The latest AFC Women’s Club Licensing criteria is part of the AFC Club Licensing Regulations (Edition 2021) following the ratification by the AFC Executive Committee in January and is expected to create a similar game-changing impact as witnessed with the Men’s Club Licensing and will focus on sporting, infrastructure, personnel and administrative, legal and financial requirements.

The Iraqi side were in control for extended spells of the first half but were unable to unlock Sharjah’s defence and ultimately paid the price as they came undone an hour into the proceedings with a swift counter-attack allowing Caio to find Khalid Bawazir at the far post to slot home the winner for the home side.

An opening day victory for head coach Abdulaziz Al Anbari’s men puts them in Group B’s driving seat after the earlier Matchday One fixture ended in a 3-3 draw between Pakhtakor and Tractor FC.

A first-half strike from captain Seyyed Jalal Hosseini gave the Iranian giants the edge over Al Wahda as Golmohammadi’s men collected maximum points at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Mehdi Taremi lit up the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals with a goal of the season contender, while Uzbekistan’s Igor Sergeev produced a screamer of his own in a week where big names like Son, Azmoun and Kamada all starred in their respective leagues.

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Al Rayyan had plenty of chances to score but failed to capitalise as Goa, who had limited opportunities upfront, kept their opponents at bay.

Despite the points being shared at their Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium home ground, Ferrando’s charges created history as they announced their arrival into the AFC Champions League group stage.

Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr - semi-finalists last year - dominated the match with 67 percent of possession but they failed to turn their superiority into goals as Jordanian side Al Wehdat earned a historic point in their debut appearance in the group stage of the AFC Champions League.

Foolad looked to have sealed a famous win through Brazilian striker Chimba's 61st minute goal but Al Sadd fought back and were rewarded by Boualem Khoukhi's 89th minute equaliser.

Despite the disappointment of missing out on three points at the very end, Foolad can take heart from their performance and look forward to Saturday's tie against Jordan's Al Wehdat. Al Sadd will face Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr.