Latest update on AFC Champions League Two™

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Latest update on AFC Champions League Two™

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has taken note of Mohun Bagan Super Giant’s intentions not to travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran for the club’s AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group A fixture against Tractor SC, which is scheduled to take place on October 2, 2024, at the Yadegar Imam Stadium in Tabriz.

The matter will be referred to the relevant AFC Committees with further updates to be communicated in due course.

MD2: Central Coast Mariners (AUS) 1-2 Buriram United (THA)

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

MD2: Central Coast Mariners (AUS) 1-2 Buriram United (THA)

Gosford: Buriram United secured their first win of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024-25 on Tuesday as goals from Guilherme Bissoli and Curtis Good earned the Thai League 1 champions a 2-1 win over Central Coast Mariners in Gosford.

Bissoli put the visitors ahead in the 30th minute and Good doubled the advantage five minutes into the second half before the A-League champions’ task was made insurmountable by goalkeeper Adam Pavlesic’s 57th minute sending off.

Lucas Mauragis thumped home a consolation for Central Coast five minutes into injury time at the end of the game but Buriram had already done enough to take the points.

The win moves Buriram United onto four points from their opening two games of the league phase having drawn 0-0 with Vissel Kobe two weeks ago while Central Coast have yet to pick up a point.

Ronaldo’s emotional milestone spurs Al Nassr

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Ronaldo’s emotional milestone spurs Al Nassr

Riyadh: Cristiano Ronaldo once again showcased his class after leading Al Nassr Club to a 2-1 victory over Al Rayyan SC in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Monday.

Ronaldo’s curling effort in the 76th minute proved decisive, securing Al Nassr’s victory with Al Rayyan netting a late consolation at the King Saud University Stadium.

After missing several chances in the second half, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner opened his 2024/25 continental account in style for the Riyadh-based side, with the Portugal star revealing afterwards that it was an emotional goal as it was his late father’s birthday.

Sanchez happy with Al Sadd’s early progress

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Sanchez happy with Al Sadd’s early progress

Doha: Head coach Felix Sanchez believes his Al Sadd side are on the right track after securing an impressive 2-0 win over Esteghlal FC in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Monday.

The 2011 AFC Champions League™ winners were expected to be tested by a tough Esteghlal but an own goal from goalkeeper Hossein Hosseini and Akram Afif’s second half penalty took Al Sadd to four points. 

Their early haul, said Sanchez, was significant with Al Sadd aiming to qualify for the knockout stage after failing to do so in the past three seasons of the AFC Champions League. 

AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023 nominees revealed

Mon, 30 Sep, 2024

AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023 nominees revealed

·         Yazan Al Naimat, Seol Young-woo and Akram Afif to vie for AFC Player of the Year
·         Cortnee Vine, Kiko Seike and Kim Hye-ri up for AFC Women’s Player of the Year

The highly anticipated and star-studded cast of nominees for the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023 was announced today, with just under a month left to the gala ceremony.
 
Asia’s finest, headlined by the coveted AFC Player of the Year and AFC Women’s Player of the Year accolades, will be crowned on October 29 when the 28th edition of the AFC Annual Awards take place at the stunning Grand Peace Palace of the Kyung Hee University.

Jaissle proud of Al Ahli’s fighting spirit

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Jaissle proud of Al Ahli’s fighting spirit

Dubai: Al Ahli Saudi FC put aside their indifferent domestic form to show that they are a force to be reckoned with in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25, with head coach Matthias Jaissle extremely proud of their resilience.

Having lost back-to-back domestic matches to Al Jandal and Al Qadisiyah, Jaissle knew Monday’s 2-0 win against Al Wasl would not have been achieved without the togetherness of the team as they look to put their season back on track.