Belief key to Thailand’s success, says Pipob

Thu, 22 Jun, 2023

Belief key to Thailand’s success, says Pipob

Pathum Thani: Thailand head coach Pipob On-mo expressed his delight after his team defeated Yemen 1-0 to finish in pole position in Group A of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Thailand 2023.

Reflecting on the hard-fought win secured by substitute Tanakrit Lokman’s stoppage time goal,  Pipob said it the most challenging game the Southeast Asian side has played so far in the competition.

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Osmera: Development of Malaysian players will continue

Thu, 22 Jun, 2023

Osmera: Development of Malaysian players will continue

Pathum Thailand: Malaysia’s run in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 may have come to an end but head coach Osmera Omaro is determined that his players continue to develop as they prepare to take the next step in their budding careers.

A brace by Dainei Mat Disa saw Malaysia come from behind to defeat Laos 2-1 in their final Group A tie at the Thammasat Stadium on Wednesday as they finished third on three points. 

Rakhmatullaev glad Uzbekistan still in the race

Wed, 21 Jun, 2023

Rakhmatullaev glad Uzbekistan still in the race

Pathum Thani: Head coach Jamoliddin Rakhmatullaev was happy to see Uzbekistan collect their first win at the AFC U17 Asian Cup Thailand 2023 after the young White Wolves edged India 1-0 in their second Group D clash on Tuesday.

With four points to their name, Uzbekistan have perched themselves second behind Japan in the standings on goal difference.  

Sharp Japan make Moriyama happy

Wed, 21 Jun, 2023

Sharp Japan make Moriyama happy

Bangkok: Despite registering 19 shots - six of which were on target - against Uzbekistan in their opening match of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Saturday, Japan ended up sharing the spoils in a 1-1 draw after conceding late on.

It was a different matter on Tuesday at the Rajamangala Stadium as Yoshiro Moriyama oversaw a far more clinical performance, which led to a 4-0 victory over Vietnam in their Group D encounter.

As with the previous match, Yutaka Michikawi gave them a half-time lead but the Japanese were able to add three more goals in the second half this time, as they chalked up a total of 16 shots, with eight on target.

Pathways to AFC Champions League™ and AFC Cup™ 2023/24 Group Stages confirmed

Thu, 03 Aug, 2023

Pathways to AFC Champions League™ and AFC Cup™ 2023/24 Group Stages confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed the battle lines of the Preliminary and Playoff Stages of the AFC Cup™ and AFC Champions League™ 2023/24.

The race to secure a place in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Group Stage will begin in Hong Kong, China where Hong Kong Rangers will host Vietnam’s Haiphong FC on August 15, 2023, in the Preliminary Stage with the winners sealing a date with Korea Republic’s Incheon United FC in the Playoff Stage on August 22.

K League 1: Mid-Season Review

Thu, 22 Jun, 2023

K League 1: Mid-Season Review

Seoul: The K League 1 returns this Saturday after a two-week break to accommodate international football when Suwon Samsung Bluewings welcome FC Seoul to Suwon World Cup Stadium as another exciting domestic season in Korea Republic gets underway once more. 

After beating Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors to the title last season, it is defending champions Ulsan Hyundai who sit comfortably at the top of the table and it will be up to the likes of Pohang Steelers and FC Seoul to narrow the gap in the coming months. 
 
Ahead of the season’s resumption, the-AFC.com takes a look at how the latest edition of Korea Republic’s top flight has transpired so far and highlights what the supporters can keep an eye out for as the K League 1 clubs return to action. 

Flying starts for India, Kuwait

Thu, 22 Jun, 2023

Flying starts for India, Kuwait

Bengaluru: Sunil Chhetri scored a hat-trick as India defeated Pakistan 4-0 in their opening 2023 SAFF Championship Group A match at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Wednesday.

Kuwait, meanwhile, kicked off their campaign with a 3-1 defeat of Nepal.