Qualifiers - Group B: Hong Kong, China 5-0 India; Indonesia 11-3 Kyrgyz Republic

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

Qualifiers - Group B: Hong Kong, China 5-0 India; Indonesia 11-3 Kyrgyz Republic

Yogyakarta: Hong Kong, China and Indonesia produced sparkling displays to defeat India and Kyrgyz Republic respectively in their AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers Group B openers on Wednesday.

Hong Kong cruised to an emphatic 5-0 win over India while Indonesia saw off the challenge of a spirited Kyrgyz Republic 11-3.

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Qualifiers - Group A: Lebanon 0-3 Palestine; Thailand 7-1 Iraq

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

Qualifiers - Group A: Lebanon 0-3 Palestine; Thailand 7-1 Iraq

Nonthaburi: Thailand stayed perfect after handing Iraq a 7-1 defeat in their AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers Group A match on Wednesday.

The later game will see Thailand facing Iraq.

Qualifiers - Group C: Turkmenistan 0-2 Philippines; Uzbekistan 5-0 Kuwait

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Turkmenistan 0-2 Philippines; Uzbekistan 5-0 Kuwait

Tashkent: The Philippines edged closer to a place in the Finals after defeating Turkmenistan 2-0 in their AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Group C fixture on Wednesday.

Uzbekistan bounced back from their opening day draw against the Philippines to hit five  unanswered goals against Kuwait.

Qualifiers - Group D: Chinese Taipei 18-0 Macau; Vietnam 5-1 Myanmar

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

Qualifiers - Group D: Chinese Taipei 18-0 Macau; Vietnam 5-1 Myanmar

Yangon: Chinese Taipei and Vietnam impressed as they began their AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers Group D campaign with victories against Macau and Myanmar respectively on Wednesday.

Chinese Taipei cruised to an 18-0 win against Macau while Vietnam defeated Myanmar 5-1.

Cryzan takes #ACLElite MD3 (East) best goal honour

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

Cryzan takes #ACLElite MD3 (East) best goal honour

Kuala Lumpur: Cryzan's effort for Shandong Taishan FC against Yokohama F. Marinos has been voted as the best goal of Matchday Three (East) of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25.

The Brazilian forward received almost 55 percent of the votes to finish ahead of his four challengers to advance to the semi-finals.

Feast your eyes on the five goals that were nominated for Matchday Three of the East Zone and check out the results at the bottom.

Voting for Matchday Four of the West Zone kicks off on Friday.

#AFCU17 draw to determine Saudi Arabia 2025 battles

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

#AFCU17 draw to determine Saudi Arabia 2025 battles

Kuala Lumpur: The stage for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 will be set on Thursday, January 23 when the Final Draw takes place at 3pm at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

Following the conclusion of the Qualifiers last October, 42 teams were whittled down to 15 that will go into the hat for the draw alongside hosts Saudi Arabia, who will stage the tournament for a second time after first doing so in 1992.

Popovic not ruling out unexpected call-ups for Socceroos

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

Popovic not ruling out unexpected call-ups for Socceroos

Sydney: Australia head coach Tony Popovic has not ruled out making further unexpected additions to his Socceroos squad when the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 resume in March as the nation continues the chase for automatic qualification for the FIFA World Cup.

The Australians are currently second in Group C in the quest for a place at the 2026 finals in North America on seven points with four matches remaining in the third phase of the Qualifiers, holding a one-point advantage over the chasing pack after six matches.

Korea Republic’s Koo announces retirement

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

Korea Republic’s Koo announces retirement

Seoul: Former Korea Republic captain Koo Ja-cheol has announced his retirement after a 17-year playing career that saw him become one of Asia’s shining stars in world football.

Capped 76 times for the Taegeuk Warriors, Koo was instrumental in leading Korea Republic to a runners-up finish at the 2015 AFC Asian Cup™ as well as the bronze medal at the 2012 Olympics.

Sekine joins Ito and Nakamura at Reims

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

Sekine joins Ito and Nakamura at Reims

Kashiwa: J1 League side Kashiwa Reysol have announced the transfer of defender Hiroki Sekine to  French Ligue 1 side Reims.

The 22-year-old right-back was a member of Japan's Paris Olympics squad last summer and received his first senior national call-up in October.