Group B - MD5: Altyn Asyr FC (TKM) 0-2 Air Force SC (IRQ)

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Group B - MD5: Altyn Asyr FC (TKM) 0-2 Air Force SC (IRQ)

Ashgabat: Air Force Club kept their hopes of a place in the knockout rounds of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 alive on Wednesday as the Iraqi side handed Turkmenistan’s already-eliminated Altyn Asyr a 2-0 defeat in Ashgabat.

The result moves Wesam Rizik’s side onto nine points from five games and maintains their challenge for a top two finish in Group B ahead of their final group match against Saudi Arabia’s Al Taawoun in Baghdad next week.

Ahmet Atayew’s seventh minute own goal gave the visitors the lead and Hiran Azad doubled the advantage in the 31st minute as Air Force secured their third win in the group phase having also previously defeated the Yokary Liga side in September’s opening round of matches.

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Group D - MD5 : PFC Nasaf (UZB) 1-2 Kuwait SC (KUW)

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Group D - MD5 : PFC Nasaf (UZB) 1-2 Kuwait SC (KUW)

Qarshi: Kuwait SC came from behind to beat PFC Nasaf 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group D match on Wednesday.

The win, however, was not enough for Kuwait SC after UAE's Shabab Al Ahli defeated Jordan's Al Hussein 3-2 in the later match, with both teams advancing to the knockout stage.

Group G - MD5: Nam Dinh FC (VIE) 3-0 Lee Man (HKG)

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Group G - MD5: Nam Dinh FC (VIE) 3-0 Lee Man (HKG)

Nam Dinh: Vietnam’s Nam Dinh booked their spot in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 knockout stage after cruising 3-0 past Lee Man of Hong Kong in their Group G tie at the Thien Truong Stadium on Wednesday.

First half goals from Lucas Silva, To Van V and Rafaelson put the match beyond Lee Man’s reach as Nam Dinh moved to 11 points to confirm their spot with a match to spare.

They meet Bangkok United next week to decide the group winners, with the Thai side also having booked their ticket to the next round.

Group G - MD5: Tampines Rovers (SGP) 1-0 Bangkok United FC (THA)

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Group G - MD5: Tampines Rovers (SGP) 1-0 Bangkok United FC (THA)

Singapore: Tampines Rovers of Singapore defeated Thailand’s Bangkok United 1-0 but it wasn’t enough as they exited the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 on Wednesday.

The win put Tampines on seven points, three behind Bangkok but the Thai side were assured of their knockout stage berth due to a superior head-to-head record - having beaten the Singaporean outfit 4-2 in the reverse fixture. 

Bangkok meet Nam Dinh FC next week to decide the group winners, with the Vietnamese side also having confirmed qualification after a 3-0 win over Hong Kong’s Lee Man.

Ali applauds Al Wehdat’s fighting spirit; Omidian rues missed chances

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

Ali applauds Al Wehdat’s fighting spirit; Omidian rues missed chances

Doha: Raafat Ali praised his Al Wehdat’s side’s nerves of steel after the Jordanian club secured a place in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 knockout stage with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Islamic Republic of Iran’s Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC on Tuesday.

The result took Al Wehdat to 11 points and confirmed a top-two finish in Group C with a match to spare.

MD5: Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) 2-0 FC Pohang Steelers (KOR)

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

MD5: Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) 2-0 FC Pohang Steelers (KOR)

Yokohama: Goals from Yan Matheus and Anderson Lopes earned Yokohama F Marinos a 2-0 win over Pohang Steelers at International Stadium on Wednesday as the Japanese side climbed up to third place in the league standings in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25.

Matheus gave the home side the lead four minutes before halftime and Lopes struck from the penalty spot in injury time as a dominant Marinos move onto 10 points from their opening five games while Pohang remain in 10th in the 12-team standings on six points.

John Hutchison’s side trail fellow J1 League side Vissel Kobe by three points while sitting three points clear of ninth placed Buriram United in the battle for one of the eight berths in the knockout rounds.

MD5: Gwangju FC (KOR) 1-0 Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

MD5: Gwangju FC (KOR) 1-0 Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Gwangju: Jasir Asani was once again the difference maker as Gwangju FC defeated Shanghai Shenhua FC 1-0 in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Wednesday.

The Albanian came off the bench to make an immediate impact to ensure Gwangju kept pace with Vissel Kobe, with the Korea Republic side on 12 points - one adrift of the Japanese outfit - and well on course to advance to the knockout stage.

Mixed emotions for Al Hilal’s Jesus, Al Sadd’s Sanchez

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

Mixed emotions for Al Hilal’s Jesus, Al Sadd’s Sanchez

Doha: Al Hilal SFC head coach Jorge Jesus and his Al Sadd SC counterpart Felix Sanchez were left with mixed feelings after their sides battled to a 1-1 draw in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Tuesday.

The draw was enough for Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal to book their ticket to the knockout stage and left Qatar’s Al Sadd well placed to join them.

Milojevic confident Al Wasl will advance

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

Milojevic confident Al Wasl will advance

Karbala: Al Wasl FC head coach Milos Milojevic is excited that his UAE side hold AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 progression in their own hands after Tuesday’s 3-1 win over Iraq’s Al Shorta.

The Serbian said Al Wasl were deserved winners as they took their tally to 10 points and was confident his team will join Saudi Arabian trio Al Ahli Saudi FC, Al Hilal SFC and Al Nassr Club who have already secured qualification to the next stage. 

Tang’s risk taking pays off for Shandong Taishan

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

Tang’s risk taking pays off for Shandong Taishan

Jinan: Tang Tian was delighted that Shandong Taishan FC pulled through their tough AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 match against Johor Darul Ta’zim with a 1-0 win on Tuesday.

Having played the Chinese FA Cup final on Saturday and Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale up next on the continental stage, the assistant head coach said player management was key given the tight schedule.

Shandong made nine changes to the side that lost to Shanghai Port FC in the cup final but still had enough to secure the win to take them to seven points.

Teamwork delivered win for Kawasaki, says Miura

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

Teamwork delivered win for Kawasaki, says Miura

Buriram: Sota Miura hailed Kawasaki Frontale’s teamwork after scoring one of their three late goals in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 victory over Thailand’s Buriram United on Tuesday.

After a goalless first half, Kawasaki’s perseverance paid off as goals from Miura, Daiya Tono and Soma Kanda secured the emphatic win to propel the Japanese side to nine points.