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. 

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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. 

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.

Vilda: Carmona's work of art the defining factor for Spain

Wed, 16 Aug, 2023

Vilda: Carmona's work of art the defining factor for Spain

Auckland: Defender Olga Carmona conjured up "a work of art" to send Spain into their first FIFA Women's World Cup final on Tuesday and a clash with Australia or England.

The skipper capped a frenetic ending to the semi-final at Eden Park in Auckland with a rocket to give Spain a thrilling 2-1 victory over Sweden.
 
Proceedings seemed to be meandering towards extra time before suddenly bursting to life when substitute Salma Paralluelo put Spain ahead with nine minutes left.
 
Rebecka Blomqvist equalised in the 88th minute only for full-back Carmona to score with a superb shot in off the underside of the crossbar from the edge of the box 60 seconds later.

Europe Wrap: Kubo scores in La Liga opener; Lee makes PSG debut

Wed, 16 Aug, 2023

Europe Wrap: Kubo scores in La Liga opener; Lee makes PSG debut

Kuala Lumpur: Takefusa Kubo began from where he left off last season in Spain as the Japan international scored in Real Sociedad's 1-1 draw against Girona in San Sebastian on Saturday during the opening weekend of the 2023-24 La Liga season.

In France, Korea Republic attacking midfielder Lee Kang-in made his Ligue 1 debut for Paris Saint-Germain in a goalless draw against FC Lorient after his move from Spain while his compatriot Kim Min-jae made his Bayern Munich bow as a substitute during the DFL-Supercup tie in Germany.
 
Australian manager Ange Postecoglou took charge of Tottenham Hotspur in England’s Premier League for the first time, Japanese star Kanya Fujimoto bagged a double in Portugal and Iraq’s Amir Al Ammari was on target in Sweden, so join the-AFC.com as we find out how the Asian stars performed in Europe over the past week. 

Neymar signs for Al Hilal

Wed, 16 Aug, 2023

Neymar signs for Al Hilal

Riyadh: Brazil forward Neymar has signed for Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal SFC after six seasons with French champions Paris Saint-Germain, the two clubs announced on Tuesday.

“I am here in Saudi Arabia, I am Hilali,” the 31-year-old Neymar said in a video posted on the club’s social media accounts.