Vietnam booked a place in the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time after defeating Chinese Taipei 2-1 in their Asian playoff tie at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. In a physically draining tie, Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy scored the winner after Su Hy-Ysuan had …
Read More »Mumbai City FC score late winner over Chennaiyin FC!
Mumbai City FC emerged victorious against Chennaiyin FC in a well-deserved 1-0 win on Sunday, at the Fatorda. The win ends a seven game winless run, and also saw Lallianzuala Chhangte pick up the Hero of the Match award in his first start for the club, which happened against his …
Read More »China claim 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup title, score 3-2 comeback win over South Korea!
China came from two goals down to defeat South Korea 3-2 in a pulsating 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup final at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, February 6. South Korea looked to be cruising to their first crown after taking a 2-0 lead at half-time but …
Read More »SC East Bengal face Odisha FC with renewed vigour!
After an inspiring turnaround against a formidable Chennaiyan FC side, SC East Bengal will be looking to keep up the momentum when they take on Odisha FC in a crucial Indian Super League encounter at the Tilak Maidan on Monday. Odisha FC, who are still in the race for the …
Read More »Bengaluru FC VIDEO: Marco Pezzaiuoli after Jamshedpur FC win!
“We enjoy tonight and start preparing for Hyderabad tomorrow.” Bengaluru FC head coach Marco Pezzaiuoli already has his eyes set on the next fixture after a big win against Jamshedpur FC!
Read More »Medical practitioners continue to play leading role in AFC tournaments!
Medical practitioners have played a key role at the ongoing 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of players, officials, representatives as well as the AFC delegation. The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered the world’s landscape, with football also severely impacted. Join AFC Media as …
Read More »Indian footballers take a stand of zero tolerance for female genital mutilation!
Indian Footballers took a stand on the International Day for Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, stating that the malpractice needs to come to an end to give an equal chance to children. Female genital mutilation is an ancient practice that is still followed across many places in the world, …
Read More »SC East Bengal appoints Victor Pulga as assistant coach!
SC East Bengal on Sunday, February 6 announced the arrival of Victor Herrero Forcada, also known as Pulga, as its assistant coach for the remainder of the 2021-22 Indian Super League season. Pulga knows the Indian Super League well, having played for Kerala Blasters FC in two spells and helping …
Read More »Mumbai City FC set to face Chennaiyin FC!
After a hard-fought draw against ATK Mohun Bagan, Des Buckingham’s Mumbai City FC are back in action against the Marina Machans at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda later today at 7:30pm. After a draw against the Highlanders, Mumbai City took on a newly renewed ATK Mohun Bagan side, now …
Read More »All-female match officials assigned to 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup final!
An all-female cast of match officials have been appointed in the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup Final between China and South Korea at the D.Y. Patil Stadium at 4.30pm (local time) on Sunday. FIFA Women’s World Cup referee Casey Reibelt from Australia will officiate in the final alongside assistant referees …
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