R16 - 1st Leg: Vissel Kobe (JPN) 2-0 Gwangju FC (KOR)

Thu, 06 Mar, 2025

R16 - 1st Leg: Vissel Kobe (JPN) 2-0 Gwangju FC (KOR)

Kobe: Vissel Kobe will take a 2-0 lead into the second leg of their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Round of 16 clash with Gwangju FC in Korea Republic next week after the J1 League champions picked up a comfortable first leg victory at Kobe City Misaki Park Stadium on Wednesday.

Yuya Osako opened the scoring in the 20th minute before setting up Haruya Ide to head in his side’s second nine minutes later to put Takayuki Yoshida’s side in prime position to book a place in the draw for April’s quarter-finals.

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R16 - 1st Leg: Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN) 1-0 Kawasaki Frontale (JPN)

Thu, 06 Mar, 2025

R16 - 1st Leg: Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN) 1-0 Kawasaki Frontale (JPN)

Shanghai: Shanghai Shenhua FC’s improved second half performance saw them earn a 1-0 win against Kawasaki Frontale in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Round of 16 first leg match on Wednesday.

After a balanced first half, Shenhua upped the ante after the break with Kota Takai’s own goal giving the China PR side the advantage heading into next week's second leg.

Jaissle expects more of the same from Al Ahli

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Jaissle expects more of the same from Al Ahli

Al Rayyan: Matthias Jaissle expects Al Ahli Saudi FC to maintain the same tenacity in the return leg of their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Round of 16 tie against Al Rayyan next week.

Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli maintained their sublime continental form to walk away with a 3-1 victory on Tuesday with a place in the quarter-finals all-but-assured. 

Moreira hails organised Pakhtakor, Jesus promises real Al Hilal in return leg

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Moreira hails organised Pakhtakor, Jesus promises real Al Hilal in return leg

Tashkent: Pedro Moreira applauded his players after Pakhtakor stuck to their game plan to stun Al Hilal SFC 1-0 in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Round of 16 first leg tie on Tuesday.

Flamarion scored in the 29th minute to secure Pakhtakor a result that had not been thought possible with the Uzbekistan side clinching victory with a resolute defensive performance.

Muscat pleased with Shanghai Port’s performance despite defeat

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Muscat pleased with Shanghai Port’s performance despite defeat

Shanghai: Shanghai Port head coach Kevin Muscat believes his side’s tactical approach was effective despite falling to a 1-0 defeat against Yokohama F. Marinos in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Round of 16 first leg on Tuesday.

Anderson Lopes’ 30th-minute strike proved to be the difference at Pudong Stadium, but Muscat was encouraged by his team’s performance after switching to a back-three formation, a departure from their usual defensive setup.

Loss optimistic of Buriram’s progression; Bidoglio prepares for JDT's home challenge

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Loss optimistic of Buriram’s progression; Bidoglio prepares for JDT's home challenge

Buriram: Head coach Osmar Loss declared that Buriram United delivered a ‘perfect’ performance despite settling for a 0-0 draw against Johor Darul Ta’zim in their AFC Champions League Elite™ Round of 16 first leg tie on Tuesday.

Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances at Buriram Stadium, the Thai side was unable to break the deadlock, leaving the tie evenly poised heading into the return leg next week.

QF - 1st Leg: Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN) 0-3 Lion City Sailors FC (SGP)

Sun, 09 Mar, 2025

QF - 1st Leg: Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN) 0-3 Lion City Sailors FC (SGP)

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Disciplinary and Ethics Committee has made a decision on one case.

For the decisions taken at the meeting on Match 8, please click HERE.

Al Taawoun’s Abdali satisfied, Tractor’s Skocic rues stalemate

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Al Taawoun’s Abdali satisfied, Tractor’s Skocic rues stalemate

Tabriz: Al Taawoun FC head coach Mohammed Al Abdali was content with the result after the Saudi Arabia side walked away with a goalless draw against Esteghlal FC in their AFC Champions League Two 2024/24 quarter-final first leg on Tuesday.

Islamic Republic of Iran’s Esteghlal dominated the tie but failed to find a breakthrough with Abdali confident his team will complete their task in next week’s return leg at home. 

Preview - QF (1st Leg): Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR) v Sydney FC (AUS)

Thu, 06 Mar, 2025

Preview - QF (1st Leg): Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR) v Sydney FC (AUS)

Yongin: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC will be determined to take a healthy lead when they face Sydney FC in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 quarter-final on Thursday.

The two-time Asian champions suffered a harrowing 2024 domestically but did just enough in their continental challenge and a place in the AFC Champions League Two semi-finals will help convince their fans that they are back on track.

Play the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Fan-Voted Top Players and win!

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

Play the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Fan-Voted Top Players and win!

Kuala Lumpur: After the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 drew to a close following the final in Shenzhen on March 1, we’re giving you the chance to also win big by taking part in our Fan-Voted Top Players contest.  

By visiting the-AFC.com or the AFC Live App, participants can select their favourite player who lit up the tournament from each of the four positions – goalkeeper, defender, midfielder and forward – between March 3 and 10.  
    
One lucky participant, whose selections closely align with the most popular player choices from all users across all positions, will be declared the winner after the conclusion of the competition.