#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.

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD2: Results & Reports

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD2: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Two of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Qualifiers concluded on Monday with high quality action.

Wednesday will see the remaining seven groups kicking as the teams look to book their places in the Finals.

The 10 group winners and five best runners-up will join hosts Saudi Arabia at the Finals. Stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD1: Results & Reports

Sun, 20 Oct, 2024

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD1: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea and the Philippines were the big winners on Matchday One of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Qualifiers on Saturday.

The big victories propelled both sides to the top of their respective groups as the journey to reach the Finals began in earnest.

The hopefuls have been split into 10 groups – six of four, one of three and three of five – to battle in a centralised league format, which runs until October 27.

All group winners, along with the five best-placed runners-up, will progress to the 20th edition of the Finals, with two-time winners Saudi Arabia (1985, 1988) automatically qualifying as they host the tournament for the second time after 1992.

Stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.

Lee wants 'perfect' Gwangju to continue improving

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Lee wants 'perfect' Gwangju to continue improving

Yongin: Despite maintaining their perfect AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 record, Gwangju head coach Lee Jung-hyo expressed mixed emotions following their 3-1 win over Malaysia’s Johor Darul Ta’zim on Tuesday.

Gwangju top the standings with nine points but Lee said their performance against JDT did not meet their standards.

Muscat: Strong response secured Shanghai Port victory

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Muscat: Strong response secured Shanghai Port victory

Shanghai: Head coach Kevin Muscat sang the praises of Shanghai Port after the Chinese Super League side picked up their first win in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

The Australian felt the 3-2 scoreline wasn’t indicative of the superiority his side had in the game and even though Central Coast Mariners tried to force a comeback in the second half, Muscat was always confident his team would be able to finish the job.

Milojevic delighted with Al Wasl’s perseverance

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Milojevic delighted with Al Wasl’s perseverance

Dubai: Head coach Milos Milojevic praised Al Wasl FC's resilience after the Emirati club came from behind to edge Qatar's Al Gharafa SC 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Tuesday.

The victory took Al Wasl to six points, moving them closer to a place in the knockout stage with Milojevic hailing his team’s second half performance.

Al Nassr’s consistency thrills Pioli; Bakhtiarizadeh rues missed chances

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Al Nassr’s consistency thrills Pioli; Bakhtiarizadeh rues missed chances

Dubai: Head coach Stefano Pioli hailed Al Nassr Club’s improved second half performance as they sealed a vital 1-0 win over Islamic Republic of Iran’s Esteghlal FC in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

The Italian tactician credited the impact of Talisca, who was introduced as a second-half substitute and played a pivotal role in turning the game in Al Nassr’s favour.

Ali proud of Al Wehdat’s resilience away from home

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Ali proud of Al Wehdat’s resilience away from home

Dushanbe: Al Wehdat’s form on the road in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 is giving head coach Rafat Ali plenty of satisfaction as the group stage reaches the halfway stage.

The 1-0 win against FC Istiklol on Tuesday put Al Wehdat level on points with Sharjah FC and well on track to take one of the two Group C knockout stage spots.