Group B: Japan 1-0 China PR

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Group B: Japan 1-0 China PR

Doha: Japan kicked off their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ campaign with a 1-0 win over China PR at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Group B on Tuesday despite playing most of the game with 10 men following Ryuya Nishio’s early sending off.

Kuryu Matsui gave Go Oiwa’s side an eighth minute lead only for Nishio to see red nine minutes later for violent conduct, but a stand-out performance in goal from Leo Kokubo ensured the 2016 champions started the tournament with a win.

Victory gives the Japanese the perfect start to their challenge for a second title and a place at a eighth consecutive Olympic Games in a challenging group that also features Korea Republic and the United Arab Emirates.

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Preview - Group D: Vietnam v Kuwait

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Preview - Group D: Vietnam v Kuwait

Doha: Vietnam and Kuwait are set for a no-holds barred clash with both teams determined to kick off their respective AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ Group D campaigns with a win at the Al Janoub Stadium on Wednesday. 

With Uzbekistan and Malaysia also in the group, a win for either side will give them an early advantage in the race for a quarter-final spot with the tournament also serving as the qualifier for the Paris Olympic Games.

Preview - Group D: Uzbekistan v Malaysia

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Preview - Group D: Uzbekistan v Malaysia

Doha: Uzbekistan intend to signal their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ title aspirations when they take on Malaysia in their opening Group D match at Khalifa International Stadium on Wednesday.

Head coach Timur Kapadze said an opening win will put his team in good stead as they look to repeat their 2018 title-winning feat and seal a spot in the Paris Olympics 2024.

Vale urges Qatar to build on win; Indonesia’s Shin stays positive

Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

Vale urges Qatar to build on win; Indonesia’s Shin stays positive

Doha: Qatar produced a fine performance to secure a 2-0 victory over Indonesia in their opening AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2024 ™ match on Monday but head coach Ilidio Vale has urged his side to continue improving if they want to achieve success. 

Goals from Khaled Ali and Ahmed Al Rawi secured the win and the Group A top spot after Australia and Jordan settled for a draw in their tie.

Australia's Vidmar, Jordan's Abu Zema satisfied with stalemate

Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

Australia's Vidmar, Jordan's Abu Zema satisfied with stalemate

Doha: Tony Vidmar declared himself satisfied with the point his Australia team claimed in their 0-0 draw with Jordan in Group A at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ on Monday as the Olyroos failed to break down Abdallah Abu Zema’s defensively disciplined outfit.

The Jordanians held on for a draw despite playing for the final eight minutes plus stoppage time with 10 men following captain Danial Afaneh’s sending off for a second bookable offence, leaving both teams to share the spoils at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium.

#ACFutsal2024 - Preview: Groups A & B

Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

#ACFutsal2024 - Preview: Groups A & B

Bangkok: Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar and China PR are primed for Group A of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 to begin on Wednesday.

Vietnam and Myanmar will kick off the action at the Hua Mark Indoor Stadium, before hosts Thailand take centre stage against China PR.

Meanwhile, Group B is intriguingly poised with Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Australia joining upcoming 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup hosts Uzbekistan.

Preview - East Semi-final (1st Leg): Ulsan Hyundai FC (Kor) v Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Preview - East Semi-final (1st Leg): Ulsan Hyundai FC (Kor) v Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)

Ulsan: Ulsan Hyundai FC will tread with caution when they host Yokohama F. Marinos in the first leg of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 East semi-final on Wednesday.

Korea Republic's Ulsan are seeking a third title while Japan's Marinos are appearing in the semi-finals for the first time.

Preview - Inter-Zone Final (1st Leg): FK Abdysh Ata Kant (KGZ) v Central Coast Mariners FC (AUS)

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Preview - Inter-Zone Final (1st Leg): FK Abdysh Ata Kant (KGZ) v Central Coast Mariners FC (AUS)

Bishkek: Kyrgyz Republic’s FK Abdysh-Ata Kant will look to draw inspiration from their fans when they take on Central Coast Mariners of Australia in the first leg of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 Inter-Zone final on Wednesday.

The opportunity to become the first team from the Central Asian nation to feature in the final of the last edition of the AFC Cup will be the motivating factor for the Kyrgyz Premier League champions at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium.