Qualifiers - Group E: Malaysia 2-1 Oman; DPR Korea 4-0 Sri Lanka

Sun, 22 Sep, 2024

Qualifiers - Group E: Malaysia 2-1 Oman; DPR Korea 4-0 Sri Lanka

Dushanbe: Malaysia produced their best to defeat Oman 2-1 in their opening AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers Group E tie at the Republican Central Stadium on Saturday.

DPR Korea, meanwhile, got their campaign off to an emphatic start with a 4-0 win over Sri Lanka.

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#AFCU20 Qualifiers - MD1: Results & Reports

Sun, 22 Sep, 2024

#AFCU20 Qualifiers - MD1: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The journey to reach the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 got off to a spectacular start on Saturday with five groups of the Qualifiers kicking off.

To run until September 29, the 10 groups - five of four teams each and five of five – the Qualifiers will be contested in a centralised league format. All group winners, along with the five best-placed runners-up, will progress to the final tournament and be joined by 1985 champions China PR, who are hosting for a second time after their first in 2010.

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

Preview - Final: DPR Korea v Japan

Sat, 21 Sep, 2024

Preview - Final: DPR Korea v Japan

Bogota: DPR Korea and Japan are set for a blockbuster clash when they face off in the final of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 on Sunday.

DPR Korea will hold the psychological edge going into the showdown at the Estadio El Campin, having defeated Japan to lift the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024 title in March.

#ACLElite - MD1: In Numbers

Fri, 27 Sep, 2024

#ACLElite - MD1: In Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 got off to a sizzling start over the past week with 12 matches played across the continent.

The opening matchday of Asia's top club competition had thrills, spills and much, much more so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some interesting facts and figures.

Kim thrilled by Jeonbuk’s display; Cebu’s Goksu targets improvement

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Kim thrilled by Jeonbuk’s display; Cebu’s Goksu targets improvement

Manila: Head coach Kim Do-heon liked what he saw after his Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC began their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 campaign in style with a 6-0 triumph against Dynamic Herb Cebu FC on Thursday.

It was a performance that delighted Kim with six different goalscorers, including teenager Jin Tae-ho - who scored the opening goal - one of four players aged 20 and under fielded by Kim in the match.

Draw pleases Selangor’s Nidzam, Lettieri rues Muangthong’s missed chances

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Draw pleases Selangor’s Nidzam, Lettieri rues Muangthong’s missed chances

Bangkok: Selangor FC head coach Nidzam Jamil was pleased with the 1-1 draw against Thailand’s Muangthong United FC in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group H opener on Thursday.

Selangor took the lead in the 47th minute through Ronnie Fernandez, only for Muangthong’s Purachet Thodsanit to level the tie eight minutes later.

Rangsan proud of Port’s squad strength; Persib’s Hodak retains faith

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Rangsan proud of Port’s squad strength; Persib’s Hodak retains faith

Soreang: Port FC delivered when it mattered after they made a winning start to their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 campaign by defeating Persib Bandung 1-0 with fringe players proving themselves in the Group F encounter.

Head coach Rangsan Vivatchaichok was pleased to see his players taking on the challenge, giving the 45-year-old the opportunity to approach the match with a different tactic.

Hariss wants Sailors to remain grounded

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Hariss wants Sailors to remain grounded

Singapore: Lion City Sailors may have kicked off their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 campaign with a convincing 2-0 victory over Zhejiang FC, but captain Hariss Harun has reminded his teammates to maintain focus despite the promising start.

The tie was headed for a goalless first half at the Jalan Besar Stadium before Hariss pounced on a poor clearance to strike home from distance to put the Singapore side ahead.

The goal ensured Lion City Sailors the much needed boost in the second half with Maxime Lestienne netting the second goal to put the game beyond Zhejiang’s reach.