Indonesia crowned champions of first-ever AFC eAsian Cup

Tue, 06 Feb, 2024

Indonesia crowned champions of first-ever AFC eAsian Cup

Doha: Indonesia defeated Japan to emerge winners of the inaugural edition of the AFC eAsian Cup on Monday.

The tournament, which kicked off last Thursday at Doha’s Virtuocity eSports Arena, witnessed five days of high intensity matches involving 19 teams from the AFC’s Member Associations.

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SF - Preview: Jordan v Korea Republic

Tue, 06 Feb, 2024

SF - Preview: Jordan v Korea Republic

Doha: Head coach Hussein Ammouta believes he has to get his tactics right for Jordan’s AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ semi-final against Korea Republic at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on Tuesday.

Having already surpassed their previous best by reaching the semi-finals of the continental showpiece, Ammouta is determined Jordan’s journey will only end after lifting the title for the first time despite the awesome challenge awaiting them. 

Pressure a motivating factor for Korea Republic, says Hwang

Mon, 05 Feb, 2024

Pressure a motivating factor for Korea Republic, says Hwang

Al Rayyan: Hwang In-beom feels the pressure on Korea Republic ahead of their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ semi-final clash with Jordan will only serve as extra motivation for the team.

Having beaten Saudi Arabia and Australia to reach the last four and with 44 places separating Korea and Jordan in the FIFA World Ranking, expectations have heightened that a first AFC Asian Cup title since 1960 awaits the Taegeuk Warriors .

Saadeh ready to help Jordan create more history

Mon, 05 Feb, 2024

Saadeh ready to help Jordan create more history

Doha: Ibrahim Saadeh believes it will be a confident Jordan team that will take to the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium pitch for their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ semi-final against Korea Republic on Tuesday.

Having reached a historic first semi-final at the continental showpiece, the 23-year-old is adamant that Jordan’s amazing journey will not end despite the huge task of facing a Korea Republic side determined to end a long wait for a third AFC Asian Cup title. 

SF - Jordan v Korea Republic: Facts & Figures

Mon, 05 Feb, 2024

SF - Jordan v Korea Republic: Facts & Figures

Doha: Jordan will be aiming to continue their dream run when they take on Korea Republic in the semi-finals of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Tuesday.

Jordan advanced to the last four stage with a 1-0 win over Tajikistan while Korea Republic needed a Son Heung-min special to see off the challenge of Australia in their quarter-final.

Asian Domestic Wrap: Macarthur down Wanderers; Holders Kuwait SC eliminated

Mon, 05 Feb, 2024

Asian Domestic Wrap: Macarthur down Wanderers; Holders Kuwait SC eliminated

Kuala Lumpur: Macarthur FC had the final say against crosstown rivals Western Sydney Wanderers as French striker Valere Germain completed his hat-trick in second-half injury time to give the Bulls a last-gasp 4-3 victory in Australia on Sunday. 

In Kuwait, last season’s Emir Cup finalists Kuwait SC and Kazma SC both crashed out of the competition after losing on penalties as Al Tadamon, Al Salmiya, Qadsia SC and Al Arabi booked their places in the semi-finals of the tournament’s 62nd edition. 
 
FC Goa and Odisha FC are level on points at the top of the Indian Super League table while matches also took place in Indonesia, Bangladesh, Lebanon and Cambodia, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s domestic action from across the continent.