Australia remain Asia’s number one, Japan into top 10 ahead of July showdown

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Australia remain Asia’s number one, Japan into top 10 ahead of July showdown

Kuala Lumpur: Ninth-ranked Australia remain Asia’s highest rated women’s national team, while Japan returned to the global top 10 as the latest FIFA Women’s Rankings update was unveiled on Friday.

The new list comes on the same day a friendly match between Asia’s top two sides was announced, with Japan to host Australia in a pre-Olympic friendly in Kyoto on July 14.

Stage set for AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 Qualifiers

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Stage set for AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur: The hopefuls for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 learnt of their opponents following the conclusion of the draw for the Qualifiers at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 28 teams were drawn into four groups of four and four groups of three, with the winners of each group clinching their place in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022, scheduled to take place from January 20 to February 6.

Defending champions Japan, 2018 runners-up Australia and third-placed China PR as well as hosts India have already qualified for the Finals, which will see an expanded 12 teams competing for the continent's premier women's national team title.

Preview - Group F: Viettel unfazed by Ulsan Hyundai test in AFC Champions League bow

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - Group F: Viettel unfazed by Ulsan Hyundai test in AFC Champions League bow

Bangkok: Korea Republic’s Ulsan Hyundai FC kick off their AFC Champions League title defence against Viettel FC of Vietnam in Group F of the 2021 AFC Champions League on Saturday. 

This fight is very much a David vs Goliath clash, as the reigning Asian champions meet a debutant team well known for their resilience on the domestic scene.

Preview - Group F: BG Pathum United, Kaya FC-Iloilo equally confident ahead of AFC Champions League showdown

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - Group F: BG Pathum United, Kaya FC-Iloilo equally confident ahead of AFC Champions League showdown

Bangkok: The all Southeast Asian-affair on Saturday will feature two debutants, BG Pathum United and Kaya FC-Iloilo, with both teams seeking to claim an early advantage in Group F of the 2021 AFC Champions League. 

Pathum Thani Stadium is set for an exciting clash with hosts BG Pathum United taking on Kaya FC, who clinched the last group stage ticket after beating China PR's Shanghai Port in the playoff on Tuesday.

Preview - Group I: United City out to make history in AFC Champions League debut against Beijing FC

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - Group I: United City out to make history in AFC Champions League debut against Beijing FC

Tashkent: Long established as the premier club in the Philippines, United City will look to make a winning start in their maiden AFC Champions League group stage appearance against Beijing FC at Bunyodkor Stadium on Saturday.

Winners of the last four league titles in their homeland, the club formerly known as Ceres-Negros will make their AFC Champions League bow against an unfamiliar Beijing side packed with youngsters, and missing recognised stars like Renato Augusto and Cedric Bakambu.

Damjanovic expects more AFC Champions League goals as he eyes record

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Damjanovic expects more AFC Champions League goals as he eyes record

Buriram: Dejan Damjanovic is refusing to rest on his laurels after pulling level with Lee Dong-gook at the top of the AFC Champions League’s all-time scoring charts on Thursday when he scored Kitchee SC’s second goal in their 2-0 win over Port FC.

The former Montenegro international claimed his 37th goal in the competition to confirm Kitchee’s win after Roberto had given his side the lead eight minutes before half time, and a confident Damjanovic is sure he will continue hitting the back of the net during the remaining Group J games.

Cerezo Osaka's Culpi looks ahead after AFC Champions League win against Guangzhou

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Cerezo Osaka's Culpi looks ahead after AFC Champions League win against Guangzhou

Buriram: With a win over Guangzhou FC secured in their opening Group J clash in the 2021 AFC Champions League on Thursday, Levir Culpi is hoping his Cerezo Osaka side can improve as the J-League side look to secure a place in the next round of the continental competition.

Goals from Hiroaki Okuno and Tiago Pagnussat eased Culpi’s side past the Chinese club at Buriram Stadium to give the Japanese the perfect start on their quest for top spot in the standings and the guaranteed berth that comes with it in the next round.