Fujita: Patience took Japan past China PR
The St-Truiden midfielder was instrumental to the success of Go Oiwa’s side at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium alongside goal scorer Kuryu Matsuki after Nishio’s 17th minute expulsion forced the Japanese…
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Hwang proud of Korea Republic’s persistence; UAE’s discipline pleases Broli
The 2020 champions, with over 70 percent possession and 16 shots in total, struggled to breach UAE’s defence until Lee Young-jun’s dramatic header in added time clinched the victory. “In…
Saudi Arabia&#۸۲۱۷;s Al Shehri taking it step by step; Tajikistan’s Ergashev rues defensive errors
Rayan Hameed, Haitham Asiri and a brace from Aiman Yahya secured the defending champions a 4-2 win over Tajikistan with Al Shehri adamant that the best is yet to come…
Europe Wrap: Doan wins it for Freiburg; Taremi rescues point for Porto
Mehdi Taremi came off the bench and salvaged a point for FC Porto as the Iranian striker levelled the score at 2-2 with eight minutes left on Saturday, as Hidemasa…
Vale urges Qatar to build on win; Indonesia’s Shin stays positive
Goals from Khaled Ali and Ahmed Al Rawi secured the win and the Group A top spot after Australia and Jordan settled for a draw in their tie. While pleased…
Preview &#۸۲۱۱; Inter-Zone Final (۱st Leg): FK Abdysh Ata Kant (KGZ) v Central Coast Mariners FC (AUS)
The opportunity to become the first team from the Central Asian nation to feature in the final of the last edition of the AFC Cup will be the motivating factor…
Preview &#۸۲۱۱; East Semi-final (۱st Leg): Ulsan Hyundai FC (Kor) v Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)
Korea Republic’s Ulsan are seeking a third title while Japan’s Marinos are appearing in the semi-finals for the first time. Ulsan, continental champions in 2012 and 2020, will head into…
ACFutsal۲۰۲۴ &#۸۲۱۱; Know Your Teams: Groups C &#۰۳۸; D
Four-time winners Japan have Tajikistan, Korea Republic and Kyrgyz Republic for company in Group C while standing in Iran’s way in Group D are Kuwait, Bahrain and Afghanistan. Group C…
AFCCup &#۸۲۱۱; Inter-Zone Final: Key Players
The first leg of the tie will be held in Bishkek on Wednesday before the return leg in Gosford a week later as both sides set their eyes on reaching…
ACL &#۸۲۱۱; Semi-Final (East): Ones to Watch
With the stakes high, the spotlight shines brightly as both sets of players aim to make an impact and send their team through to face either the United Arab Emirates’…