East Asia Wrap: Shanghai Port complete double; Vissel Kobe lift Emperor's Cup

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

East Asia Wrap: Shanghai Port complete double; Vissel Kobe lift Emperor's Cup

Wenzhou: Shanghai Port capped a dominant season after defeating Shandong Taishan 3-1 to clinch the 2024 Chinese FA Cup, becoming only the fourth club after Shandong Taishan, Dalian Shide and Guangzhou Evergrande to achieve the domestic double in the same season.

In Japan, Vissel Kobe beat Gamba Osaka in the final of the Emperor's Cup to stay on track for a domestic double as well while Ulsan HD saw off Suwon FC 4-2 to finish eight points ahead of second-placed Gangwon FC in Korea Republic.

There were also matches in Hong Kong, so join the-AFC.com as we recap the past week's domestic action across East Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Khaleej end Al Hilal's unbeaten run; Al Duhail in five-star show

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Al Khaleej end Al Hilal's unbeaten run; Al Duhail in five-star show

Doha: Al Khaleej defeated Al Hilal SFC for the first time in 15 meetings as they ended the four-time Asian champions' phenomenal Saudi Pro League unbeaten run.

Al Duhail SC maintained their grip on the Qatar Stars League top spot with a 5-0 defeat of Al Arabi while Sharjah opened a two-point advantage in the UAE Pro League.

There were also matches in Bahrain and Syria so join the-AFC.com as we review the past week's domestic action across West Asia.

ASEAN Wrap: Persib on a roll; Buriram close in on Bangkok

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: Persib on a roll; Buriram close in on Bangkok

Kuala Lumpur: It doesn’t look like Persib Bandung will let go of their Liga 1 title without a fight as they won a potential six-pointer against Borneo FC.

Likewise in Thai League 1, reigning champions Buriram United are moving closer to the top after a routine win with Bangkok United floundering against Muangthong United.

It was a busy week across ASEAN, so join the-AFC.com as we recap the past week’s domestic action.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Mohun Bagan in pole; Nasaf suffer shock defeat

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

Central & South Asia Wrap: Mohun Bagan in pole; Nasaf suffer shock defeat

Kolkata: Mohun Bagan Super Giant climbed to the top of the table in the Indian Super League while FC Nasaf, who have already sealed the Uzbekistan title, suffered a shock defeat against Nefcthi Fergana.

Join the-AFC.com as we bring you a wrap of all the domestic action played across Central and South Asia.

Preview - MD5: Al Rayyan SC (QAT) v Persepolis FC (IRN)

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

Preview - MD5: Al Rayyan SC (QAT) v Persepolis FC (IRN)

Al Rayyan: Al Rayyan SC and Persepolis FC will be aiming to revive their respective campaigns when they square off in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Monday.

Both sides are in desperate need of a win with Qatar's Al Rayyan having accumulated three points from four matches while Islamic Republic of Iran's Persepolis are one behind.

Preview - MD5: Al Gharafa (QAT) v Al Nassr Club (KSA)

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

Preview - MD5: Al Gharafa (QAT) v Al Nassr Club (KSA)

Al Khor: Al Gharafa's bid for a place in the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 knockout stage faces a stiff test against Al Nassr Club on Monday.

Qatar's Al Gharafa will head into the tie sixth in the West Zone standings with Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr third.

Preview - MD5: Esteghlal FC (IRN) v Pakhtakor (UZB)

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

Preview - MD5: Esteghlal FC (IRN) v Pakhtakor (UZB)

Dubai: Victory is the only option Esteghlal FC and Pakhtakor have when they square off in their AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 tie on Monday.

Islamic Republic of Iran's Esteghlal are in eighth place in the standings with three points while Uzbekistan's Pakhtakor - on two points - are 10th with the top eight teams to advance to the knockout stage from the West Zone.

Preview - MD5: Al Ain FC (UAE) v Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

Preview - MD5: Al Ain FC (UAE) v Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Al Ain: Al Ain FC will be counting on Leonardo Jardim's experience and tactical nous when they host Al Ahli Saudi FC in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 encounter on Monday.

Jardim replaced Hernan Crespo as head coach after Al Ain were beaten 5-1 by Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr Club on Matchday Four of the continental tournament, with the Portuguese having previously steered Al Hilal SFC to the AFC Champions League™ 2021 title.

Invite and bag up to 50 points: The #ACLElite Match Predictor referral program explained

Sun, 24 Nov, 2024

Invite and bag up to 50 points: The #ACLElite Match Predictor referral program explained

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ Match Predictor has surged in popularity and players can make use of the referral program to earn valuable points in the game and boost their chances of winning exciting prizes.  

Available on the-AFC.com and the AFC LIVE app, participants can win points for every correct prediction of the match outcome during the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25. Bonus points can also be earned by correctly predicting the first team to score and the total goals scored in each fixture. 
 
Furthermore, it allows participants a chance to collect another 50 points during the League Stage and the Round of 16 through the referral program, allowing players to invite friends, family and colleagues to the game.  

#ACLElite 2024/25 Fantasy Football: Undefeated streaks ended, goals galore and who to choose next!

Sat, 23 Nov, 2024

#ACLElite 2024/25 Fantasy Football: Undefeated streaks ended, goals galore and who to choose next!

Kuala Lumpur: We’ve reached the halfway point of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 league stage and the action on the pitch is heating up.  

The most recent round of fixtures saw a couple undefeated runs come crashing to an end in addition to big wins in both the East and West.  
 
Want to know how it all impacted the Fantasy leaderboard and what you should do to prep for a vital upcoming Matchday 5? Well, you’re at the right place.  
 
Be sure to take part in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Fantasy game which enables you to put on your managerial caps and lead your team to glory. Compete against your colleagues and win awesome prizes along the way, click HERE.
 
Alright, enough talk. Let’s get to the Matchday 4 recap.  

Invite and earn bonus points: The #ACLElite Fantasy Football referral program explained

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

Invite and earn bonus points: The #ACLElite Fantasy Football referral program explained

Kuala Lumpur: Fantasy football fans can boost their chances of climbing up the leaderboard in the AFC Champions League Elite™ Fantasy Football by inviting friends, family and colleagues to the game during the 2024/25 season. Play now at the-AFC.com or AFC LIVE app. 

Players can create their dream squads featuring superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Aleksandar Mitrovic with an array of prizes on offer, the referral program can help boost points tally.  
  
The referral program will allow players to invite friends to the game and earn extra points when someone registers using a unique referral code, enhancing their chances of winning prizes, and also bringing people together in the game.  

#AsianQualifiers - Vote for your Best Goal of MD5 & 6

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

#AsianQualifiers - Vote for your Best Goal of MD5 & 6

Kuala Lumpur: The third round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 is now past the halfway mark following the conclusion of Matchday Six with several superb goals scored during the latest international window.

From stunners from distance to magnificent free-kicks, fans of Asian football were treated to some fantastic strikes with a combined 49 goals scored across the two Matchdays.

The-AFC.com invites you, the fans, to pick your favourite goal.