Qualifiers Round Two: Korea Republic seal Group A top spot in style

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

Qualifiers Round Two: Korea Republic seal Group A top spot in style

Buriram: Korea Republic topped Group A of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 Qualifiers Round 2 after a 7-2 win over Thailand on Saturday.

Both teams, however, had already sealed qualification to the Finals with a match to spare after wins over India and Islamic Republic of Iran.
 
India finished third after defeating Iran 3-0 earlier on Saturday.

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Qualifiers Round 2: Australia first to qualify from Group B

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

Qualifiers Round 2: Australia first to qualify from Group B

Hanoi: Australia booked their place in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 after defeating Vietnam 2-1 in their Qualifiers Round 2 tie at the National Youth Football Training Centre on Friday.

There's still a game against Bangladesh remaining but with six points, Australia have assured themselves a place among the top two in Group B.
 
As for Vietnam, they are still in the hunt for a place in the Finals and face a direct fight with their next opponents Philippines, who put themselves back into contention after a 3-1 win over Bangladesh earlier on Friday.

#ACL - Matchday One in Numbers

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

#ACL - Matchday One in Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 got underway with a bang in the past week with 20 matches taking place across 18 countries as the group stage of the continental competition returned to its traditional home-and-away basis.

Eight former AFC Champions League winners are in the running for this year’s title, while a further eight sides were appearing in the group stage for the first time and a host of global superstars also made their debuts in the tournament. 
 
As the sides now look forward to the Matchday Two encounters in early October, the-AFC.com looks back at the week in numbers.

#ACL - Review: Matchday 1

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

#ACL - Review: Matchday 1

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday One of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 lived up to expectations with high quality action across the continent.

With global superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar making their debuts, eight former AFC Champions League winners in the fray and just as many teams making their first bows, the coming weeks promise more enthralling action.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the thrills and spills of Matchday One.

#AFCCUP - Review: Matchday One

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

#AFCCUP - Review: Matchday One

Kuala Lumpur: The final edition of the AFC Cup™ got off to a resounding start with 36 teams aiming for the title.

Former champions struggled, debutants impressed and fans celebrated across Asia as they watched their favourite teams in action.

Join the-AFC.com in our review of Matchday One and what to expect when the action resumes on October 2.

Kerr, Kang shortlisted for FIFA Puskas Award

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

Kerr, Kang shortlisted for FIFA Puskas Award

Kuala Lumpur: Australia's Sam Kerr and Korea Republic's Kang Seong-jin have been nominated for the 2023 FIFA Puskas Award.

Kerr and Kang are among 11 players in the running for the prestigious award.