IR Iran’s Abdi dedicates Uzbekistan victory to compatriots

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

IR Iran’s Abdi dedicates Uzbekistan victory to compatriots

Shenzhen: Head coach Hossein Abdi dedicated Islamic Republic of Iran’s 2-1 win over Uzbekistan at the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 to his compatriots.

The final Group C tie saw the four-time champions finish with a perfect nine points, scoring 11 goals and conceding only one to top their group.

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Jordan stalemate a valuable lesson for Iraq, says Mohammed

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

Jordan stalemate a valuable lesson for Iraq, says Mohammed

Shenzhen: Head coach Imad Mohammed was satisfied with the performance of his players despite Iraq having to settle for a 0-0 stalemate against Jordan in their final AFC Asian Cup™ China 2025 Group B tie on Wednesday.

The draw meant Iraq finished second behind Saudi Arabia and will face Australia in the quarter-finals on Saturday.

Haqawi: Conceding galvanised Saudi Arabia into action

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

Haqawi: Conceding galvanised Saudi Arabia into action

Shenzhen: Saad Haqawi attributed Saudi Arabia’s second half turnaround against DPR Korea in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 tie on Wednesday down to desire and determination as the West Asians topped Group B to advance to the quarter-finals.

Haqawi, who plays his club football alongside Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr, was instrumental in Saudi Arabia’s second win at China 2025 with the 19-year-old contributing a goal and an assist.

Morgan happy with Australia’s momentum; Djurdjevic wants sharper China PR

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

Morgan happy with Australia’s momentum; Djurdjevic wants sharper China PR

Shenzhen: Head coach Trevor Morgan believes Australia are on the right trajectory following their 2-1 victory over China PR on Tuesday which saw the Young Socceroos topping Group A of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 with a perfect record.

Despite rotating his lineup, Morgan’s side dictated terms despite China PR’s valiant efforts to turn the tie around. 

Qatar leave China 2025 on a high

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

Qatar leave China 2025 on a high

Shenzhen: Qatar made their exit from the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 with their first Group A win, and head coach Felix Sarriugarte was pleased that his side closed their campaign with their heads held high.

The West Asians dominated Kyrgyz Republic from the start in their 4-0 win, with different players finding the back of the net in a fluid, energetic performance. 

Loss wants Buriram to dream of glory

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

Loss wants Buriram to dream of glory

Gwangju: Head coach Osmar Loss has dared his Buriram United to dream big after they booked a spot in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 knockout stage on Tuesday. 

Despite having to settle for a draw after giving up a two-goal advantage to Korea Republic’s Gwangju FC, the point was enough for the Thai side to advance with their last 16 opponents to be decided when the East Zone’s League Stage concludes on Wednesday.

Johor Darul Tazim live up to Bidoglio’s expectations

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

Johor Darul Tazim live up to Bidoglio’s expectations

Johor Bahru: Head coach Hector Bidoglio was over the moon after his Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) side showed their immense quality to book their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Round of 16 spot with a 5-2 defeat of FC Pohang Steelers of Korea Republic on Tuesday. 

The Malaysian champions roared back in style after going behind to Lee Ho-jae’s opener, with five players finding the net in what ultimately was an emphatic win at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, with JDT finishing fourth in the East Zone standings on 14 points.

Up next for them will be another Korea Republic side - Gwangju FC - with JDT having the advantage of playing the return leg at home.