Winning starts for India, Bangladesh

Thu, 08 Sep, 2022

Winning starts for India, Bangladesh

Kathmandu: India kicked off their defence of the SAFF Women's Championship with a 3-0 win over Pakistan on Wednesday. 

Bangladesh kept pace with the defending champions, also cruising to a 3-0 win against Maldives to share the Group A lead after Matchday One.

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Australia denied by Canada's Leon again

Tue, 06 Sep, 2022

Australia denied by Canada's Leon again

Sydney: A brace from Adriana Leon denied Australia as Canada came from behind to beat the Matildas 2-1 in an international friendly on Tuesday.

It was Australia's second successive defeat to the Tokyo Olympics gold medallists, who won the first friendly 1-0 on Saturday.

We are still writing our story, says Kuala Lumpur City’s Josue

Thu, 08 Sep, 2022

We are still writing our story, says Kuala Lumpur City’s Josue

Kolkata: Captain Paulo Josue has challenged Kuala Lumpur City FC to fight on after the Malaysian side created history by advancing to the AFC Cup™ 2022 Inter-Zone Final on Wednesday. 

The debutants stunned home side ATK Mohun Bagan FC (ATKMB) 3-1 to become the first Malaysian side to make the Inter-Zone Final since the format was introduced in 2017. 

They will face fellow debutants PFC Sogdiana in the Inter-Zone Final on October 5 in what will be another massive challenge for Kuala Lumpur City but one which Josue believes his side will be up for.

Philippines stopped by New Zealand fight back

Wed, 07 Sep, 2022

Philippines stopped by New Zealand fight back

Fullerton: The Philippines concluded their 13-day training camp in the United States with a 2-1 defeat to New Zealand in an international friendly on Tuesday.

Alen Stajcic’s side let slip a Sarina Bolden lead going into the break, conceding twice late in the game with Meikayla Moore and Ali Riley scoring for New Zealand.

Fernando urges ATK Mohun Bagan to keep working

Thu, 08 Sep, 2022

Fernando urges ATK Mohun Bagan to keep working

Kolkata: ATK Mohun Bagan’s (ATKMB) AFC Cup™ 2022 campaign came to an end following their 3-1 defeat to Kuala Lumpur City FC in the Inter-Zone Semi-final on Wednesday but head coach Juan Ferrando wants his players to continue striving to reach greater heights.

An ATKMB victory looked to be on the cards after Fardin Ali Molla equalised in the 90th minute, only for the India side's hopes to be dashed when Kuala Lumpur City’s Fakrul Aiman and Romel Morales each scored in added time. Captain Paulo Josue had put the Malaysian side ahead in the 60th minute.