Jeonbuk’s lightning start delights Poyet; Port’s defensive frailties worry Wasapol

Fri, 14 Feb, 2025

Jeonbuk’s lightning start delights Poyet; Port’s defensive frailties worry Wasapol

Pathum Thani: Gustavo Poyet began life as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC head coach on the right foot after an impressive 4-0 win over Port FC in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Round of 16 first leg tie on Thursday.

The former Uruguay international saw his side score twice in each half through Park Jin-seop, Andrea Campagno (2) and Song Min-kyu as the Korea Republic club took a commanding lead for the return leg at Jeonju World Cup Stadium.

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R16, 1st Leg: Port FC (THA) 0-4 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR)

Fri, 14 Feb, 2025

R16, 1st Leg: Port FC (THA) 0-4 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR)

Pathum Thani: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors all-but-booked their place in the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 on Thursday as new manager Gus Poyet’s team handed Thailand’s Port FC a 4-0 defeat in Bangkok.

Recent signing Andrea Compagno scored twice while Park Jin-seop and Song Min-kyu were also on target for the former AFC Champions League™ winners to put the side from Korea Republic in total control ahead of next week’s second leg at Jeonju World Cup Stadium.

R16, 1st Leg: Muangthong United (THA) 2-3 Lion City Sailors FC (SGP)

Fri, 14 Feb, 2025

R16, 1st Leg: Muangthong United (THA) 2-3 Lion City Sailors FC (SGP)

Nonthaburi: Lion City Sailors narrowly survived Song Ui-young’s second half sending off to seal a 3-2 win over Muangthong United in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 last 16 clash in Thailand on Thursday as a late Tristan Do header revitalised the tie ahead of the second leg.

Shawal Anuar, Maxime Lestienne and Bart Ramselaar all scored inside the opening 27 minutes to give Lion City a blistering start to the tie but Song’s red card seven minutes after the restart almost undermined their efforts.

Melvyn Lorenzen pulled one back for the hosts in the 59th minute and Do scored with the final touch of the game in the 100th minute to set up an intriguing return clash at Jalan Besar Stadium next Thursday.

Buriram’s versatility has Loss beaming

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

Buriram’s versatility has Loss beaming

Buriram: Thai champions Buriram United’s ability to adapt played a crucial role in their 2-1 win over Ulsan HD FC in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Wednesday, with the result taking them closer to the knockout stage.

Head coach Osmar Loss praised the versatility of his players after they changed their approach during the match, with Suphanat Mueanta’s stoppage time winner taking Buriram up to 11 points.

Holland applauds Yokohama’s resilience

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

Holland applauds Yokohama’s resilience

Yokohama: Yokohama F. Marinos marked their return to competitive action with a 1-0 win over Shanghai Shenhua in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Wednesday as the Japanese side regained top spot in the East Zone standings.

The tie also saw Steve Holland making his competitive debut as head coach with the Englishman proud of how his players went about their task.

Urinboev proud of Uzbekistan’s resolve; Albadani rues Yemen’s luck

Fri, 14 Feb, 2025

Urinboev proud of Uzbekistan’s resolve; Albadani rues Yemen’s luck

Shenzhen: Uzbekistan kicked off their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Group A campaign with a test of character, having to slog for a 1-0 win against Yemen on Thursday.

Despite the difficulties suffered in the match - especially in the second half as Yemen threatened to draw level on numerous occasions - goalscorer Muhammadali Urinboev preferred to see it as a match which highlighted the belief and determination of the Uzbekistan squad.

Mousa expects Iraq to bounce back

Fri, 14 Feb, 2025

Mousa expects Iraq to bounce back

Shenzhen: Muslim Mousa delivered a strong performance in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 opener, helping his side secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw against DPR Korea at the Longhua Cultural and Sports Centre Stadium on Thursday.

Iraq took the lead in the first half through Aymen Luay but DPR Korea responded after the hour mark, with Kim Jin-Song capitalising on a defensive lapse to equalise.

Standing at 179 cm tall, Mousa commanded the backline with authority, marshaling the six-yard box as captain before passing the armband to Amoori Faisal, who was introduced late in the second half.

Soares praises Saudi Arabia’s defensive discipline after Jordan triumph

Fri, 14 Feb, 2025

Soares praises Saudi Arabia’s defensive discipline after Jordan triumph

Shenzhen: Head coach Marcos Soares expressed both relief and satisfaction after Saudi Arabia secured a 1-0 win against Jordan in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Group B opener on Thursday.

After a cagey first half at Baoan Sports Centre Stadium, Saudi Arabia came out with renewed intensity, breaking the deadlock just a minute after the restart through Saad Haqawi and then keeping Jordan at bay to secure the three points.

Abdi wants more from his IR Iran side

Fri, 14 Feb, 2025

Abdi wants more from his IR Iran side

Shenzhen: Islamic Republic of Iran head coach Hossein Abdi admitted his team could have performed better in their opening AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 match despite controlling  the game from the start.

The four-time champions defeated Indonesia 3-0 in Group C in a match that came alive in the second half. Hesam Nafari opened proceedings five minutes after the start, but the second and third goals from Esmaeil Gholizadeh and Mobin Dehghan only materialised in the 63rd and 70th minutes.