International Friendlies Wrap: Hong Kong, China shine; Singapore involved in thrillers
Kuala Lumpur: Several nations were involved in friendlies during the international break with Hong Kong, China continued showing progress under new head coach Ashley Westwood after an impressive 3-1 win over Philippines.
ASEAN Wrap: Thanh Hoa power on; Melbourne sides to the fore
Kuala Lumpur: Thanh Hoa FC continued their bid to win a first V League 1 title with yet another resilient performance to keep their place at the top of the pile.
Group F - MD4: Zhejiang FC (CHN) 1-2 Port FC (THA)
Hangzhou: Thailand’s Port FC reinforced their claim for a place in the knockout stage after they came from behind to beat Zhejiang FC of China PR 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group F match on Thursday.
Shenzhen: The AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 is primed for thrilling action following the conclusion of the official draw at Grand Skylight International Guanlan in Shenzhen, China PR on Thursday.
Yokohama: Head coach John Hutchinson was a proud man after his Yokohama F. Marinos side lived up to their billing in securing a 5-0 win against Buriram United in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 match on Wednesday.
Group G - MD4: Bangkok United FC (THA) 4-1 Lee Man (HKG)
Pathum Thani: Two goals from Richairo Zivkovic and strikes from Wanchai Jarunongkran and Muhsen Al Ghassani saw Bangkok United FC complete a second-half comeback to win 4-1 over Hong Kong's Lee Man in Group G of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 on Wednesday.
MD4: Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) 5-0 Buriram United (THA)
Yokohama: Yokohama F Marinos handed 10-man Buriram United a 5-0 defeat at International Stadium on Wednesday to climb up the standings in the league phase of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 as the competition reaches the halfway stage.
Group F - MD2: Port FC (THA) 1-3 Lion City Sailors FC (SGP)
Pathum Thani: Singapore’s Lion City Sailors FC stayed unbeaten after securing a 3-1 win over Port FC of Thailand in their rescheduled AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group F match on Wednesday.