Asian Cup

An overall review of the 2026 U23 Asian Cup group stage

Nobody asks for this, but what can we learn from all teams in the group stage?

Jan 16 • Daryl Dao

Data Deepdives: AFC U23 Asian Cup - Day 2 + 3

Why did South Korea, Iraq and China fell short of expectations, and what on earth happened between everyone else?

Jan 10 • Daryl Dao

Data Deepdives: AFC U23 Asian Cup - Day 1

Two wins for the two favourites in Group A, but did Vietnam won convincingly and what else can we take away from both teams' performances?

Jan 7 • Daryl Dao

Daryl's Notebook: Scouting the U20 Asian Cup (Final)

Will the U20 Asian Cup title go to the West of Asia, or will it leave the continent and head down to Oceania?

Mar 2, 2025 • Daryl Dao

Daryl's Notebook: Scouting the U20 Asian Cup (Semi-final)

Four teams. Two spots in the final. One chance of eternal glory.

Feb 26, 2025 • Daryl Dao

Daryl's Notebook: Scouting the U20 Asian Cup (Quarter-final Day 2)

Two more names who will be calling up their hotels to extend their stay in Shenzhen will be determined today!

Feb 23, 2025 • Daryl Dao

Daryl's Notebook: Scouting the U20 Asian Cup (Quarter-final Day 1)

It's the knockout stage of the U20 Asian Cup and things will only get spicy from here...

Feb 22, 2025 • Daryl Dao

Daryl's Notebook: Scouting the U20 Asian Cup (Day 5)

Who will continue to advance from group C, and who will have to start packing to return home from Shenzhen?

Feb 16, 2025 • Daryl Dao

Daryl's Notebook: Scouting the U20 Asian Cup (Day 4)

As teams started to settle into the U20 Asian Cup, more young players will also start to feel more confident to perform.

Feb 15, 2025 • Daryl Dao

Daryl's Notebook: Scouting the U20 Asian Cup (Day 3)

It is time for the big names to showcase their talents!

Feb 14, 2025 • Daryl Dao

Daryl's Notebook: Scouting the U20 Asian Cup (Day 1)

Potentially the place for the best Asian youngsters to showcase their talent, so I have to be there (virtually) to scout them!

Feb 12, 2025 • Daryl Dao

I picked 3 matches to watch at the Asian Cup - Matchday 1

Once again, we are back in Qatar for an Asian festival of football. Let's get this show on the road!

Jan 17, 2024 • Daryl Dao

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