Persija Jakarta clinch Indonesia's Liga 1 title

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Persija Jakarta clinch Indonesia's Liga 1 title

Jakarta: Persija Jakarta clinched the Indonesia Liga 1 title on Sunday, the final day of the season, with a 2-1 win over Mitra Kukar.

The win took Persija to 62 points, pipping PSM Makassar by just one point to the title.

The title means Persija will play in the preliminary round of the 2019 AFC Champions League, where they will try to navigate into the group stage after falling short in 2018.

Urawa lift Emperor's Cup, seal ACL berth

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Urawa lift Emperor's Cup, seal ACL berth

Saitama: Tomoya Ugajin's 13th minute strike secured Urawa Red Diamonds a 1-0 win over Vegalta Sendai in the 2018 Japan Emperor's Cup final at the Saitama Stadium on Sunday.

Winning the Emperor's Cup for the seventh time means Urawa have sealed a place in the group stage of the 2019 AFC Champions League.

Urawa, the 2017 AFC Champions League winners, missed out on this season's campaign after failing to qualify.

Henk ten Cate takes charge of Al Wahda FSCC

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Henk ten Cate takes charge of Al Wahda FSCC

Kuala Lumpur: Al Wahda FSCC have appointed the widely acclaimed Henk ten Cate as head coach.

The club, who announced ten Cate's appointment on social media, said the Dutchman will take charge of the UAE Pro League side this coming week.

The former Barcelona and Chelsea assistant coach replaces Romanian Laurențiu Reghecampf, who was relieved of his position in late November.

Daegu seal FA Cup, ACL spot

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Daegu seal FA Cup, ACL spot

Daegu: Daegu FC powered to a 3-0 win over Ulsan Hyundai FC in the second leg of the 2018 Korea Football Association (FA) Cup, clinching the title 5-1 on aggregate on Saturday.

Three second half goals secured Daegu their first ever honour since being founded in 2002.

Daegu, led by Brazilian head coach Andre Luiz Alves Santos, will now make their debut appearance in the 2019 AFC Champions League. They will be in Group F, facing Chinese Super League runners-up Guangzhou Evergrande, Australian A-League final series winners Melbourne Victory and a winner from the play-offs.

Hajime Hosogai makes move to Buriram United

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Hajime Hosogai makes move to Buriram United

Kuala Lumpur: Japan international Hajime Hosogai transferred to Thailand’s Buriram United from Kashiwa Reysol on Thursday.

Hosogai, who began his professional career with Urawa Red Diamonds in 2005, assisted the club to numerous titles such as the J.League, Emperor’s Cup and the Japanese Super Cup in 2006, including the 2007 AFC Champions League.

In 2011, the midfielder made his move overseas to German club Bayer 04 Leverkusen before transferring to Hertha BSC two years later. After a stint in VfB Stuttgart, Hosogai returned to Japan, playing for Kashiwa Reysol in 2017.

Beijing Guoan earn 2019 berth

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Beijing Guoan earn 2019 berth

Jinan: Beijing Guoan secured qualification into the 2019 AFC Champions League group stage after defeating Shandong Luneng on away goals to lift the Chinese FA Cup title on Saturday.

The win gave Guoan an automatic berth in next year's AFC Champions League.

Guoan will face Korean side Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, Buriram United of Thailand and the champions of Japan's Emperor's Cup in Group G, while Shandong Luneng will start their 2019 AFC Champions League campaign in the preliminary stage.

Lokomotiv seal 2019 berth

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Lokomotiv seal 2019 berth

Tashkent: PFC Lokomotiv Tashkent secured qualification into the 2019 AFC Champions League group stage after clinching the Uzbekistan Super League on Tuesday.

Andrei Fyodorov’s men, who also won the league in 2016 and 2017, survived a late fightback to defeat FC Pakhtakor Tashkent 3-2 to finish top of the table with 43 points with a game to spare.

Eleven-time winners Pakhtakor claimed second with 34 points, which earned them entry into the 2019 AFC Champions League preliminary Round 2.