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.

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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.

Group E: Eastern (HKG) 2-3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Group E: Eastern (HKG) 2-3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Hong Kong: Hayato Araki broke Eastern SC hearts with a header deep into stoppage time that give Sanfrecce Hiroshima a 3-2 win over the Hong Kong Premier League side in Group E of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024-25 at Mong Kok Stadium on Thursday.

Araki pounced in the sixth minute of added time to seal victory for the Japanese side after Noah Baffoe’s goal early in the second half had looked set to earn Roberto Losada’s team a share of the points.

Daniel Almazan’s seventh minute header gave Eastern the lead until quick-fire goals in the 40th and 41st minutes by Hiroya Matsumoto and Yotaro Nakajima put Hiroshima in front only for Baffoe to equalise inside the opening 30 seconds of the second half.

The result means Hiroshima and Sydney FC share top spot in the group while both Eastern and Kaya-FC Iloilo have yet to pick up a point.

Group E: Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI) 1-4 Sydney FC (AUS)

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Group E: Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI) 1-4 Sydney FC (AUS)

Manila: Australia’s Sydney FC overcame a one-goal deficit to defeat Kaya FC-Iloilo of the Philippines 4-1 in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group E tie at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex on Thursday.

Sydney shrugged off early resistance from Kaya to make it two wins out of two, having powered to a 5-0 victory over Hong Kong’s Eastern on opening day.

Al Hussein’s fighting spirit delights Mota; Jovovic laments missed chances

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

Al Hussein’s fighting spirit delights Mota; Jovovic laments missed chances

Amman: Al Hussein SC head coach Joao Mota praised his players’ resilience after they came from behind to defeat Kuwait SC 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group D match at the Amman International Stadium on Wednesday.

After conceding an early goal to Kuwait SC’s Mohamed Marhoon, Al Hussein responded with a header from Abdulaziz N'Diaye before Aref Al Haj netted the winner to seal their first win.

Rizk praises Air Force SC’s mental toughness; Arruabarrena seeks improvements

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

Rizk praises Air Force SC’s mental toughness; Arruabarrena seeks improvements

Buraidah: Air Force SC head coach Wassam Rizk lauded his side’s mental resilience after their 2-1 victory against Saudi Arabia’s Al Taawoun FC in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group B match on Wednesday.

The Iraqi side opened up a three-point lead at the top of the standings but Rizk admitted that the victory did not come easy.

Berdiev: Changes turned game in Nasaf’s favour

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

Berdiev: Changes turned game in Nasaf’s favour

Qarshi: Head coach Ruzikul Berdiev hailed PFC Nasaf’s second half performance as they snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in a 2-1 win against Shabab Al Ahli in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group D tie on Wednesday.

Nasaf trailed to a Mateus Lima individual goal in the 19th minute but fought back to score in the 83rd and two minutes into added time, both through Zoran Marusic to earn their first win of the campaign.

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.