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Ernando’s Heroics Secure Vital Win for Indonesia U-23
Indonesia U-23 goalkeeper Ernando Ari put out a Man of the Match-worthy performance on Thursday as the Garuda Muda squeezed out a vital 1-0 win over favorites Australia U-23 in their second 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup match at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium. Ernando, who plies his trade at Persebaya Surabaya, made a superb save to deny Mohamed Toure's 25th minute penalty, before pulling off a series of shot stoppers to deny Australia their way back into the match following Komang Teguh's winner at the stroke of half-time. The win meant that Indonesia's chances of advancing into the quarterfinal ...
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All to Play For as Abdysh-Ata and Mariners Play Out Stalemate
In a thrilling turn of events, FK Abdysh-Ata Kant from Kyrgyzstan salvaged a 1-1 draw against Australia's Central Coast Mariners in the first leg of the 2023/24 AFC Cup Inter-Zone final at Dolen Omurzakov Stadium in Bishkek on Wednesday, thanks to a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer by Magamed Uzdenov. Following a goalless first half, Vanuatu international Brian Kaltak broke the deadlock in the 81st minute with a headed goal for the visitors, defying the run of play. However, Abdysh-Ata managed to level the score in the dying moments of added time, setting the stage for an exhilarating second l...
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Rahimi’s Hat-Trick Snaps Al Hilal’s Record Winning Run in ACL SF Classic
Moroccan striker Soufiane Rahimi was the toast of the United Arab Emirates as his hat-trick helped Al Ain to an emphatic 4-2 win over Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal in Wednesday's AFC Champions League semifinal first leg at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, with the victory snapping Al Hilal's record-breaking 34-match winning run. The last time Hernan Crespo faced Al Hilal, his Al Duhail side were crushed 7-0 by the Saudi juggernauts in last season's ACL semifinal. Now in charge of Al Ain, the Inter Milan legend was seeking to make things right by getting one over Al Hilal, and his men duly delivere...
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ACL Semifinal Tie Still Finely Poised Despite Ulsan’s Narrow Win Over Marinos
Ulsan HD secured a narrow lead as they triumphed with a captivating 1-0 win over Yokohama F. Marinos in the first leg of the 2023/24 AFC Champions League semifinal on Wednesday, with the slender nature of the win meaning that the two-legged tie is still finely poised coming into next week's return leg in Yokohama. The action commenced at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium, with the home team taking the lead just before the 20-minute mark courtesy of Lee Dong-gyeong. Ulsan captain Joo Min-kyu came close to doubling the advantage in the second half, striking the woodwork. Despite several opportunities...
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Persik Thrashing Provide Bhayangkara with Survival Boost
A hat-trick from Matias Mier was the highlight of struggling Bhayangkara Presisi Indonesia FC's huge 7-0 win over high-flying Persik Kediri in Tuesday night's Liga 1 Indonesia match at the PTIK Stadium in South Jakarta, a result that bought more time for Bhayangkara's fight against relegation. Mier quickly netted the opening goal just one minute into the match, before the Uruguayan's relentless pressure continued to trouble Persik's defense. Another goal was secured in the 19th minute, solidifying Bhayangkara's lead to 2-0. Despite holding a two-goal advantage, Bhayangkara remained unsatisfied...
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Poor Officiating Infuriates Indonesia in U-23 Asian Cup Opening Day Defeat
A number of controversial calls from referee Nasrullo Kabirov infuriated Indonesia U-23 as the young Timnas Garuda went down 2-0 to hosts Qatar U-23 in the opening match of the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Monday. The Indonesian camp accused Kabirov of being biased towards Qatar, with the hosts receiving several favorable decisions such as being let off the hook for several blatant fouls and dives, whilst Indonesia repeatedly came underneath Kabirov's scrutiny for even the slightest of offenses, which led to red cards received by Ivar Jenner and Ramadhan Sananta. ...
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Crushing Defeat Push Arema Closer to the Brink
Arema FC's position in the Liga 1 Indonesia became significantly more threatened after the Singo Edan were crushed 4-1 by relegation rivals PSS Sleman in Monday's 2023/24 Liga 1 Indonesia match at the Manahan Stadium in Solo - a result that ended PSS' five-match winless run. Three out of four goals scored by PSS were from headers, with Ajak Riak finding the net in the 17th minute, Kevin Gomes at the 40th minute, and Saddam Gaffar sealing the victory in the 90th minute. The fourth goal came from an own goal by Julian Guevara in the 85th minute. On the other hand, Arema's solitary goal came from...
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Jarvey Gayoso Bag Four as Kaya Crush DB Garelli
Kaya FC-Iloilo star Jarvey Gayoso was the standout performer as his four goals helped the defending Philippines Football League champions to an emphatic 12-0 win over DB Garelli United in Saturday's league action at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Gayoso expressed his contentment with the performance after the Philippines national team mainstay netted goals in the eighth, 67th, 86th, and 90+2 minutes, propelling the Iloilo City-based team to secure the top spot with six points and a remarkable +14 goal difference. "I’m very satisfied," Gayoso remarked, as quoted from Panaynews. "I understand you h...
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10-Men FC Tokyo Came from Behind to Salvage Point in Derby Classic
Despite playing most of the match with only 10 men, FC Tokyo showed some guts and spirit as they came back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with city rivals Tokyo Verdy in the first top-flight Tokyo Derby in 16 years at the Ajinomoto Stadium on Saturday. No love were lost in this J.League 1 clash between two of Tokyo's finest football teams, both sharing the Ajinomoto Stadium as their home ground. This time out, it was newly-promoted Verdy who acted as hosts, with FC Tokyo being designated as the away team. Tomoya Miki gave Verdy the lead with a 28th minute penalty, before the men in green gained ful...
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UCFC Marks Return to Filipino Football with Defeat to Rivals
United City FC made their return to the Philippines Football League with a 2-0 defeat at the hands of rivals and defending league champions Kaya FC-Iloilo in Sunday's opening match at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila. Meetings between United City and Kaya were often billed as the clash between two of the Philippines' finest football teams, but following United City's withdrawal from the Philippines Football League in February 2023 due to severe financial issues, the rivalry has been put on ice. Left unopposed, Kaya swept both the 2023 Philippines Football League and the 2023 Copa Paulino A...
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