MD3: Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN) 2-0 Kawasaki Frontale (JPN)

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

MD3: Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN) 2-0 Kawasaki Frontale (JPN)

Shanghai: Shanghai Shenhua carved out a 2-0 victory over 10-man Kawasaki Frontale at Shanghai Stadium on Wednesday as the Chinese Super League leaders picked up their second win in the league phase of the 2024-25 AFC Champions League Elite.

Wang Haijian struck in the 24th minute against a Kawasaki side that had been playing with one player less from the fifth minute following Marcinho’s sending off as Leonid Slutsky’s side moved up to fourth in the eastern standings.

An injury time penalty from Andre Luis after he had been fouled in the area by Yuichi Maruyama put some late gloss on the win for the home side.

Shenhua are three points adrift of leaders Gwangju FC while Kawasaki sit on three points from the first three matches and outside the top eight positions that advance to the next round of the competition in March.

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MD3: Ulsan HD (KOR) 0-2 Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

MD3: Ulsan HD (KOR) 0-2 Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Ulsan: Taisei Miyashiro scored twice as Vissel Kobe deepened Ulsan HD’s misery in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Wednesday with the Japanese claiming a 2-0 win at Ulsan Complex Stadium to leave the K-League leaders bottom of the league phase standings.

Miyashiro netted in the 48th and 73rd minutes to earn Kobe a second win of the campaign that moves Takayuki Yoshida’s side onto seven points from three games and the J.League champions now sit two points behind early leaders Gwangju FC.

Ulsan, by contrast, have yet to pick up a point in this year’s revamped competition and the two-times Asian champions will need to turn their fortunes around if they are to claim a top eight finish in the group to advance to the knockout rounds.

Muscat: Strong response secured Shanghai Port victory

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Muscat: Strong response secured Shanghai Port victory

Shanghai: Head coach Kevin Muscat sang the praises of Shanghai Port after the Chinese Super League side picked up their first win in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

The Australian felt the 3-2 scoreline wasn’t indicative of the superiority his side had in the game and even though Central Coast Mariners tried to force a comeback in the second half, Muscat was always confident his team would be able to finish the job.

Lee wants 'perfect' Gwangju to continue improving

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Lee wants 'perfect' Gwangju to continue improving

Yongin: Despite maintaining their perfect AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 record, Gwangju head coach Lee Jung-hyo expressed mixed emotions following their 3-1 win over Malaysia’s Johor Darul Ta’zim on Tuesday.

Gwangju top the standings with nine points but Lee said their performance against JDT did not meet their standards.

Ali proud of Al Wehdat’s resilience away from home

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Ali proud of Al Wehdat’s resilience away from home

Dushanbe: Al Wehdat’s form on the road in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 is giving head coach Rafat Ali plenty of satisfaction as the group stage reaches the halfway stage.

The 1-0 win against FC Istiklol on Tuesday put Al Wehdat level on points with Sharjah FC and well on track to take one of the two Group C knockout stage spots.

Milojevic delighted with Al Wasl’s perseverance

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Milojevic delighted with Al Wasl’s perseverance

Dubai: Head coach Milos Milojevic praised Al Wasl FC's resilience after the Emirati club came from behind to edge Qatar's Al Gharafa SC 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Tuesday.

The victory took Al Wasl to six points, moving them closer to a place in the knockout stage with Milojevic hailing his team’s second half performance.

Al Nassr’s consistency thrills Pioli; Bakhtiarizadeh rues missed chances

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Al Nassr’s consistency thrills Pioli; Bakhtiarizadeh rues missed chances

Dubai: Head coach Stefano Pioli hailed Al Nassr Club’s improved second half performance as they sealed a vital 1-0 win over Islamic Republic of Iran’s Esteghlal FC in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

The Italian tactician credited the impact of Talisca, who was introduced as a second-half substitute and played a pivotal role in turning the game in Al Nassr’s favour.

Group H - MD3: Selangor FC (MAS) 2-1 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR)

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Group H - MD3: Selangor FC (MAS) 2-1 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR)

Petaling Jaya: Malaysia’s Selangor FC stunned Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC of Korea Republic 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group H tie on Wednesday.

The win gave Selangor control of Group H with the Red Giants on seven points, one better than Jeonbuk ahead of the reverse fixture in Jeonju on November 7.

Group E - MD3: Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN) 2-1 Sydney FC (AUS)

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Group E - MD3: Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN) 2-1 Sydney FC (AUS)

Hiroshima: Japan’s Sanfrecce Hiroshima remained peerless in Group E of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 after handing Sydney FC a 2-1 defeat on Wednesday.

Registering their third straight win, Sanfrecee opened a three-point lead over Sydney as they look well set for a place in the knockout stage.

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD3: Results & Reports

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD3: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The race to reach the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 kicked off in earnest on Wednesday with all 10 groups swinging into action.

There were upsets, huge wins and disappointments with just the 10 group winners and five best second-placed teams to join hosts Saudi Arabia in the Finals.

The teams will resume their battles on Friday so stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.