#WACFutsal2025 Qualifiers Draw finalised

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

#WACFutsal2025 Qualifiers Draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The 19 teams aiming to earn places in the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 learnt their opponents following the conclusion of the Qualifiers draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The teams were drawn into four groups – three groups of five and one group of four – to contest in a centralised league format from January 11 to 19, 2025.

Nine teams – the top two of each group and the best third-placed team among all groups – will progress to the Finals and join hosts China PR and 2018’s top two, Islamic Republic of Iran and Japan, to continue their quest for glory.

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Group B: Korea Republic 1-1 Colombia

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

Group B: Korea Republic 1-1 Colombia

Santo Domingo: Casey Phair's penalty secured Korea Republic a 1-1 draw with Colombia in their opening FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 Group B tie on Wednesday.

In the group's other tie, two-time champions Spain began their title defence with an impressive 3-1 win over the United States.

Japan lead AFC Women’s Club Competition Mid-Season Rankings

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

Japan lead AFC Women’s Club Competition Mid-Season Rankings

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed the latest AFC Women’s Club Competition Mid-Season Rankings, with Japan taking up the top spot.

The East Asians lead with 100 points while Australia and Korea Republic find themselves in the second and third places, respectively.

Jordan’s Sellami attributes huge result to lessons well learnt

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

Jordan’s Sellami attributes huge result to lessons well learnt

Amman: Head coach Jamal Sellami admitted the lessons learnt from their defeat to Korea Republic paved the way for Jordan to register a resounding 4-0 win over Oman in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group B tie on Tuesday.

Jordan went into the match looking to bounce back after losing 2-0 to Korea Republic on Thursday while Oman were on a high after a comprehensive 4-0 defeat of Kuwait but braces from Yazan Al Naimat and Ali Alwan saw Sellami's team move up to seven points in the standings. 

Lisitsyn, Kichin delighted as Kyrgyz Republic clinch first points

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

Lisitsyn, Kichin delighted as Kyrgyz Republic clinch first points

Bishkek: Head coach Maksim Lisitsyn and captain Valerii Kichin were overjoyed after Kyrgyz Republic put in a determined performance to clinch their first win of their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 campaign on Tuesday.

Khristiian Brauzmann’s 11th minute strike ultimately separated the two sides following a keenly-fought contest at Dolen Omurzakov Stadium as Kyrgyz Republic ended a three-match losing streak while DPR Korea remained in search of a first victory.

Mixed emotions for Palestine’s Daboub, Kuwait’s Pizzi

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

Mixed emotions for Palestine’s Daboub, Kuwait’s Pizzi

Doha: It was a case of mixed emotions for Palestine and Kuwait after their pulsating 2-2 draw in Group B of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 on Tuesday.

Palestine head coach Makram Daboub was overjoyed after his side snatched a share of the spoils thanks to Zeid Qunbar’s goal in the third minute of added time to pick up only their second point while his Kuwaiti counterpart Juan Antonio Pizzi was disappointed that his team allowed victory to slip away.

Radmanovic proud of Uzbekistan; Bento rues missed chances

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

Radmanovic proud of Uzbekistan; Bento rues missed chances

Tashkent: Uzbekistan acting head coach Vlado Radmanovic hailed his side's resilience after they secured a 1-0 victory over the United Arab Emirates in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group A fixture on Tuesday.

A slow start required Radmanovich to make adjustments in the second half, with Uzbekistan securing a first-ever home victory over the UAE.

Saudi Arabia’s Mancini admits disappointment; Talajic hails Bahrain’s resilience

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

Saudi Arabia’s Mancini admits disappointment; Talajic hails Bahrain’s resilience

Jeddah: Head coach Roberto Mancini did not hide his disappointment after Saudi Arabia were held to a goalless draw by Bahrain in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group C encounter on Tuesday.

The Green Falcons dominated possession, had more than twice the number of shots compared to Bahrain and even a penalty kick, but were unable to put away any of those chances.

Ghalenoei: A great day for IR Iran

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

Ghalenoei: A great day for IR Iran

Dubai: Head coach Amir Ghalenoei will always fondly remember Islamic Republic of Iran’s 4-1 win over Qatar in the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 which took them to the top of the Group A standings on Tuesday.

Sardar Azmoun and Mohammed Mohebi netted a brace each to cancel out Almoez Ali’s opener to move Iran up to 10 points, level with Uzbekistan but ahead on goal difference.