seeking a third world title, DPR Korea will face Group D runners-up Poland in the quarter-finals on Saturday while England will face Japan.

Group D: Japan advance in style

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Group D: Japan advance in style

Santo Domingo: Japan booked their spot in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 quarter-finals after an impressive 4-1 win over Zambia on Wednesday.

The win saw Japan topping Group D on seven points - two ahead of Poland - with the 2014 champions to face Group C runners-up England in the quarter-finals. Poland will meet DPR Korea.

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD3: Results & Reports

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD3: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The race to reach the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 kicked off in earnest on Wednesday with all 10 groups swinging into action.

There were upsets, huge wins and disappointments with just the 10 group winners and five best second-placed teams to join hosts Saudi Arabia in the Finals.

The teams will resume their battles on Friday so stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.