Al Abdali hails Al Taawoun’s resilience

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Al Abdali hails Al Taawoun’s resilience

Buraidah: A dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout win against Tractor FC leaves Al Taawoun FC only two steps away from being crowned AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 winners, much to the delight of head coach Mohammed Al Abdali.

Injuries and suspension made things difficult for Al Abdali in preparation for the second leg at Wolves Park with the 51-year-old applauding his players’ incredible fitness after penalty misses from Tractor’s Mehdi Shiri and Sajjad Ashourimeidani sealed their semi-final spot.

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Shootout win takes Al Taawoun into semis

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Shootout win takes Al Taawoun into semis

Buraidah: Al Taawoun FC booked their spot in the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 after a 4-2 penalty shootout win against Tractor FC at Wolves Park on Tuesday.

The tie ended 2-2 on the night and on aggregate with Saudi Arabia’s Al Taawoun proving sharper in the shootout.

QF - Preview (2nd Leg): Sydney FC (AUS) 2 v 0 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (KOR)

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

QF - Preview (2nd Leg): Sydney FC (AUS) 2 v 0 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (KOR)

Sydney: Sydney FC will be determined to not slip up when they host Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC in the return leg of their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 quarter-final on Thursday.

Patryk Klimala's brace secured Sydney a valuable 2-0 lead in the first leg but the Australian side know Jeonbuk will come at them with guns blazing.

We could have done better, says Buriram's Loss

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

We could have done better, says Buriram's Loss

Johor Bahru: Osmar Loss believes there is more to come from his Buriram United side after they sealed their spot in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 quarter-finals with a 1-0 win against Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) on Tuesday.

Suphanat Mueanta's 58th minute strike secured Thailand's Buriram a 1-0 win on the night and on aggregate as they sealed a return to the quarter-finals for the first time since 2013.

Lopes: Title in Marinos’ reach

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Lopes: Title in Marinos’ reach

Yokohama: Anderson Lopes expressed confidence about Yokohama F. Marinos’ title chances after his brace powered the Japanese side to a commanding 4-1 victory over Shanghai Port on Tuesday, securing a 5-1 aggregate win and a spot in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 quarter-finals.

The 2023-2024 runners-up took a 3-1 lead going into the break with Lopes saying their ability to finish their chances proved to be the difference. 

Al Hilal waltz into quarter-finals

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Al Hilal waltz into quarter-finals

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC turned on the power to advance into the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 quarter-finals after defeating Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor 4-0 at the Kingdom Arena on Tuesday.

It was a magnificent performance from Al Hilal as they easily overcame the 1-0 first leg deficit to stay on track for a fifth Asian title. 

Mahrez completes job for impressive Al Ahli

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Mahrez completes job for impressive Al Ahli

Jeddah: A brace from Riyad Mahrez secured Al Ahli Saudi FC a 2-0 win against Al Rayyan SC on Tuesday as they advanced to the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 with a 5-1 aggregate win.

Al Ahli were dominant for large parts of the match but had to withstand some Al Rayyan pressure at the start of the second half before Mahrez scored his seventh and eighth goals of the competition to take his side through.

Buriram continue journey at JDT’s expense

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Buriram continue journey at JDT’s expense

Johor Bahru: Buriram United sealed their place in the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 after sealing a hard fought 1-0 win against Johor Darul Ta’zim on Tuesday.

Suphanat Mueanta struck the winner in the 58th minute to take the Thai champions through with their quarter-final opponents to be known in Monday’s draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

Marinos advance in style

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Marinos advance in style

Yokohama: Yokohama F Marinos cruised through to the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday as Steve Holland’s side handed Shanghai Port a 4-1 defeat at International Stadium to complete a 5-1 aggregate win over the Chinese Super League outfit.

Daiya Tono built on the home side’s 1-0 win from the first leg with the opener in the second minute before Anderson Lopes scored the first of his two goals on the evening in the 29th minute.

And while Leonardo gave Shanghai Port hope with a close range finish in the 35th minute, Yan Matheus hit the third just before half time and Lopes scored his second 11 minutes after the interval to put the seal on a comprehensive victory.