Latest update on AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Latest update on AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group E match between Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI) and Eastern (HKG) could not take place due to adverse weather conditions and safety reasons.

The match was scheduled to be played today at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila at 20:00 hours local time and has now been rescheduled to Friday, October 25, 2024 at the same venue at 12:00 local time.

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.

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. 

Beyond the Field: A glimpse into the referees' journey at #AsianCup2023

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Beyond the Field: A glimpse into the referees' journey at #AsianCup2023

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), today, unveiled the first episode of ‘Beyond the Field’, a documentary series offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the roles and responsibilities of match officials at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.

Spanning five episodes, each focusing on a distinct aspect of refereeing at the continental showpiece, the documentary takes passionate fans of Asian football on a journey that provides a window into the mental and physical demands faced by match officials as they uphold the highest standards of officiating at the grandest edition of Asia’s crown jewel.

Substitutes deliver for Al Hussein

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Substitutes deliver for Al Hussein

Amman: Head coach Joao Mota was in no doubt about what was the turning point in Al Hussein’s 2-1 win over PFC Nasaf on Wednesday, with the win keeping the Jordanian side well on course for the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 knockout stage.

A brace from substitute Aref Haitham late in the game took Al Hussein to level with Shabab Al Ahli Dubai on six points with Mota attributing the win to a couple of substitutions.

Al Hussein started with four central midfielders in an attempt to frustrate Nasaf’s engine room and once the Uzbekistan side were smothered, the introduction of Haitham proved to be a masterstroke.

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.