FIFA/ASIA
Centralised venues for Asian Qualifiers confirmed
Following a process of close consultation with Asia’s Member Associations, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed the centralised venues for the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ matches scheduled to take place from 31 May to June 15, 2021.
AFC announces proposed dates for upcoming Asian Qualifiers
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), in consultation with FIFA, has today announced the proposed match dates for the remaining matches of Round 2 in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Asian Qualifiers, which were originally scheduled to take place in March and June 2020.
AFC Statement on AFC Cup 2020 matches
Kuala Lumpur: Following the imposition of further preventive measures and travel restrictions by several national governments due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has decided today to postpone all AFC Cup 2020 matches until further notice. The AFC had earlier postponed all AFC Cup West Zone Group Stage matches on March […]
AFC Cup 2020: Ho Chi Minh City see off Lao Toyota to make it two wins in a row
Ho Chi Minh City notched their second consecutive win in Group F of AFC Cup 2020 after toiling to a 2-0 win over Lao Toyota at the New Laos National Stadium on Tuesday.
Than Quang Ninh down Svay Rieng to pick up first victory of AFC Cup 2020
Than Quang Ninh finally recorded their first win in AFC Cup 2020 as they brushed aside Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng with a 4-1 triumph at the Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.
Statement on upcoming Asian FIFA World Cup qualifiers
FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) met at the Home of FIFA to discuss football activities in Asia.
Group G – MD2: Ceres Negros FC 2-2 Than Quang Ninh
Manila: Nguyen Hai Huy struck 20 minutes from time to earn Vietnam’s Than Quang Ninh their first point of the 2020 AFC Cup on Tuesday as Thanh Hung Phan’s side sealed a 2-2 draw with home side Ceres Negros FC at Manila’s Rizal Memorial Stadium.
Group F – MD1: Yangon United FC 2-2 Ho Chi Minh City FC
Yangon: Myanmar’s Yangon United FC and Ho Chi Minh City FC of Vietnam settled for a 2-2 draw in their opening 2020 AFC Cup Group F tie on Tuesday. Yangon came back from an early deficit with two quick goals, but Nguyen Cong Phuong’s 42nd minute strike helped Ho Chi Minh salvage a point.
Rising Tien Linh eyes big things with Vietnam
Twenty two-years-old. Dauntless. Having scored two goals in his FIFA World Cup™ qualifying debut, this was how Vietnam striker Nguyen Tien Linh impressed the media and fans alike in Asia’s qualifying for Qatar 2022.
Group G – MD1: Bali United FC 4-1 Than Quang Ninh
Bali: Melvin Platje scored a second half brace as Bali United bounced back from going a goal down to hand 10-man Than Quang Ninh a 4-1 defeat on Tuesday as the Indonesians made a winning start to their 2020 AFC Cup campaign.
Cong Phuong named in the list of the players to watch at AFC Cup 2020 ASEAN Zone
Kuala Lumpur: The group stage of the 2020 AFC Cup in the ASEAN Zone kicks off on Tuesday as 12 clubs from Southeast Asia prepare to fight for regional bragging rights and a place in the knockout rounds. From AFC Cup debutants to tournament heavyweights, there’s plenty to whet the appetite, and we’ve hand-picked six players for you to look out for.
