Qualifiers - Group E: Palestine 0-4 Iraq; Chinese Taipei 0-1 Uzbekistan

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Qualifiers - Group E: Palestine 0-4 Iraq; Chinese Taipei 0-1 Uzbekistan

New Taipei: Iraq cruised to a 4-0 win over Palestine in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Qualifiers tie at the Fu Jen University on Friday.

Uzbekistan edged Chinese Taipei 1-0 in the other tie to set up a final day showdown with Iraq to decide the group winners. 

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#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD4: Results & Reports

Sat, 26 Oct, 2024

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD4: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea and United Arab Emirates were the first two teams to confirm their tickets to the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 as Matchday Four concluded on Friday.

DPR Korea topped Group A with a perfect record of four wins while two victories in the three-team Group H booked the UAE's berth.

Thirteen places remain up for grabs on Sunday so stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.

#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.

Qualifiers - Group F: Qatar 2-0 Mongolia; Japan 9-2 Nepal

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Qualifiers - Group F: Qatar 2-0 Mongolia; Japan 9-2 Nepal

Doha: Qatar were made to work hard before securing a 2-0 win against Mongolia in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Qualifiers Group F match on Wednesday.

In the second game, Japan made light work of Nepal, securing a 9-2 win.

Qualifiers - Group G: Indonesia 1-0 Kuwait; Australia 19-0 N. Mariana Islands

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Qualifiers - Group G: Indonesia 1-0 Kuwait; Australia 19-0 N. Mariana Islands

Mishref: Indonesia got their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Qualifiers Group G campaign off to a fantastic start with a 1-0 win over Kuwait on Wednesday.

Australia, meanwhile, defeated Northern Mariana Islands 19-0.

Qualifiers - Group A: Jordan 1-2 Hong Kong, China; IR Iran 1-4 DPR Korea

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Qualifiers - Group A: Jordan 1-2 Hong Kong, China; IR Iran 1-4 DPR Korea

Zarqa: Hong Kong, China stunned Jordan 2-1 in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Qualifiers Group A tie on Wednesday. 

DPR Korea, meanwhile, made it three wins out of three with a 4-1 defeat of Islamic Republic of Iran.

Qualifiers - Group H: UAE 2-0 Malaysia

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Qualifiers - Group H: UAE 2-0 Malaysia

Vientiane: United Arab Emirates took a huge step towards qualifying for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Finals after defeating Malaysia 2-0 on Wednesday.

Goals from Mayed Adel Khamis and Mohamed Buti Almarar were enough for UAE to take home the three points with the Emiratis to face Laos next in the three-team group.

Group E - MD3: Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI) 1-2 Eastern (HKG)

Sat, 26 Oct, 2024

Group E - MD3: Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI) 1-2 Eastern (HKG)

Manila: Eastern of Hong Kong secured their first win in Group E of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 after edging Philippines’ Kaya FC-Iloilo 2-1 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium on Friday.

Kaya’s Kaishu Yamazaki cancelled out Marcos Gondra’s opener, before Noah Baffoe struck from distance to earn Eastern all three points.

#ChallengeLeague - Know your teams

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

#ChallengeLeague - Know your teams

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25 Group Stage kicks off on Saturday with 18 teams vying for the title.

Set to shine the light on Asia’s emerging leagues, the revamped third tier men’s club competition’s group stage will feature three groups of four teams each from the West and two groups involving three teams each from the East and will be played in a centralised league format.

Ahead of the action kicking off, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on the 18 teams. 

Port’s Rangsan wants to see out defining week

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Port’s Rangsan wants to see out defining week

Pathum Thani: Head coach Rangsan Vivatchaichok is eyeing two more successful outings to close out an important seven days for Port FC after they beat Zhejiang FC 1-0 in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group F match on Thursday.

The win means Port stayed perfect with two wins as they gear up for the rescheduled match against Lion City Sailors FC on Wednesday that could have huge bearing on their knockout stage hopes.

Hodak happy with Persib’s first point, Sailors' Rankovic left frustrated

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Hodak happy with Persib’s first point, Sailors' Rankovic left frustrated

Soreang: Persib Bandung head coach Bojan Hodak expressed relief and satisfaction after his side claimed their first point following a 1-1 draw against Singapore’s Lion City Sailors in their Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group F tie on Thursday.

The result was a welcome boost for Hodak’s men after a slow start to their campaign which saw defeats against Thailand’s Port FC and Zhejiang FC of China.