Group I: Daegu FC cruise past Beijing FC to keep AFC Champions League hopes alive

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group I: Daegu FC cruise past Beijing FC to keep AFC Champions League hopes alive

Tashkent: Daegu FC of Korea Republic stayed in the hunt for a top spot finish, recording a comprehensive 3-0 win against Beijing FC in Group I of the 2021 AFC Champions League on Monday.

Nearly 90 minutes of dominance and more than 30 efforts on goal were rewarded thanks to strikes from Kim Jun-hyuk and Jung Chi-in, as well as a Liang Shawoen own goal, as the K League outfit made it back-to-back wins against the now-eliminated Chinese side.

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Vote for your Best Goal of 2021 AFC Champions League Matchday Four (East)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vote for your Best Goal of 2021 AFC Champions League Matchday Four (East)

Bangkok: There were goals galore on Matchday Four in the 2021 AFC Champions League (East) with a series of stunning strikes coming from the games played out in the host cities of Pathum Thani, Tashkent, Buriram and Bangkok.

The-AFC.com has picked five of the best for you to choose your favourite, so cast a vote at the foot of the article to let us know!

Preview - Group J: Kitchee SC's counter attacks can derail Port FC's AFC Champions League dreams, warns Sarawut

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - Group J: Kitchee SC's counter attacks can derail Port FC's AFC Champions League dreams, warns Sarawut

Buriram: Sarawut Treephan has warned his Port FC players to be wary of Kitchee’s counter attacking strengths when they take on the Hong Kong Premier League champions in their 2021 AFC Champions League Group J clash at Buriram Stadium on Tuesday.

Port witnessed Kitchee’s ability to score on the break in the teams’ opening encounter in the competition when Alex Chu Chi-kwong’s side notched up a 2-0 win despite the Thai League side dominating for much of the game.

Preview - Group J: Cerezo Osaka's Culpi cautious despite Guangzhou FC players' lack of AFC Champions League experience

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - Group J: Cerezo Osaka's Culpi cautious despite Guangzhou FC players' lack of AFC Champions League experience

Buriram: Levir Culpi will not be underestimating Guangzhou FC’s youngsters as he leads his Cerezo Osaka side into their Group J clash with the Chinese side looking to notch up another win on their way to securing a place in the knockout rounds of the 2021 AFC Champions League.

Culpi’s side have won three of their four opening games and lead the Group J standings with 10 points to sit one point clear of Kitchee with two games remaining and take on a Guangzhou side that has struggled in the competition so far.

Ulsan’s Hong applauds Yoon for AFC Champions League masterclass against Kaya FC-Iloilo

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Ulsan’s Hong applauds Yoon for AFC Champions League masterclass against Kaya FC-Iloilo

Bangkok: Ulsan Hyundai FC head coach Hong Myung-bo praised match winner Yoon Bit-garam for his tireless efforts in ensuring their AFC Champions League unbeaten run remained intact after beating Kaya FC-Iloilo 2-1 on Monday. 

Yoon had opened the scoring in bizarre fashion in the 27th minute when the ball hit his face before settling in the net but defending champions Ulsan were reduced to 10 men in the Group F just four minutes later after Kim Min-jun was sent off.

Kaya emerged stronger in the second half to score in the 47th minute, but Player of the Match Yoon restored their lead almost immediately to extend Ulsan’s winning streak to 13 matches.

Vidmar credits BG Pathum United’s determination for AFC Champions League comeback win over Viettel FC

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vidmar credits BG Pathum United’s determination for AFC Champions League comeback win over Viettel FC

Bangkok: BG Pathum United head coach Aurelio Vidmar hailed the winning mindset that saw the Thai club come from behind to beat Vietnam's Viettel FC in their 2021 AFC Champions League match on Monday. 

The hosts went into the second half trailing after Viettel’s Pedro Paulo broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute but three different scorers found the back of the net within a space of eight minutes to secure a resounding win for BG Pathum United.

Beijing challenge won, Daegu’s Lee looks ahead to AFC Champions League blockbuster with Kawasaki Frontale

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Beijing challenge won, Daegu’s Lee looks ahead to AFC Champions League blockbuster with Kawasaki Frontale

Tashkent: Daegu FC head coach Lee Byung-geun allowed himself to look ahead to Thursday’s likely group-decider against Kawasaki Frontale after his side saw off Beijing FC for a second time in four days at Bunyodkor Stadium on Monday.

Needing three points to stay within striking distance of the Japanese group leaders, Daegu enjoyed total dominance against Beijing, amassing 32 shots on goal to one in a match they ultimately won 3-0.

Kim Jin-hyuk and standout second-half substitute Jeong Chi-in found the net for Daegu, while Beijing skipper Liang Shaowen scored an unfortunate own goal on a night where the conditions arguably tested Lee’s side as much as their opponents.