Indonesia defeat Chinese Taipei to close in on place in final round of Qualifiers

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Indonesia defeat Chinese Taipei to close in on place in final round of Qualifiers

Buriram: Indonesia moved a step closer in their bid to advance to the final round of the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 qualifiers with a 2-1 win over Chinese Taipei in the first leg of their playoff at the Buriram Stadium on Thursday.

Avoiding defeat in Monday’s return leg will seal the Southeast Asian side a place in the final round of the Qualifiers but Chinese Taipei, who pulled one back right at the end, will be equally hopeful of advancing. 

Late Son strike seals Korea Republic win over Syria

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Late Son strike seals Korea Republic win over Syria

Ansan City: Son Heung-min's goal with just a minute to play helped Korea Republic defeat Syria 2-1 in dramatic fashion in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar at Ansan Wa Stadium on Thursday.

Korea dominated the first half but failed to capitalise on their superiority, with Hwang Hee-chan guilty of wasting three glorious opportunities, before the East Asians did go in front shortly after the interval through Hwang In-beom’s long-range strike.

But the West Asians fought back strongly and levelled proceedings with just six minutes to go when Khribin struck an unstoppable effort into the back of the net, only for Son to break Syrian hearts by striking the winner just minutes later.

Jordan cruise past Malaysia; Bahrain impress against Curacao

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Jordan cruise past Malaysia; Bahrain impress against Curacao

Amman: Jordan and Bahrain claimed impressive 4-0 wins against Malaysia and Curacao respectively in international friendly matches on Wednesday.

Jordan were firmly in control against Malaysia at the King Abdullah II Stadium while Bahrain turned on the power in the second half to register the emphatic win at the National Stadium.

Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Yemen take firm control

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Yemen take firm control

Dammam: Hosts Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Yemen claimed top positions in their respective groups after Matchday Two of the 2021 WAFF U23 Championship on Wednesday.

Saudi Arabia, playing their first match, defeated 10-man Syria 2-0 at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium to go top of Group C.