Matchday One: The Week In Numbers

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Matchday One: The Week In Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The 2019 AFC Champions League group stage got off to a flying start last week, with the 32 teams providing drama, excitement and plenty of memorable moments. 

Historic wins, debut victories and record-breaking goals were all part of an action-packed Matchday One, so join the-AFC.com as we look back on the facts and figures that caught the eye.

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The Week In Numbers

ACL2019 MD1 Toyota Player of the Week: Cesinha (Daegu FC)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2019 MD1 Toyota Player of the Week: Cesinha (Daegu FC)

Kuala Lumpur: Daegu FC's Cesinha has been named the Toyota Player of the Week for Matchday One of the 2019 AFC Champions League.

A superb performance from Daegu FC forward Cesinha in his side's 3-1 debut win away at Australia's Melbourne Victory in their Group F Matchday One clash on Tuesday saw the Brazilian pick up this week's top player plaudit.

Cesinha was directly involved in all of Daegu's goals against Melbourne Victory (three - one goal, two assists); more goal involvements than any other player in the 2019 AFC Champions League opening round.

Analysis: Evergreen Lee remains a force for Jeonbuk

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Analysis: Evergreen Lee remains a force for Jeonbuk

Jeonju: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors opened their 2019 AFC Champions League campaign with a well-deserved 3-1 victory over Beijing FC in Group G on Wednesday.

The sides were tied 1-1 at half-time after an even first 45 minutes but the hosts stepped up a gear in the second half to earn the three points.

First goal was crucial, says Benatia

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

First goal was crucial, says Benatia

Doha: Medhi Benatia drew on his FIFA World Cup experience with Morocco and admitted that it was vital Al Duhail made their dominance count with a goal against Esteghlal in Group C of the 2019 AFC Champions League on Tuesday, before they went on to record a 3-0 victory.

After a scoreless first half against the Iranian side, Benatia headed home the first goal as the hour approached to ease any opening-day nerves, before Youssef El Arabi and substitute Ali Afif both got on the scoresheet as the Qatari champions got off to a perfect start.

For Benatia, who was making his AFC Champions League debut after joining from Juventus, the game brought back memories of when he last faced Iranian opposition, back in June.

Morocco dominated against the Islamic Republic of Iran in their opening match at the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018, only to concede deep into stoppage time and suffer an agonising 1-0 defeat.