From quizzing Beckham to Asian champion: Zhang Linyan’s childhood dream comes true at India 2022

Thu, 10 Feb, 2022

From quizzing Beckham to Asian champion: Zhang Linyan’s childhood dream comes true at India 2022

Suzhou: Zhang Linyan was among the heroes as China PR were crowned AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ champions on Sunday, but few outside of the country are aware of the incredible backstory involving David Beckham and a childhood dream come true.

The 21-year-old came into the continental Finals with just three senior caps to her name, but she ended the tournament having played a key role in the Steel Roses’ drought-breaking triumph.

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AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022™ - Moments

Wed, 09 Feb, 2022

AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022™ - Moments

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022™ came to an exciting conclusion on Sunday with China PR emerging champions.

It was a tournament that more than lived up to expectations with China PR winning the title for a record-extending ninth time, Korea Republic making the final for the first time and Philippines and Vietnam qualifying for their inaugural FIFA Women's World Cup just some of numerous highlights of a remarkable competition.

Join the-AFC.com as we relive the moments that made India 2022 the success that it was.

AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™: Milestones & Stats

Tue, 08 Feb, 2022

AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™: Milestones & Stats

Mumbai: The AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 India™ threw up numerous moments that will live long in the memory, with China PR crowned champions for the first time in 16 years and two ASEAN sides advancing to their maiden appearance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

On an individual level, Sam Kerr and Shui Qingxia were among those to create their own pieces of history in a tournament that saw an expanded 12 teams compete for the right to be crowned continental champions. 

After the dust has settled on the Asian Football Confederation’s first competition of 2022, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on some of the facts and figures that caught the eye.

Victorious China PR squad return home

Thu, 10 Feb, 2022

Victorious China PR squad return home

Suzhou: AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022™ champions China PR returned home on Monday following their amazing comeback win in the final at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

Down 2-0 at half-time, China PR produced a magnificent fightback to defeat Korea Republic 3-2 in an epic final.

Semi-final: Chelsea edge gritty Al Hilal

Thu, 10 Feb, 2022

Semi-final: Chelsea edge gritty Al Hilal

Abu Dhabi: AFC Champions League winners Al Hilal SFC were narrowly edged 1-0 by European champions Chelsea in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021 at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium on Wednesday.

Appearing in the competition for the second time in three years, Al Hilal reached the final four after defeating UAE champions and hosts Al Jazira 6-1 but faced a much sterner challenge in the UEFA Champions League winners.