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#ACBeachSoccer Thailand 2025: Know Your Teams

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

#ACBeachSoccer Thailand 2025: Know Your Teams

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 draw on Thursday set the path to glory for the 16 teams hoping to lift the coveted title in March.

As preparations begin for the continental showpiece, which will also offer three tickets to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025, the-AFC.com presents the cast.

Preview: Kuwait 2024 set to be a thriller

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Preview: Kuwait 2024 set to be a thriller

Kuwait City: The 2024 Gulf Cup promises thrilling encounters as eight teams are set to battle for regional glory with hosts Kuwait kicking off the tournament against Oman on Saturday.

Joining the pair in Group A are United Arab Emirates and Qatar, while defending champions Iraq headline Group B, which also includes Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Yemen.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the opening match-ups, with the tournament set to run from December 21 to January 3.

Teams learn Thailand 2025 challengers

Thu, 19 Dec, 2024

Teams learn Thailand 2025 challengers

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 following the draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 16 teams were divided into four groups with the tournament to be played at the Jomtien Beach in Pattaya from March 20 to 30, 2025.

West Asia Wrap: Shabab Al Ahli win UAE Super Cup; Al Seeb stay perfect

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Shabab Al Ahli win UAE Super Cup; Al Seeb stay perfect

Doha: Shabab Al Ahli needed penalties to win the UAE Super Cup after a spirited fightback from Al Wasl while Al Seeb Club made it 10 wins out of 10 in the Oman Pro League.

The exciting race in the Iraq Stars League continues so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across West Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad edge Al Nassr; Al Duhail stunned

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad edge Al Nassr; Al Duhail stunned

Doha: Al Ittihad stayed top of the Saudi Pro League 2024/25 after a thrilling 2-1 win over Al Nassr Club.

In Qatar, leaders Al Duhail SC were stunned by Al Khor while there were also matches in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across West Asia.

MD6: Persepolis FC (IRN) 2-1 Al Shorta (IRQ)

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

MD6: Persepolis FC (IRN) 2-1 Al Shorta (IRQ)

Doha: Giorgi Gvelesiani’s late penalty earned Persepolis their first win in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Monday as the Iranian side launched a late fight back to hand Al Shorta from Iraq a 2-1 defeat in Doha in the most dramatic fashion.

Mohanad Ali’s 19th minute lob looked like it was going to earn Al Shorta their first win in the competition but Oston Urunov’s strike into the corner pulled Persepolis level and Gvelesiani won the game, but only after Al Shorta’s Mahmoud Al Mawas had missed a spot-kick of his own.

The result at Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium moves Persepolis onto six points from six games with two matches remaining while Al Shorta stayed on two points and with their hopes of advancing dwindling.

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad stay hot; Al Seeb simply perfect

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad stay hot; Al Seeb simply perfect

Doha: Al Ittihad maintained their lead of the Saudi Pro League 2024/25 with an impressive 4-0 win over Al Ettifaq.

In Oman, Al Seeb Club made it nine straight victories while there were also matches in Iraq, Jordan and Syria.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the domestic action unfolded across West Asia this past week.

Preview - MD6: Persepolis FC (IRN) v Al Shorta (IRQ)

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Preview - MD6: Persepolis FC (IRN) v Al Shorta (IRQ)

Doha: Persepolis FC and Al Shorta will be desperate to keep their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 hopes alive when they square off at the Hamad Bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha on Monday.

Experiencing extremely difficult campaigns, defeat for either side will probably mean the end of their knockout stage hopes.

Group B - MD5: Altyn Asyr FC (TKM) 0-2 Air Force SC (IRQ)

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Group B - MD5: Altyn Asyr FC (TKM) 0-2 Air Force SC (IRQ)

Ashgabat: Air Force Club kept their hopes of a place in the knockout rounds of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 alive on Wednesday as the Iraqi side handed Turkmenistan’s already-eliminated Altyn Asyr a 2-0 defeat in Ashgabat.

The result moves Wesam Rizik’s side onto nine points from five games and maintains their challenge for a top two finish in Group B ahead of their final group match against Saudi Arabia’s Al Taawoun in Baghdad next week.

Ahmet Atayew’s seventh minute own goal gave the visitors the lead and Hiran Azad doubled the advantage in the 31st minute as Air Force secured their third win in the group phase having also previously defeated the Yokary Liga side in September’s opening round of matches.

Milojevic confident Al Wasl will advance

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

Milojevic confident Al Wasl will advance

Karbala: Al Wasl FC head coach Milos Milojevic is excited that his UAE side hold AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 progression in their own hands after Tuesday’s 3-1 win over Iraq’s Al Shorta.

The Serbian said Al Wasl were deserved winners as they took their tally to 10 points and was confident his team will join Saudi Arabian trio Al Ahli Saudi FC, Al Hilal SFC and Al Nassr Club who have already secured qualification to the next stage. 

MD5: Al Shorta (IRQ) 1-3 Al Wasl Club (UAE)

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

MD5: Al Shorta (IRQ) 1-3 Al Wasl Club (UAE)

Karbala: UAE’s Al Wasl FC defeated Al Shorta of Iraq 3-1 in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 clash on Tuesday to raise hopes of a spot in the knockout stage.

Victory at Karbala International Stadium saw Al Wasl climb up to fourth in the standings on 10 points with Al Shorta staying in 11th place on two points.

The result meant Al Hilal SFC and Al Nassr Club joined fellow Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli Saudi FC in confirming their knockout stage spots. 

Preview - MD5: Al Shorta (IRQ) v Al Wasl Club (UAE)

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

Preview - MD5: Al Shorta (IRQ) v Al Wasl Club (UAE)

Karbala: Al Wasl FC will be out to strengthen their claim on a spot in the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 when they travel to face Al Shorta on Tuesday.

UAE's Al Wasl are fifth on seven points, four ahead of Qatar's Al Gharafa SC, while Iraq's Al Shorta desperately need to add to the two points they have on the board.