Bahrain end Laos' qualifying dream after stalemate

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Bahrain end Laos' qualifying dream after stalemate

Manama: Laos’ bid to reach the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 came to an end, while Bahrain kept their hopes alive as the two sides played out a goalless draw at Khalifa Sports City Stadium on Thursday.

Playing in the second of their two fixtures in the three-team Group A, Laos couldn’t find the big win they needed to stay in contention following Monday’s 4-0 defeat to Chinese Taipei.
 
The result is more useful for group hosts Bahrain, who avoided defeat in their first appearance of these qualifiers, meaning they can still qualify for the first AFC Women’s Asian Cup if they beat Chinese Taipei in Sunday’s group finale.

Lebanon defeat UAE to revive qualification hopes

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Lebanon defeat UAE to revive qualification hopes

Bishkek: Lebanon kept their AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 qualification hopes alive with a 1-0 win over United Arab Emirates at Dolen Omurzakov Stadium on Thursday.

In a game of few chances, a Syntia Salha strike early in the second half proved decisive for the youthful Lebanese outfit, who atoned somewhat for Monday’s 4-0 loss to Myanmar by claiming only their second ever win in AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifying.

Despite Wednesday’s victory, Lebanon still need to defeat Guam on Sunday, and see at least one other result fall their way, if they are to reach the Finals as Group D winners, while UAE also remain in contention despite their defeat, with both sides on three points after two matches.

Myanmar breeze past Guam to close in on Finals

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Myanmar breeze past Guam to close in on Finals

Bishkek: Myanmar are on the verge of sealing a place at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 thanks to a 8-0 victory over Guam on Thursday.

Win Theingi Tun scored twice and lit up Dolen Omurzakov Stadium with a virtuoso performance that included a direct involvement in six out of the eight goals as Myanmar surged three points clear at the top of the Group D standings with one Matchday remaining.
 
The result means Tin Myint Aung’s side will simply need to avoid defeat against United Arab Emirates on Sunday to qualify for the continental Finals, a feat they last achieved in 2014.

AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ set to inspire young girls

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ set to inspire young girls

New Delhi: The impending football fever in India is fast approaching for Asia’s flagship tournament for women’s football - the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™, which is set to commence on January 20 next year. 

The best 12 teams from the Continent will battle it out for the top honours in the competition which will be played across Navi Mumbai, Mumbai and Pune till February 6, 2022.
 
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), which unveiled ‘Our Goal for All’ as the official tagline of the prestigious tournament on the 100 days to go milestone date, have confirmed 10 teams for the competition and two more teams will be finalised this week. 

IR Iran remain Asia's top side, Indonesia surge in latest FIFA World Ranking

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

IR Iran remain Asia's top side, Indonesia surge in latest FIFA World Ranking

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran remain number one  with the top five Asian sides unchanged in the latest FIFA World Ranking issued on Thursday.

Saudi Arabia were rewarded for their fine form in the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar, rising seven spots to 49 following impressive victories over Japan (1-0) and China PR (3-2) in October.

Indonesia were Asia’s biggest movers, climbing 10 spots to 165 after defeating Chinese Taipei 2-1 and 3-0 in the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 qualification playoff

Young stars ready for action at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022™ Qualifiers

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Young stars ready for action at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022™ Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for Asia’s future stars to shine when the AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022™ Qualifiers kick off on Saturday in centralised venues.

With the excitement building up, 39 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations (MAs) will be vying for 15 available spots to join host Uzbekistan at the keenly anticipated AFC U23 Asian Cup in 2022, which will be staged in the Central Zone for the first time in Asian football history.