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Kouassi expects more from Zhejiang

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Kouassi expects more from Zhejiang

Hangzhou: Jean Kouassi believes Zhejiang FC’s hard-fought 1-0 victory against Indonesia’s Persib Bandung on Thursday will serve as a confidence booster for the rest of their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 campaign.

The match seemed destined for a goalless draw before Kouassi struck in the 71st minute to secure Zhejiang their opening three points.

Selangor’s Nidzam unperturbed by missed chances

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Selangor’s Nidzam unperturbed by missed chances

Petaling Jaya: Selangor FC picked up their first win of their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 campaign following a 1-0 victory against Dynamic Herb Cebu FC in a match that saw their forwardline misfiring despite a plethora of chances.

However, head coach Nidzam Jamil remained unconcerned with the final margin, preferring to see the positives in the way his side kept on creating shooting opportunities throughout the match.

Relieved Skibbe hails Sanfrecce's resilience

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Relieved Skibbe hails Sanfrecce's resilience

Hong Kong: Sanfrecce Hiroshima head coach Michael Skibbe praised his team’s resilience after Hayato Araki’s stoppage-time header secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Eastern SC in Group E of the AFC Champions League™ 2024-25 at Mong Kok Stadium on Thursday.

Eastern took the early lead before Sanfrecce replied with two quick strikes, only for the Hong Kong side to level the tie before Araki in stoppage time to snatch the win for the Japanese outfit.

Kim: Preparation the key for dominant Jeonbuk display against Muangthong

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Kim: Preparation the key for dominant Jeonbuk display against Muangthong

Jeonju: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC head coach Kim Do-heon credited his team’s thorough preparation for their commanding 4-1 win over Muangthong United in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 on Thursday.

The K League 1 side executed their game plan to near perfection, leaving their Thai opponents with little room to manoeuvre as they kept their winning momentum to lead Group H with six points, having beaten Philippines’ Dynamic Cebu Herb FC 6-0 on Matchday One. 

Klimala praises Sydney FC’s maturity; Hoshide rues tough lessons

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Klimala praises Sydney FC’s maturity; Hoshide rues tough lessons

Manila: Player of the match Patryk Klimala said Sydney FC overcame early jitters to mount their come-from-behind 4-1 win against Kaya FC–Iloilo of the Philippines in their AFC Champions League  Two™ 2024/25 Group E tie on Thursday.

Kaya stunned the visitors with the opening goal before Sydney FC turned in a determined performance with Klimala netting a brace to steer his side to their second victory following their 5-0 defeat of Hong Kong’s Eastern on Matchday One.

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Group F: Zhejiang FC (CHN) 1-0 Persib Bandung (IDN)

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Group F: Zhejiang FC (CHN) 1-0 Persib Bandung (IDN)

Hangzhou: Jean Kouassi netted the only goal of the game as China PR's Zhejiang FC saw off a stubborn Persib Bandung of Indonesia in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group F tie on Thursday.

It was Zhejiang's first win, as they joined Lion City Sailors of Singapore and Port FC of Thailand on three points.

The Port FC-Lion City Sailors tie was postponed due to adverse weather conditions in Pathum Thani.

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Group E: Eastern (HKG) 2-3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Group E: Eastern (HKG) 2-3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Hong Kong: Hayato Araki broke Eastern SC hearts with a header deep into stoppage time that give Sanfrecce Hiroshima a 3-2 win over the Hong Kong Premier League side in Group E of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024-25 at Mong Kok Stadium on Thursday.

Araki pounced in the sixth minute of added time to seal victory for the Japanese side after Noah Baffoe’s goal early in the second half had looked set to earn Roberto Losada’s team a share of the points.

Daniel Almazan’s seventh minute header gave Eastern the lead until quick-fire goals in the 40th and 41st minutes by Hiroya Matsumoto and Yotaro Nakajima put Hiroshima in front only for Baffoe to equalise inside the opening 30 seconds of the second half.

The result means Hiroshima and Sydney FC share top spot in the group while both Eastern and Kaya-FC Iloilo have yet to pick up a point.

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