2021 AFC Champions League Group Stage – 5 of the Best: Solo Goals

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2021 AFC Champions League Group Stage – 5 of the Best: Solo Goals

Kuala Lumpur: The-AFC.com's '5 of the Best' spotlight on 2021 AFC Champions League Group Stage action this week highlights goals that are far more about the individual than the collective. 

It was all about the team last week in our round up of great 2021 AFC Champions League Group Stage goals, but this week we recall five solo goals where players have taken matters into their own hands and produced a moment of individual brilliance.

After reviewing these five fantastic finishes, vote for your favourite at the bottom of the article.

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5 of the Best #ACL2021 Group Stage: Solo Goals

Vote for your best 2021 AFC Champions League Group Stage Team: Defenders

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vote for your best 2021 AFC Champions League Group Stage Team: Defenders

Kuala Lumpur: The return of the 2021 AFC Champions League is just a month away, but before this season's Continental campaign resumes, the-AFC.com continues its quest to find out who the fans consider the Best XI from this year's Group Stage.

Last week we presented the candidates for the 2021 Group Stage's best goalkeeper, and now we shine the spotlight on the players who will make up the backline.

So, here are the 12 players in contention for the four places in defence. Review the nominees and then choose your favourite defenders for this all-star XI in the respective polls.

Malaysia’s Tan planning to expose new players ahead of AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Qualifiers 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Malaysia’s Tan planning to expose new players ahead of AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Qualifiers 

Kuala Lumpur: Head coach Tan Cheng Hoe is looking to expose new players as Malaysia kick off their preparations for the AFF Cup scheduled in December and next year's final round of AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Qualifiers.

Tan will call up several fresh faces for centralised training during the FIFA international window on Oct 4-12, with international friendly matches also planned.

Hai: Solid defence crucial for Vietnam's Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar campaign

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Hai: Solid defence crucial for Vietnam's Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar campaign

Hanoi: With some of the continent's best teams in the fray, Vietnam are leaving no stone unturned in ensuring they are fully prepared for their AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar campaign.

Drawn in Group B with Japan, Australia, Saudi Arabia, China PR and Oman, centre-back Que Ngoc Hai said Vietnam will have to be defensively resolute against Asia's best sides.

Preview – 2021 AFC Cup Group D (South Zone)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview – 2021 AFC Cup Group D (South Zone)

Male: The 2021 AFC Cup returns after nearly two month's absence following the conclusion of the East Zone, with ATK Mohun Bagan, Bashundhara Kings, Maziya Sports & Recreation and Bengaluru FC set to battle for a place in the knockout stage when Group D begins on Wednesday.

The Maldivian capital Male will stage the group, which sees teams from the hosts, India and Bangladesh face off, with the South Zone winners progressing to the Inter-Zone semi-final and meeting with either FC Nasaf of Uzbekistan or FC Ahal of Turkmenistan from the Central Zone.

As kick-off approaches, join the-AFC.com as we run the rule over the participating sides.

Bengaluru relishing AFC Cup showdown with ATK Mohun Bagan

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Bengaluru relishing AFC Cup showdown with ATK Mohun Bagan

Male: Head coach Marco Pezzaiuoli is confident JSW Bengaluru FC will be ready to take on Indian Super League rivals ATK Mohun Bagan in Group D of the 2021 AFC Cup at the National Football Stadium in Male on Wednesday.

Pezzaiuoli’s Bengaluru defeated Maldives' Club Eagles 1-0 in the South Zone playoff on Sunday to book their place in Group D alongside ATK Mohun Bagan, Bashundhara Kings of Bangladesh and Maldives’ Maziya Sports & Recreation.

Bashundhara Kings, Maziya aiming for early AFC Cup advantage

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Bashundhara Kings, Maziya aiming for early AFC Cup advantage

Male: Bangladesh’s Bashundhara Kings and Maziya Sports & Recreation of Maldives will be looking to open their 2021 AFC Cup Group D campaigns on a winning note when the teams clash on Wednesday.

This will mark the teams’ first encounter in the tournament, after having initially been slated to compete in last year’s AFC Cup before it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.