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#ACLElite - MD4: Facts & Figures

Sun, 10 Nov, 2024

#ACLElite - MD4: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 delivered another footballing fiesta on Matchday Four.

With the tournament at the halfway stage, the 24 sides are either edging closer to a place in the knockout stage or in desperate need to revive their campaigns.

The-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures from the past week's action.

#ACLElite - MD4: What they said

Sat, 09 Nov, 2024

#ACLElite - MD4: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: There was a variety of emotions as Matchday Four of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 served up sumptuous football this past week.

Joy, tribute to teammates and frustration were all part of the script so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at what was said after the 12 matches.

Jardim takes charge of Al Ain

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024

Jardim takes charge of Al Ain

Al Ain: Leonardo Jardim has been appointed Al Ain FC head coach, the UAE Pro League side announced on their social media on Friday.

The Portuguese tactician’s appointment comes following the departure of Argentinian Hernan Crespo in the aftermath of their 5-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr Club in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

#ACLElite - MD4: Five Takeaways

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

#ACLElite - MD4: Five Takeaways

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 has reached the halfway stage following the conclusion of Matchday Four this past week.

Fans witnessed another round of scintillating action as several teams moved closer to the knockout stage.

The-AFC.com looks at five things we learned from Matchday Four.

Marinos living up to Hutchinson’s expectations

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Marinos living up to Hutchinson’s expectations

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.

The Australian was particularly pleased with the dominance his charges showed in a performance that ticked all the boxes as Marinos climbed up to third in the standings on seven points.

Park pleased with Pohang revival

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Park pleased with Pohang revival

Pohang: Head coach Park Tae-ha praised his team’s strong performance after Pohang Steelers reignited their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 hopes with a 4-2 win over Shandong Taishan at the Steelyard on Wednesday. 

Park, however, acknowledged there are still areas for improvement.

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Al Ain part ways with Crespo

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Al Ain part ways with Crespo

Kuala Lumpur: Al Ain FC have parted ways with head coach Hernan Crespo, the two-time AFC Champions League™ winners announced on Wednesday.

Crespo leaves the club less than a year after taking charge, having led UAE's Al Ain to the AFC Champions League 2023/24 title in May.

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MD4: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) 4-2 Shandong Taishan (CHN)

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

MD4: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) 4-2 Shandong Taishan (CHN)

Pohang: FC Pohang Steelers cruised to a 4-2 win over China PR’s Shandong Taishan at the Steelyard on Wednesday to revive their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25  campaign.

The win took Pohang to six points while Shandong remained rooted on four.