Kouassi expects more from Zhejiang

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Kouassi expects more from Zhejiang

Hangzhou: Jean Kouassi believes Zhejiang FC’s hard-fought 1-0 victory against Indonesia’s Persib Bandung on Thursday will serve as a confidence booster for the rest of their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 campaign.

The match seemed destined for a goalless draw before Kouassi struck in the 71st minute to secure Zhejiang their opening three points.

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Selangor’s Nidzam unperturbed by missed chances

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Selangor’s Nidzam unperturbed by missed chances

Petaling Jaya: Selangor FC picked up their first win of their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 campaign following a 1-0 victory against Dynamic Herb Cebu FC in a match that saw their forwardline misfiring despite a plethora of chances.

However, head coach Nidzam Jamil remained unconcerned with the final margin, preferring to see the positives in the way his side kept on creating shooting opportunities throughout the match.

Relieved Skibbe hails Sanfrecce's resilience

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Relieved Skibbe hails Sanfrecce's resilience

Hong Kong: Sanfrecce Hiroshima head coach Michael Skibbe praised his team’s resilience after Hayato Araki’s stoppage-time header secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Eastern SC in Group E of the AFC Champions League™ 2024-25 at Mong Kok Stadium on Thursday.

Eastern took the early lead before Sanfrecce replied with two quick strikes, only for the Hong Kong side to level the tie before Araki in stoppage time to snatch the win for the Japanese outfit.

Kim: Preparation the key for dominant Jeonbuk display against Muangthong

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Kim: Preparation the key for dominant Jeonbuk display against Muangthong

Jeonju: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC head coach Kim Do-heon credited his team’s thorough preparation for their commanding 4-1 win over Muangthong United in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 on Thursday.

The K League 1 side executed their game plan to near perfection, leaving their Thai opponents with little room to manoeuvre as they kept their winning momentum to lead Group H with six points, having beaten Philippines’ Dynamic Cebu Herb FC 6-0 on Matchday One. 

Klimala praises Sydney FC’s maturity; Hoshide rues tough lessons

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Klimala praises Sydney FC’s maturity; Hoshide rues tough lessons

Manila: Player of the match Patryk Klimala said Sydney FC overcame early jitters to mount their come-from-behind 4-1 win against Kaya FC–Iloilo of the Philippines in their AFC Champions League  Two™ 2024/25 Group E tie on Thursday.

Kaya stunned the visitors with the opening goal before Sydney FC turned in a determined performance with Klimala netting a brace to steer his side to their second victory following their 5-0 defeat of Hong Kong’s Eastern on Matchday One.

Kim, Engesha pleased with Red Angels’ start

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Kim, Engesha pleased with Red Angels’ start

Wuhan: Head coach Kim Eun-sook and forward Tereza Engesha were delighted after Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women’s FC began their AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 campaign with a 3-0 win against Sabah FA on Thursday.

A storming first half saw Engesha scoring twice with Jang Chang adding the other, effectively killing the tie as a contest as Red Angels joined UAE's Abu Dhabi Country Club as the early pacesetters in the group.

Abu Dhabi’s patience paved the way to success, says Hassanien

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Abu Dhabi’s patience paved the way to success, says Hassanien

Wuhan: Head coach Sara Hassanien said her Abu Dhabi Country Club side had to be patient before eventually finding success against Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC in their AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 Group A opener on Thursday.

Hassanien saw her charges overcome adversity after falling behind to a fourth minute goal from Kabange Mupopo, turning the game around with two goals in the space of four minutes.