Group F - MD3: Port FC (THA) 1-0 Zhejiang FC (CHN)

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Group F - MD3: Port FC (THA) 1-0 Zhejiang FC (CHN)

Pathum Thani: Port FC of Thailand edged China PR’s Zhejiang FC 1-0 in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group F tie on Thursday.

The win took Port FC, who have a match in hand, to the top of the group on six points with Zhejiang three behind in third. 

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Group G - MD3: Lee Man (HKG) 0-1 Bangkok United (THA)

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Group G - MD3: Lee Man (HKG) 0-1 Bangkok United (THA)

Hong Kong: Bassel Jradi scored the only goal of the game as Bangkok United continued their unbeaten start in Group G of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 on Thursday with a 1-0 win over Hong Kong Premier League champions Lee Man at Mongkok Stadium.

Jradi netted in the 28th minute to earn Totchtawan Sripan’s side a second win in three games and, having also drawn with Nam Dinh on Matchday Two, the Thai League 1 outfit sit on top of the standings at the halfway stage with seven points.

Lee Man, by contrast, have yet to pick up a point but were unfortunate to come away with nothing once more after an encouraging display in which Hong Kong, China international Everton Camargo hit the post in the first half.

Group G - MD3: Tampines Rovers (SGP) 3-3 Nam Dinh FC (VIE)

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Group G - MD3: Tampines Rovers (SGP) 3-3 Nam Dinh FC (VIE)

Singapore: Singapore’s Tampines Rovers and Nam Dinh FC of Vietnam shared the points after an entertaining 3-3 draw in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group G match on Thursday.

Nam Dinh showed determination to fight back twice to secure a point that saw them stay one ahead of Tampines Rovers at the halfway stage with the two sides to meet again on November 6.

Japan stay top

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Japan stay top

Kuala Lumpur: Japan maintained their place as the highest ranked Asian side in the last FIFA Ranking update released on Thursday. 

The Samurai Blue, who beat Saudi Arabia and drew with Australia in Group C of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26, moved one spot up to 15th. 

Selangor’s Nidzam cherishes special win; Jeonbuk’s Kim expects rebound

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Selangor’s Nidzam cherishes special win; Jeonbuk’s Kim expects rebound

Petaling Jaya: Head coach Nidzam Jamil said his Selangor FC players deserved to bask in glory after they beat Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group H match on Wednesday.

It was an impressive win for the Malaysian side against the two-time AFC Champions League™ winners Jeonbuk, with Nidzam’s side leading the group at the halfway stage.

Slutsky lauds focused Shanghai Shenhua, Kawasaki Frontale’s Oniki seeks improvements

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Slutsky lauds focused Shanghai Shenhua, Kawasaki Frontale’s Oniki seeks improvements

Shanghai: Shanghai Shenhua head coach Leonid Slutsky was pleased with his side for maximising their one-man advantage in the 2-0 win over Kawasaki Frontale in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Wednesday.

The Japanese side were reduced to 10 players following Marcinho’s sending off in the fifth minute with Shenhua taking the lead through Wang Haijian in the 24th minute. Andre Luis then struck a late penalty as the China PR side returned to winning ways after having been defeated by Johor Darul Ta’zim on Matchday Two. 

Yoshida’s tinkering powers Vissel Kobe, Ulsan HD’s Kim apologises

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Yoshida’s tinkering powers Vissel Kobe, Ulsan HD’s Kim apologises

Ulsan: Vissel Kobe head coach Takayuki Yoshida credited his team’s ability to adapt tactically after their 2-0 victory over Ulsan HD in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Wednesday.

The win, powered by Taisei Miyashiro’s two goals, maintained Kobe’s unbeaten run with Yoshida highlighting how his side eased into controlling the match.

Group C: DPR Korea cruise into quarter-finals

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Group C: DPR Korea cruise into quarter-finals

Santiago de los Caballeros: Four players were on the scoresheet as DPR Korea defeated England 4-0 to top Group C of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 on Wednesday.

Seeking a third world title, DPR Korea will face Group D runners-up Poland in the quarter-finals on Saturday while England will face Japan.