ACBeachSoccer &#۸۲۱۱; Flashback
At the top Japan and Islamic Republic of Iran have each emerged champions three times. Japan clinched the title in 2009, 2011 and 2019, while Iran emerged victorious in 2013,…
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Q-finals (۲nd leg): Facts and figures
20 not out Al Taawoun FC ultimately needed penalties to see off the challenge of Tractor FC, with the tie having ended 2-2 on aggregate, but the side from Saudi…
۲nd Leg: What they said
As excitement intensifies for Monday’s knockout stage draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, we take a look at what the eight quarter-finalists had to say after winning the…
Asani issues rallying cry as Gwangju chase Kobe comeback
Asani, the tournament’s joint-top scorer with seven goals, believes the competition debutants must avoid making the mistakes that saw them concede goals to Yuya Osako and Haruya Ide in nine…
Al Sadd SC (QAT) ۱ v ۱ Al Wasl FC (UAE)
Last week’s first leg draw followed their League Stage encounter, which had also ended 1-1. Qatar champions Al Sadd are experiencing a blip on the continental stage after easily securing…
Al Nassr Club (KSA) ۰ v ۰ Esteghlal FC (IRN)
The match at Riyadh’s King Saud University Stadium promises to be a thriller, with last week’s first leg having ended in a goalless stalemate. An injury kept Ronaldo out of…
Morgan applauds Australia’s grit
The Australians dug deep despite Iraq twice taking the lead, with Alexander Badolato then netting the winner with a stunning shot from just outside the Iraqi penalty box. “Everybody knew…
Hong stars as shootout win takes Korea Republic into semis
Goalkeeper Hong Seong-min saved twice in the shootout as Korea Republic advanced, having led 3-1 before Uzbekistan forced an additional 30 minutes with two goals in the closing stages of…
Japan edge IR Iran on penalties to book last four spot
Japan will face Australia in the semi-finals with the win also confirming them a place in the FIFA U20 World Cup Chile 2025. image content Iran went on the offensive…
China PR ۱-۲ Australia
Having won all three matches, Australia will play the Group B runners-up in the quarter-finals with China PR to face the top side. Both teams made wholesome changes to their…