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West Asia Wrap: Mitrovic leads as Al Hilal stay top

Sat, 09 Nov, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Mitrovic leads as Al Hilal stay top

Doha: Aleksandar Mitrovic, fresh from scoring a hat-trick in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25, was on target yet again as Al Hilal SFC stayed top of the Saudi Pro League 2024/25.

Al Karma and Al Zawraa reduced the gap in the Iraq Stars League to just a point while it is still early days in the Syrian Premier League.

The-AFC.com takes a look at the past week's domestic action in West Asia with most leagues on a break due to the upcoming international window.

Groups finalised for China 2025

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Groups finalised for China 2025

Shenzhen: The AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 is primed for thrilling action following the conclusion of the official draw at Grand Skylight International Guanlan in Shenzhen, China PR on Thursday.

The 16 teams were drawn into four groups with not just continental glory at stake but also four tickets to the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 in Chile.

Group B - MD4: Al Khaldiya SC (BHR) 4-1 Air Force SC (IRQ)

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Group B - MD4: Al Khaldiya SC (BHR) 4-1 Air Force SC (IRQ)

Riffa: Bahrain’s Al Khaldiya SC put themselves in the driver’s seat for a spot in the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 after a 4-1 win against Air Force SC of Iraq in their Group B tie on Wednesday.

Back-to-back wins against Air Force have left Al Khaldiya in a strong position to advance to the next stage as they now sit level on nine points with Saudi Arabia’s Al Taawoun FC and, crucially, three ahead of Air Force.

Five-star Al Ahli Saudi thrill Jaissle

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

Five-star Al Ahli Saudi thrill Jaissle

Jeddah: Al Ahli Saudi head coach Matthias Jaissle was full of praise for his players after their 5-1 victory over Iraq’s Al Shorta in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Monday.

The comprehensive win marked Al Ahli Saudi’s fourth consecutive victory, moving them closer to securing their place in the knockout stage.

MD4: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) 5-1 Al Shorta (IRQ)

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

MD4: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) 5-1 Al Shorta (IRQ)

Jeddah: Al Ahli Saudi FC extended their perfect start to four matches after an impressive 5-1 win over Iraq’s Al Shorta in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie at the King Abdullah Sports City on Monday.

Braces from Roberto Firmino and Riyad Mahrez, with Feras Al Brikan adding one, saw Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli Saudi move closer to securing their place in the knockout stage.

West Asia Wrap: Riyadh derby ends in stalemate; Al Duhail in six-star show

Mon, 04 Nov, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Riyadh derby ends in stalemate; Al Duhail in six-star show

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC came from behind to force a 1-1 draw with Al Nassr Club in the Saudi Pro League as their lead was reduced to one point.

Al Duhail SC cruised to a 6-2 win over Al Shamal while there were also matches in Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Syria and the United Arab Emirates.

The-AFC.com takes a look at how the past week's domestic action unfolded across West Asia.

Preview - MD4: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Al Shorta (IRQ)

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

Preview - MD4: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Al Shorta (IRQ)

Jeddah: Al Ahli Saudi FC will be seeking to extend their winning run when they host Al Shorta in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Monday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli have a perfect nine points, with Al Shorta a distant seven behind.

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal, Shabab Al Ahli stay perfect

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal, Shabab Al Ahli stay perfect

Doha: Al Hilal SFC registered their eighth consecutive win to maintain their tight grip on the Saudi Pro League standings.

Shahab Al Ahli Dubai moved three clear in the UAE Pro League after defeating Sharjah in a top-of-the-table clash.

There were also matches in Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan so join the-AFC.com as we review the past week's domestic action across West Asia.

Qualifiers - Group E: Uzbekistan 1-0 Iraq; Chinese Taipei 0-2 Palestine

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

Qualifiers - Group E: Uzbekistan 1-0 Iraq; Chinese Taipei 0-2 Palestine

New Taipei: Uzbekistan booked their spot in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Finals after defeating Iraq 1-0 in their Qualifiers Group E encounter on Sunday.

Uzbekistan finished with a perfect nine points. Palestine, meanwhile, earned their first win after seeing off Chinese Taipei 2-0.

Qualifiers - Group E: Palestine 0-4 Iraq; Chinese Taipei 0-1 Uzbekistan

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Qualifiers - Group E: Palestine 0-4 Iraq; Chinese Taipei 0-1 Uzbekistan

New Taipei: Iraq cruised to a 4-0 win over Palestine in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Qualifiers tie at the Fu Jen University on Friday.

Uzbekistan edged Chinese Taipei 1-0 in the other tie to set up a final day showdown with Iraq to decide the group winners. 

Group B - MD3: Air Force SC (IRQ) 1-2 Al Khaldiya SC (BHR)

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Group B - MD3: Air Force SC (IRQ) 1-2 Al Khaldiya SC (BHR)

Baghdad: Mahdi Al Humaidan's brace steered Al Khaldiya SC of Bahrain to a 2-1 win over Iraq’s Air Force SC in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group B tie on Wednesday.

Midfielder Al Humaidan scored either side of half-time to earn Al Khaldiya their second win as they joined Air Force SC and Saudi Arabia’s Al Taawoun on six points. 

Qualifiers - Group E: Uzbekistan 3-0 Palestine; Iraq 5-0 Chinese Taipei

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Qualifiers - Group E: Uzbekistan 3-0 Palestine; Iraq 5-0 Chinese Taipei

New Taipei: Uzbekistan opened their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Qualifiers campaign with a 3-0 win over Palestine in their Group E tie on Wednesday.

Iraq also got off to a resounding start, defeating Chinese Taipei 5-0.