Socceroos fight back for victory; Malaysia, Vietnam impress

Thu, 02 Jun, 2022

Socceroos fight back for victory; Malaysia, Vietnam impress

Kuala Lumpur: Australia registered a morale boosting 2-1 win over Jordan in an international friendly on Wednesday as the Socceroos continued their preparations for the AFC Asian Qualifiers Road to Qatar Playoff against the United Arab Emirates. 

Australia had to fight their way back from a goal down with Bailey Wright and Awer Mabil scoring to secure the win. 

Malaysia and Vietnam also picked up wins against Hong Kong and Afghanistan respectively, while Indonesia and Bangladesh played to a goalless draw. 

AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers - Know Your Teams: Group A

Thu, 02 Jun, 2022

AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers - Know Your Teams: Group A

Kuwait City: Three sides that competed in Group B of the previous round, find themselves pitted together again in Group A of the third and final round of the AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers which get underway on June 8 in the Kuwaiti capital.

Group hosts Kuwait had played alongside Jordan and Nepal in the earlier round, while the trio will be joined by Indonesia for the three matchdays with the winners as well best five runners-up from the six groups, advancing to the Finals.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the four sides ahead of the action kicking off.  

AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers - Know Your Teams: Group B

Thu, 02 Jun, 2022

AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers - Know Your Teams: Group B

Ulaanbaatar: Three of the four teams drawn to face one another in Group B of the final round of 2023 Qualifiers appeared at the most recent edition of the AFC Asian Cup™, so something will have to give when they face off against one another in Ulaanbaatar.

Palestine, the Philippines and Yemen played in the United Arab Emirates in 2019 and all three have made strides forward since, ensuring the battle for the one automatic spot at next year’s tournament will be keenly contested. Hosts Mongolia will be buoyed by home field advantage and should not be written off.

Join the-AFC.com as we review the four teams. 

Preview - Group C: Thailand v Vietnam

Fri, 03 Jun, 2022

Preview - Group C: Thailand v Vietnam

Tashkent: It will be a clash of  Southeast Asian titans when Thailand and Vietnam open their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 Group C campaign on Thursday. 

On top of regional rivalry, the two teams met in the Hanoi SEA Games less than two weeks ago, with Vietnam edging Thailand 1-0 to clinch the gold medal. 

That result, however, will not linger in the minds of  Thailand with head coach Worrawoot Srimaka calling up a vastly different squad for Uzbekistan 2022.

Preview - Group C: Korea Republic v Malaysia

Thu, 02 Jun, 2022

Preview - Group C: Korea Republic v Malaysia

Tashkent: Korea Republic will open the defence of their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ title when they face Malaysia in Group C at the Lokomotiv Stadium on Thursday.

The Taeguk Warriors showcased their attacking prowess in the qualifiers, scoring a high 14 goals and will square off against a Malaysia side who also advanced undefeated.

Hwang Sun-hong's side, however,  are aiming to become the first team to win the title twice, having defeated Saudi Arabia 1-0 in the final to lift the trophy in 2020.