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.

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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.

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.

Misses haunt Al Shorta’s Salah, Pakhtakor’s Tadjiev vows to soldier on

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

Misses haunt Al Shorta’s Salah, Pakhtakor’s Tadjiev vows to soldier on

Karbala: Al Shorta head coach Ahmed Salah found it hard to accept the result after the Iraqi side shared points with Pakhtakor in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 match on Monday.

After a slow start, Al Shorta dominated the match at Karbala International Stadium, producing almost twice as many shots on goal as their Uzbek opponents but were unable to capitalise on their dominance as the tie ended goalless. 

AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023: Spotlight on Asia’s finest stars

Wed, 09 Oct, 2024

AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023: Spotlight on Asia’s finest stars

Kuala Lumpur: The spotlight will be shone firmly on the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023 come October 29 when the Player of the Year winners are revealed at the glittering ceremony.

Six of Asia’s very best are in the running for the most prestigious accolade of the night at the Grand Peace Palace in Kyung Hee University, in recognition of their outstanding performances for club and country.

Preview - MD3: Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN) v Kawasaki Frontale (JPN)

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Preview - MD3: Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN) v Kawasaki Frontale (JPN)

Shanghai: Shanghai Shenhua FC and Kawasaki Frontale will both be seeking to bounce back from defeats when they square off in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Wednesday.

Shenhua suffered an emphatic 3-0 loss to Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim last time out while Frontale were edged 1-0 by Korea Republic's Gwangju FC.

Preview - MD3: Ulsan HD (KOR) v Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Preview - MD3: Ulsan HD (KOR) v Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Ulsan: Only victory will suffice for Ulsan HD in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie against Vissel Kobe on Wednesday.

The two-time Asian champions have yet to register points on the board after opening their campaign with two defeats while Vissel Kobe are in a much more comfortable position with four points.

Preview - Group C: England v DPR Korea

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

Preview - Group C: England v DPR Korea

Santiago de los Caballeros: So Ryu Gyong has promised that DPR Korea will not hold back when they face England in their final FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 Group C tie on Thursday.

Both teams confirmed their quarter-final spot after registering second successive wins on Sunday, with Thursday's face off to decide the group winners.

Preview - Group D: Zambia v Japan

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

Preview - Group D: Zambia v Japan

Santo Domingo: Head coach Sadayoshi Shirai will not change Japan's playing style despite the East Asian side facing Zambia in a crucial FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 Group D tie on Thursday.

The 2014 champions only need to avoid defeat to advance to the knockout stage, with Poland facing Brazil in the other match, but Shirai said Japan will play to win.