Ohba follows her instincts to save Japan

Tue, 23 Aug, 2022

Ohba follows her instincts to save Japan

Alajuela: Shu Ohba was the hero as Japan advanced to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022 semi-finals in dramatic fashion on Sunday.

The goalkeeper saved France's first spot-kick in a thrilling quarter-final that ended 5-3 in Japan's favour after the match ended 3-3 as the Young Nadeshiko stayed on track to defend the title they won in 2018.

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Urawa Reds are in a good place, says Rodriguez

Tue, 23 Aug, 2022

Urawa Reds are in a good place, says Rodriguez

Saitama: Urawa Red Diamonds head coach Ricardo Rodriguez believes his side are in their best form of the season after booking a place in the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 on Monday with a 4-0 demolition of Thailand’s BG Pathum United at Saitama Stadium 2002.

Two-time champions Urawa will face Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the last four clash on Thursday and will go into the game having won their last four games in all competitions, scoring 18 goals in the process.

Kim hails Jeonbuk's determination, willpower

Tue, 23 Aug, 2022

Kim hails Jeonbuk's determination, willpower

Saitama: Kim Sang-sik admitted his Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors were not at their best but nonetheless paid tribute to his players after they overcame a resilient Vissel Kobe 3-1 to book their spot in the semi-final of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 (East) on Monday, with the head coach vowing his side will not let fatigue derail them. 

Koya Yuruki gave Japan's Vissel the lead in the 64th minute but Jeonbuk responded almost immediately with Modou Barrow equalising two minutes later. 

The Korea Republic side, despite having to play extra-time for the second successive match, proved stronger in the additional 30 minutes as Brazilian forward Gustavo headed them into the lead in the 104th minute with Moon Seon-min then putting the game to bed in added time.

I believed we could reach ASEAN Zonal Final, says KL City’s Zhafri

Tue, 23 Aug, 2022

I believed we could reach ASEAN Zonal Final, says KL City’s Zhafri

Kuala Lumpur: As Kuala Lumpur City FC prepare for their crunch AFC Cup™ 2022 ASEAN Zonal final against Indonesia’s PSM Makassar on Wednesday, Zhafri Yahya has revealed he always believed the Malaysian side had the quality to progress to this stage of the tournament. 

Making their competition debut after winning the 2021 Malaysia Cup, Kuala Lumpur City have enjoyed a dream start to life on the continent, advancing to the knockout rounds as the best-placed runners-up in the ASEAN Zone before edging past Vietnam’s Viettel FC on penalties after a goalless draw. 

Long-serving midfielder Zhafri was among the heroes from the spot in Ho Chi Minh City, scoring in sudden death as Kuala Lumpur City held their nerve to advance 6-5 to leave them just one game away from winning the ASEAN Zone and booking their place in the Inter-Zone semi-finals. 

Preview: Sogdiana-W, Bam Khatoon primed for rematch

Mon, 22 Aug, 2022

Preview: Sogdiana-W, Bam Khatoon primed for rematch

Qarshi: Sogdiana-W head coach Sherali Bobokulov believes his side is more than ready for their AFC Women’s Club Championship 2022 (West) rematch against Bam Khatoon FC on Tuesday. 

It will be a winner takes all match at the Markaziy Stadium, after both sides played to a 1-1 draw in their opener two days ago. 

Sogdiana-W had a slow start to their debut in the pilot tournament, but slowly dominated the match with Khabibullaeva Diyorakhon opening the scoring in the 20th minute, only to be denied a win when Zahra Ghanbari equalised for the Iranian champions.