Lee Man's Paulissen relishing Urawa showdown

Thu, 17 Aug, 2023

Lee Man's Paulissen relishing Urawa showdown

Hong Kong: Mitchel Paulissen is hoping his two-goal haul on his debut for Lee Man will give last year’s Hong Kong Premier League runners-up a major boost going into their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 playoff clash with defending champions Urawa Red Diamonds next week.

Dutch midfielder Paulissen claimed a brace while Gil Martins, Everton Camargo and Jose Angel were also on target as Lee Man notched up an impressive 5-1 win over Bali United at Hong Kong Stadium on Wednesday to set up the meeting with Urawa on Tuesday.
 
A place in the Group Stage of the AFC Champions League 2023/24 will be at stake when Lee Man travel to Japan and the former Cambuur playmaker will go into the meeting with the J1 League side confident after a goal-scoring start to his career in Hong Kong.

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#ACL: Race for Group Stage set to be a sizzler

Thu, 17 Aug, 2023

#ACL: Race for Group Stage set to be a sizzler

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Playoffs was finalised on Wednesday following the conclusion of the preliminary stage.

Hong Kong's Lee Man FC were the final team to book their spot following a 5-1 win over Indonesia's Bali United.

Chu: Superior fitness powered Haiphong past Hong Kong Rangers

Wed, 16 Aug, 2023

Chu: Superior fitness powered Haiphong past Hong Kong Rangers

Hong Kong: Haiphong FC head coach Chu Dinh Nghiem felt his team’s superior fitness was the key to securing their place in next week’s AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 playoff against Incheon United after the V.League 1 side handed Hong Kong Rangers a 4-1 defeat in extra-time on Tuesday.

The Vietnamese needed a late equaliser from Nguyen Tuan Anh to take the game into 30 minutes of extra-time at Mongkok Stadium after Yumemi Kanda had given Rangers the lead, but Yuri Mamute’s brace either side of a header from Martin Lo meant Haiphong advanced.

Patient Shabab Al Ahli please Nikolic

Wed, 16 Aug, 2023

Patient Shabab Al Ahli please Nikolic

Dubai: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai head coach Marko Nikolic praised the patience of his players after a 3-0 win over Al Wehdat SC in their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 preliminary round tie on Tuesday.

After a goalless first half, Shabab Al Ahli found their scoring boots with Aziz Ganiyev, Renan and Mu'nas Dabbur finding the back on the net to set up an enticing clash against Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr in the playoff next Tuesday. 

Olaroiu: Sharjah will be ready for Tractor

Wed, 16 Aug, 2023

Olaroiu: Sharjah will be ready for Tractor

Sharjah: Head coach Cosmin Olaroiu is looking forward to the AFC Champions League 2023/24 playoffs after Sharjah FC defeated Bashundhara Kings of Bangladesh 2-0 in their preliminary tie on Tuesday.

Brazilian Luanzinho netted both goals as UAE Pro League side Sharjah set up a meeting with Tractor FC of Islamic Republic of Iran next Tuesday for a spot in the group stage. 

#AFCCup: Cast for Playoffs finalised

Thu, 17 Aug, 2023

#AFCCup: Cast for Playoffs finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for a blockbuster AFC Cup™ 2023/24 Playoffs next week following the conclusion of the preliminary stage on Wednesday.

Seven matches will be contested on Tuesday and Wednesday and based on the exciting preliminary round action,  the playoff games are set to be thrilling encounters.

Players gave it their all, says Australia's Gustavsson

Thu, 17 Aug, 2023

Players gave it their all, says Australia's Gustavsson

Sydney: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson urged his players to walk with their heads held high despite missing out on the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 final following their 3-1 defeat to England on Wednesday.

Sam Kerr canceled out Ella Toone’s first half opener after the break but Gustavsson’s charges couldn’t contain England, who scored twice to seal the semi-final win in front of a sold-out Stadium Australia.