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Shin hails Indonesia players after superb Saudi Arabia win

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024

Shin hails Indonesia players after superb Saudi Arabia win

Jakarta: Shin Tae-yong paid tribute to his players after Indonesia stunned Saudi Arabia 2-0 in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group C tie at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on Tuesday.

In one of the greatest nights for Indonesian football, Marselino Ferdinan’s brace gave the Southeast Asian the win and took them to six points to sit third in the standings behind Japan and Australia with the top two sides to earn automatic qualification to the FIFA World Cup 26. 

www.the-afc.com/en/national/asian_qualifiers.html/video/asianqualifiers-road-to-26-|-group-c-indonesia-2-0-saudi-arabia

Group C: Indonesia 2-0 Saudi Arabia

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024

Group C: Indonesia 2-0 Saudi Arabia

Jakarta:  Indonesia produced a tremendous performance to stun Saudi Arabia 2-0 as they revived their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group C campaign at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on Tuesday.

Marselino Ferdinan scored either half of the break to give Shin Tae-yong’s side a historic victory which took them to six points, level with Saudi Arabia and China PR. Australia are also on six points but meet Bahrain later on Tuesday. . 

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Preview - Group C: Indonesia v Saudi Arabia

Tue, 19 Nov, 2024

Preview - Group C: Indonesia v Saudi Arabia

Jakarta: Saudi Arabia will head into their meeting against Indonesia for their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group C clash with renewed confidence after a spirited display against Australia on Thursday.

Herve Renard’s return as head coach was marked by Saudi Arabia dominating possession but having to settle for a draw and the Green Falcons will aim to go one better against an Indonesian side who suffered a 4-0 defeat to Japan on home soil. 

Popovic, Renard pleased despite stalemate

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

Popovic, Renard pleased despite stalemate

Melbourne: Australia's Tony Popovic and Herve Renard of Saudi Arabia were satisfied despite their sides sharing points in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group C match on Thursday.

In a match laden with chances, neither side could convert their opportunities as both moved to six points at the midway point with qualification still very much in their own hands.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/asian_qualifiers.html/video/asianqualifiers-road-to-26-|-group-c-australia-0-0-saudi-arabia

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Group C: Australia 0-0 Saudi Arabia

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

Group C: Australia 0-0 Saudi Arabia

Melbourne: Australia and Saudi Arabia battled to a 0-0 draw in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group C tie at the Melbourne Rectangular Arena on Thursday.

It was a result neither would have been pleased with as the draw took both to six points at the midway stage of the AFC Asian Qualifiers.

Preview - Group C: Australia v Saudi Arabia

Thu, 14 Nov, 2024

Preview - Group C: Australia v Saudi Arabia

Melbourne: Australia will aim to extend their recent revival in the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 when they host Saudi Arabia on Thursday.

One point from their first two Group C matches led to the departure of Graham Arnold with Tony Popovic’s arrival as head coach serving as a breath of fresh air as they claimed four points from October’s games against China PR and Japan.

The confidence gained from October’s results is something Popovic is counting on to deliver success against the West Asian side, who will have Frenchman Herve Renard in the dug-out following the departure of Italian Roberto Mancini. 

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.