S-final: IR Iran too strong for Thailand

Fri, 07 Oct, 2022

S-final: IR Iran too strong for Thailand

Kuwait City:  Islamic Republic of Iran breezed to a 5-0 win over Thailand in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 semi-final on Thursday.

The win took Iran to within one match of lifting the title for a record-extending 13th time with Japan - the only other team to have won the coveted crown - awaiting them in Saturday’s final. 

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S-final: Japan defeat Uzbekistan to keep dream alive

Fri, 07 Oct, 2022

S-final: Japan defeat Uzbekistan to keep dream alive

Kuwait City: Japan came from behind to defeat Uzbekistan 2-1 in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 semi-final on Thursday.

After Uzbekistan took a first half lead through Ilkhomjon Khamroev, Japan fought hard in the second period with Arthur Oliveira and Sora Kanazawa finding the back of the net to seal a 10th final appearance. 

Japan will now bid for a fourth title when they play defending champions Islamic Republic of Iran - who defeated Thailand 5-0 in their last four tie - in Saturday's final.

IR Iran in top 20 of latest FIFA World Ranking

Thu, 06 Oct, 2022

IR Iran in top 20 of latest FIFA World Ranking

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran will head to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 as a top 20 team following the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Thursday.

Iran, who moved up two places to 20th, will face England, the United States and Wales in Group B at Qatar 2022.

Reaching final an unbelievable success for KL City, says Hodak

Thu, 06 Oct, 2022

Reaching final an unbelievable success for KL City, says Hodak

Jizzakh: Kuala Lumpur City FC head coach Bojan Hodak described his side’s victory over PFC Sogdiana to reach the AFC Cup™ 2022 final as an unbelievable success for the club and Malaysian football.

KL City completed an incredible run to the final on their continental debut, becoming only the second Malaysian side to reach an AFC Cup final after Johor Darul Ta’zim who won the title in 2015, but Hodak highlighted a key difference between KL City’s success and that of his former employers.

Tanaka stars in Japan’s win over Nigeria

Thu, 06 Oct, 2022

Tanaka stars in Japan’s win over Nigeria

Kobe: Mina Tanaka’s second half brace secured Japan a 2-0 win over Nigeria in an international friendly at the Noevir Stadium in Kobe on Thursday.

Tanaka struck in the second half as Japan continued their preparations for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia/New Zealand 2023.  

A-League Men 2022-23: Season Preview

Thu, 06 Oct, 2022

A-League Men 2022-23: Season Preview

Kuala Lumpur: The 2022-23 A-League Men campaign kicks off on Friday as the 12 teams get set to battle it out for domestic glory and a number of exciting new arrivals hope to shine in Australia.

Melbourne City finished on top of the league to be crowned Premiers last season but it was Western United – in just their third season – who won the Grand Final after seeing off City 2-0 in the showpiece event. 

The pair will again look to be in the mix this time round, while two A-League giants in Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory will be aiming to return to former glories.

Indian Super League 2022-23: Season Preview

Thu, 06 Oct, 2022

Indian Super League 2022-23: Season Preview

Kuala Lumpur: The ninth edition of the Indian Super League (ISL) will get underway when the 2022-23 campaign kicks off on Friday.

Hyderabad FC were crowned champions last season when they defeated Kerala Blasters FC on penalties in the final of the Play-offs to become the fifth team to lift the trophy following Atletico de Kolkata (3), Chennaiyin FC (2), Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC. 

Ahead of the new campaign, the-AFC.com takes a closer look at the state of play as the league prepares to return to a home and away format following the centralised venues during the COVID-19 years.