MD3: Esteghlal FC (IRN) 0-1 Al Nassr Club (KSA)

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

MD3: Esteghlal FC (IRN) 0-1 Al Nassr Club (KSA)

Dubai: Aymeric Laporte’s late header earned Al Nassr Club a 1-0 win over Esteghlal in Dubai on Tuesday as the Saudi Pro League side continued their unbeaten start to the league phase of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25.

The Spain international nodded in from close range with nine minutes remaining to break the stubborn resistance of the side from the Islamic Republic of Iran and allow Stefano Piloi’s side to move onto seven points from their first three games.

That keeps Al Nassr two points adrift of domestic rivals Al Hilal SFC and Al Ahli Saudi FC in the western region while Esteghlal remain on three points, six behind the leaders with five matches remaining.

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MD3: Al Gharafa (QAT) 1-2 Al Wasl Club (UAE)

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

MD3: Al Gharafa (QAT) 1-2 Al Wasl Club (UAE)

Al Khor: UAE’s Al Wasl FC came from behind to defeat Al Gharafa SC of Qatar 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Monday.

The sensational win took Al Wasl to six points as they stayed on track for a place in the knockout stage while Al Gharafa stayed rooted on three.

MD3: Shandong Taishan FC (CHN) 2-2 Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

MD3: Shandong Taishan FC (CHN) 2-2 Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)

Jinan: Defender Zheng Zheng scored in injury time to earn Shandong Taishan a 2-2 draw in Jinan with last season’s runners-up Yokohama F Marinos on Tuesday in the league phase of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25.

Zheng bundled the ball over the line in the second minute of added time after Yan Matheus looked to have won the game for the Japanese side with an 86th minute strike into the corner in a frantic finish at Jinan Olympic Sports Center

Marinos had pulled level in the 54th minute through Anderson Lopes as the Brazilian striker cancelled out Cryzan’s opener for the home side in the 43rd minute.

The result moves both teams onto four points from the first three matches and leaves the pair five points adrift of early leaders league stage Gwangju FC.

MD3: Buriram United (THA) 1-0 Pohang Steelers (KOR)

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

MD3: Buriram United (THA) 1-0 Pohang Steelers (KOR)

Buriram: Thailand’s Buriram United edged Pohang Steelers of Korea Republic 1-0 to maintain their unbeaten run in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

Brazilian forward Bissoli scored the only goal of the game with the win taking Buriram to seven points, with Pohang remaining on three.

MD3: Shanghai Port FC (CHN) 3-2 Central Coast Mariners (AUS)

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

MD3: Shanghai Port FC (CHN) 3-2 Central Coast Mariners (AUS)

Shanghai: Shanghai Port sealed their first win in the league phase of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 campaign on Tuesday as Kevin Muscat’s side handed Australia’s Central Coast Mariners a 3-2 defeat at Pudong Stadium.

Li Ang and Wu Lei gave the hosts a two-goal lead at half time and, while Mikael Doka halved the deficit just after the hour mark, a late goal from Mathias Vargas meant substitute Nicholas Duarte’s 94th minute goal was only a consolation.

The win moves Shanghai onto four points from their first three games while the Mariners have yet to pick up a point as Mark Jackson’s side have lost all of their fixtures to date in the current edition of the continental championship.

MD3: Gwangju FC (KOR) 3-1 Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

MD3: Gwangju FC (KOR) 3-1 Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Yongin: Korea Republic’s Gwangju FC stayed perfect in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 with a 3-1 win against Johor Darul Ta’zim of Malaysia on Tuesday.

Jasir Asani scored twice and made the third to extend his hot streak as Gwangju moved up to nine points while JDT suffered their first defeat in this season’s campaign.

Group C - MD3: FC Istiklol (TJK) 0-1 Al Wehdat SC (JOR)

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Group C - MD3: FC Istiklol (TJK) 0-1 Al Wehdat SC (JOR)

Dushanbe: Jordan’s Al Wehdat SC edged FC Istiklol of Tajikistan 1-0  in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group C tie at the Republic Central Stadium on Tuesday.

Baha' Faisal’s second half strike sealed the win for Al Wehdat as they moved up to seven points, level with UAE's Sharjah FC.

Group C - MD3: Sharjah FC (UAE) 3-1 Sepahan FC (IRN)

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Group C - MD3: Sharjah FC (UAE) 3-1 Sepahan FC (IRN)

Sharjah: UAE’s Sharjah FC secured their second win in Group C of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 after defeating Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan FC of Islamic Republic of Iran 3-1 on Tuesday.

The win keeps Sharjah's unbeaten run going, taking them up to seven points - four better than Sepahan who suffered their second defeat.

Jaissle: Mental strength secured Al Ahli victory

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

Jaissle: Mental strength secured Al Ahli victory

Karbala: Head coach Matthias Jaissle hailed his team’s mental fortitude after Al Ahli Saudi FC clinched a 2-1 win over Qatar’s Al Rayyan in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 fixture on Monday.

The win sees the Saudi Arabian club on par with domestic rivals Al Hilal SFC on nine points, marking another step forward in their impressive continental campaign.

Al Hilal make Jesus proud, Al Ain’s Crespo remains optimistic

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

Al Hilal make Jesus proud, Al Ain’s Crespo remains optimistic

Riyadh: Head coach Jorge Jesus applauded Al Hilal SFC’s focus and resolve following their thrilling 5-4 win over Al Ain FC in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Monday

The victory secured the four-time Asian champions League winners a significant edge in their campaign with a perfect tally of nine points, with Jesus crediting his players’ winning mentality.

Sanchez buoyant about Al Sadd’s chances

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

Sanchez buoyant about Al Sadd’s chances

Doha: Head coach Felix Sanchez feels his Al Sadd SC side are on track for a place in the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 after beating Persepolis FC to collect their second win on Monday.

The Qatari side had to dig deep to secure the 1-0 victory in a match in which Persepolis had the better of the chances but Mateus Uribe’s first half goal was enough to decide the tie.