Costa Rica 2022: Know Your Asian Teams

Mon, 08 Aug, 2022

Costa Rica 2022: Know Your Asian Teams

San Jose: The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup returns on Wednesday after a four-year hiatus, with 16 teams vying for glory. 

Japan lead the Asian representation as they enter the tournament as the 2018 champions, followed by Australia and Korea Republic, who were among the top four finishers in the AFC U-19 Championship Thailand 2019.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a closer look at the three teams representing Asia at Costa Rica 2022. 

AFC President sends best wishes to Asia’s FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup contenders

Mon, 08 Aug, 2022

AFC President sends best wishes to Asia’s FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup contenders

Kuala Lumpur: With the attention shifting towards the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Costa Rica 2022, AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has sent his best wishes to Asia’s three representatives – Australia, Japan and Korea Republic – in their quest to continue the Continent’s proud legacy in the tournament, which will be held from August 10 to 28.

Asian teams have clinched the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup crown on three occasions in nine editions with Japan leading the Continent’s charge as they look to defend their maiden title captured four years ago when they defeated Spain 3-1 in France.

Preview - ASEAN Zonal Semi-final: PSM Makassar (IDN) v Kedah Darul Aman (MAS)

Tue, 09 Aug, 2022

Preview - ASEAN Zonal Semi-final: PSM Makassar (IDN) v Kedah Darul Aman (MAS)

Bali: PSM Makassar will fancy their chances when they host Kedah Darul Aman in the AFC Cup 2022™ ASEAN Zonal Semi-final on Tuesday.

Indonesia's Makassar are very much a team in form, having opened their Liga 1 season with two wins and a draw while Malaysia's Kedah have been struggling domestically since sealing their place in the ASEAN Zonal Semi-finals in June.

Viettel’s Hoang Duc targets AFC Cup™ 2022 final

Mon, 08 Aug, 2022

Viettel’s Hoang Duc targets AFC Cup™ 2022 final

Ho Chi Minh City: Viettel FC midfielder Nguyen Hoang Duc has admitted that the Vietnamese club have set their sights on reaching the AFC Cup™ 2022 final as they prepare to face Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur City FC in the ASEAN Zonal Semi-final on Wednesday. 

Making their debut in the continental competition, Viettel stormed through June's group stage, winning all three of their games and scoring a joint tournament-leading 11 goals in the process to advance to the knockout rounds with minimal fuss.

Since then, however, Viettel’s league form has dipped as they have lost four from six and fallen to mid-table in the V.League. But with continental action to resume against Kuala Lumpur City at Ho Chi Minh City’s Thong Nhat Stadium on Wednesday, Hoang Duc is hoping the competition can inspire an upturn in fortunes. 

AFC Cup™ 2022 - ASEAN Zonal S-Finals: Ones to Watch

Sun, 07 Aug, 2022

AFC Cup™ 2022 - ASEAN Zonal S-Finals: Ones to Watch

Kuala Lumpur: After the group stage’s conclusion in June, the AFC Cup™ 2022 returns with four teams aiming for regional supremacy in the ASEAN Zonal Semi-finals.

Indonesia’s PSM Makassar are set to host Kedah Darul Aman of Malaysia on Tuesday, with Kedah’s countrymen Kuala Lumpur City the visitors against Vietnam’s Viettel FC a day later.

Ahead of the two eagerly anticipated matches, the-AFC.com has selected four players who could prove pivotal to their team’s chances.