My best is yet to come, says birthday girl Wang

Mon, 24 Jan, 2022

My best is yet to come, says birthday girl Wang

Mumbai: Wang Shuang enjoyed the happiest of 27th birthdays with a Player of the Match performance against Islamic Republic of Iran at AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ on Sunday, but the China PR star insists she is yet to reach her prime as a player.

The creative forward was a standout at Mumbai Football Arena, opening the scoring with a precise 20-yard strike before adding a second from the penalty spot as the Steel Roses charged into the knockout stage with a 7-0 win.

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Shui: Steel Roses getting better and better

Mon, 24 Jan, 2022

Shui: Steel Roses getting better and better

Mumbai: China PR head coach Shui Qingxia declared her side is moving in the right direction after they booked their place in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ quarter-finals with a thumping 7-0 win against Islamic Republic of Iran on Sunday.

The Steel Roses had to work hard to break down the determined debutants in the early stages, but a 43rd minute Xiao Yuyi goal gave them the comfort of a 2-0 lead at the interval, paving the way for a five-goal second-half onslaught.

Wang Shuang, Wang Shanshan and substitute Tang Jiali scored two goals each for the eight-time champions, who took their tally to 11 unanswered goals since arriving in India.

Group A: China PR turn on the style against IR Iran

Mon, 24 Jan, 2022

Group A: China PR turn on the style against IR Iran

Mumbai: Eight-time champions China PR further underlined their AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ title credentials, cruising to a 7-0 win over Islamic Republic of Iran at Mumbai Football Arena on Sunday.

Wang Shuang scored a birthday brace as Shui Qingxia’s side booked their quarter-final spot following India's withdrawal from the tournament later on Sunday due to COVID-19 complications.

For Iran, the result means they have to defeat Chinese Taipei on Wednesday to advance to the knockout stage.

AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar: How Group A stands

Mon, 24 Jan, 2022

AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar: How Group A stands

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar campaign has reached the business end of proceedings as the sides get set for their crucial Matchday Seven and Eight encounters in the week ahead. 

In Group A, the Islamic Republic of Iran and Korea Republic are way out in front and could guarantee their progression to the FIFA World Cup with several games to spare. Below them, the four sides look set to battle it out for third place. 

With the upcoming games to be held on January 27 and February 1, the-AFC.com looks at the state of play ahead of what is sure to be a crunch set of double-headers. 

AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar: How Group B stands

Mon, 24 Jan, 2022

AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar: How Group B stands

Kuala Lumpur: Group B of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar campaign looks set to go down to the wire as three teams appear likely to fight it out for the two automatic places at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. 

Saudi Arabia have a commanding lead with Japan and Australia aiming to push them all the way, while Oman and China PR haven’t given up hope of a third-place finish. 

Ahead of the Matchday Seven and Eight encounters on January 27 and February 1, the-AFC.com looks at how things stand with four games remaining. 

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Buriram win battle of top two; Melbourne City jump to second

Mon, 24 Jan, 2022

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Buriram win battle of top two; Melbourne City jump to second

Kuala Lumpur: Buriram United have opened up a five-point lead at the top of Thai League 1 after a late Supachok Sarachat goal saw them defeat second-placed Bangkok United on Sunday. 

Melbourne City returned to winning ways in Australia as victory over Central Coast Mariners helped them climb to second, while it remains tight at the top in Indonesia. 

Elsewhere, there were also fixtures in Macau, so join the-AFC.com as we review the best of the action from the past week.