Loss wants Buriram to dream of glory

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

Loss wants Buriram to dream of glory

Gwangju: Head coach Osmar Loss has dared his Buriram United to dream big after they booked a spot in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 knockout stage on Tuesday. 

Despite having to settle for a draw after giving up a two-goal advantage to Korea Republic’s Gwangju FC, the point was enough for the Thai side to advance with their last 16 opponents to be decided when the East Zone’s League Stage concludes on Wednesday.

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Johor Darul Tazim live up to Bidoglio’s expectations

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

Johor Darul Tazim live up to Bidoglio’s expectations

Johor Bahru: Head coach Hector Bidoglio was over the moon after his Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) side showed their immense quality to book their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Round of 16 spot with a 5-2 defeat of FC Pohang Steelers of Korea Republic on Tuesday. 

The Malaysian champions roared back in style after going behind to Lee Ho-jae’s opener, with five players finding the net in what ultimately was an emphatic win at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, with JDT finishing fourth in the East Zone standings on 14 points.

Up next for them will be another Korea Republic side - Gwangju FC - with JDT having the advantage of playing the return leg at home. 

#ACLElite - West Zone R16 match-ups finalised

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

#ACLElite - West Zone R16 match-ups finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The line-up for the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 West Zone's Round of 16 was finalised following the conclusion of the League Stage on Tuesday.

Esteghlal FC were the final team to book their spot, with the Islamic Republic of Iran side defeating Qatar's Al Rayyan SC 2-0 to finish sixth in the standings.

We showed our quality, says Sharjah's Olaroiu

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

We showed our quality, says Sharjah's Olaroiu

Sharjah: Cosmin Olaroiu praised the focus and determination of his players after Sharjah FC defeated Al Hussein on penalties to advance to the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 quarter-finals on Tuesday.

UAE's Sharjah, having won the first leg 1-0, started as favourites on home ground but were undone by Mahmoud Al Mardi's goal as the tie went into a shootout at the end of 120 minutes.

Olaroiu, however, believed Sharjah came to the fore when it mattered the most.

Morgan happy with Australia’s momentum; Djurdjevic wants sharper China PR

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

Morgan happy with Australia’s momentum; Djurdjevic wants sharper China PR

Shenzhen: Head coach Trevor Morgan believes Australia are on the right trajectory following their 2-1 victory over China PR on Tuesday which saw the Young Socceroos topping Group A of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 with a perfect record.

Despite rotating his lineup, Morgan’s side dictated terms despite China PR’s valiant efforts to turn the tie around. 

Qatar leave China 2025 on a high

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

Qatar leave China 2025 on a high

Shenzhen: Qatar made their exit from the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 with their first Group A win, and head coach Felix Sarriugarte was pleased that his side closed their campaign with their heads held high.

The West Asians dominated Kyrgyz Republic from the start in their 4-0 win, with different players finding the back of the net in a fluid, energetic performance.