Preview - 3rd Place Playoff: Iraq v Indonesia

Thu, 02 May, 2024

Preview - 3rd Place Playoff: Iraq v Indonesia

Doha: The third and final automatic berth at the Paris Olympics from the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ will be at stake on Thursday when Iraq and Indonesia face off in the third place playoff.

Iraq are seeking a sixth appearance and a first since 2016, while Indonesia’s sole involvement to date came in 1956 before the Olympics’ men’s football tournament became a U23 affair. The losing team will still have one last shot at making it, via a playoff against Guinea on May 9 in Paris.
 
However, that is not on either side’s minds for now as they look to pick themselves up from stumbling at the semi-finals to get ready for their second chance at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium.

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Rio focused on taking Indonesia to Paris

Wed, 01 May, 2024

Rio focused on taking Indonesia to Paris

Doha: Rio Fahmy will look to repay the faith shown in him by head coach Shin Tae-yong and help steer Indonesia to their first Olympic Games qualification in 68 years when he faces Iraq in the third place playoff at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ on Thursday.

The winners will join Japan and Uzbekistan as Asia’s three guaranteed qualifiers for the Games in Paris with the defeated nation moving into a one-off playoff against Guinea on May 9, and Fahmy is targeting a successful outing at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium

Mohammed determined to lead Iraq to Olympics

Wed, 01 May, 2024

Mohammed determined to lead Iraq to Olympics

Doha: Iraq captain Muntadher Mohammed returns from suspension to lead his team against Indonesia in the third place playoff at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ determined to make amends for the semi-final loss against Japan and secure a place at the Olympic Games.

Mohammed served a one-match suspension after picking up a second yellow card of the tournament in the 1-0 quarter-final win over Vietnam, but will be available to head coach Radhi Shenaishil for Thursday’s clash against Shin Tae-yong’s side.

The Deciders: Facts & Figures

Wed, 01 May, 2024

The Deciders: Facts & Figures

Doha: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ is reaching its climax with Japan to play Uzbekistan in the final on Friday.

Iraq and Indonesia, meanwhile, will square off in the playoff for third place on Thursday.
 
The-AFC.com takes a look at some key facts and figures ahead of the two matches with both having so much at stake.

Stage set for #U17WAC showdown at Indonesia 2024

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

Stage set for #U17WAC showdown at Indonesia 2024

Kuala Lumpur: Almost five years after it was last held, the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ will make its highly anticipated return next Monday as eight contenders begin their quest for glory at the ninth edition.

Scheduled to run from May 6 to 19, the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 will take place in idyllic Bali as the Southeast Asian country stages the tournament for the first time.

#AFCCup: Memorable Finals

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

#AFCCup: Memorable Finals

Doha: After 18 finals which produced 12 different champions representing nine different nations, the AFC Cup™ comes to an end with Al Ahed SC and Central Coast Mariners contesting the 2023-24 final, the last one before the competition makes way for a new AFC Clubs Competitions format.

Over the years, AFC Cup finals saw their fair share of goals, drama and unforgettable celebrations. Ahead of the last AFC Cup final, the-AFC.com looks back at five of the most memorable final showdowns in the history of the competition.

#AFCCup: Records & Milestones

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

#AFCCup: Records & Milestones

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Cup™ 2023/24 final between Lebanon’s Al Ahed SC and Central Coast Mariners of Australia on Sunday marks the end of an era as the game will bring the curtain down on the continental competition for the last time.

The tournament’s 19th edition will be its last as a glorious chapter in Asian football comes to an end two decades after the AFC Cup was launched back in 2004.
 
As the-AFC.com continues its build-up towards the grand finale, we look back at some of the records and milestones from through the years.