West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad, Al Hilal drop points; thrilling race continues in Qatar

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

West Asia Wrap: Al Ittihad, Al Hilal drop points; thrilling race continues in Qatar

Doha: The top two dropped points in the Saudi Pro League with Al Ittihad held to consecutive draws while Al Hilal SFC suffered their second defeat in three matches.

The Qatar Stars League is set for a thrilling climax with Al Duhail SC and Al Sadd SC in a neck-and-neck race.

There were also matches in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Jordan and Lebanon so join the-AFC.com as we recap the domestic action across West Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Battle on for ISL playoffs; joy for Abdysh-Ata

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

Central & South Asia Wrap: Battle on for ISL playoffs; joy for Abdysh-Ata

Mumbai: The Indian Super League (ISL) is coming to a close, with at least three teams fighting it out to claim the remaining two playoff spots.

Tractor FC and Sepahan played to a goalless draw as they vie for supremacy in the Iran Pro League while Abdysh-Ata Kant kicked off the Kyrgyz Republic season by retaining the Kyrgyz Super Cup after defeating Muras United 4-3 on penalties.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the domestic action across Central and South Asia this past week.

ASEAN Wrap: Ezra FC seal title; Lion City Sailors on fire

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

ASEAN Wrap: Ezra FC seal title; Lion City Sailors on fire

Kuala Lumpur: Ezra FC emerged champions of Laos as they brought the season to a close with an emphatic win on Saturday.

Lion City Sailors surged further clear in Singapore after an impressive win against second-placed Tampines Rovers while Svay Rieng maintained a four-point lead in Cambodia.

Persib Bandung suffer another setback in Indonesia while were also matches in Australia, Myanmar, Thailand, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam so join the-AFC.com in our review of the past week’s domestic action across ASEAN.

East Asia Wrap: Daegu held; Shanghai Port stay perfect

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

East Asia Wrap: Daegu held; Shanghai Port stay perfect

Hong Kong: Daegu FC’s lead at the top of the K1 League was whittled down to just a point following a goalless draw with Pohang Steelers as Daejeon Hana and Ulsan HD capitalised.

In Japan, Kashiwa Reysol led a trio of sides on 10 points with back-to-back victories, Shanghai Port opened a two-point lead in the Chinese Super League while Kitchee’s FA Cup hopes were left in tatters in Hong Kong.

The-AFC.com takes a look at the past week’s domestic action across East Asia.

Preview - R16 (1st Leg): Al Wasl FC (UAE) v Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

Preview - R16 (1st Leg): Al Wasl FC (UAE) v Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Dubai: Playing away will hold no fear for Al Sadd SC when they face Al Wasl FC in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 Round of 16 tie on Monday.

It will be the fourth meeting between the two sides with Al Saad having won twice with their most recent encounter - in the League Stage - ending in a 1-1 draw.

Preview - R16 (1st Leg): Esteghlal FC (IRN) v Al Nassr Club (KSA)

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

Preview - R16 (1st Leg): Esteghlal FC (IRN) v Al Nassr Club (KSA)

Tehran: Esteghlal FC have to end a poor run if they are to beat Al Nassr Club in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 Round of 16 tie on Monday.

Islamic Republic of Iran's Esteghlal are winless in their last five matches against Saudi Arabian clubs while Al Nassr are undefeated in 11 games against teams from the Central Asian nation.  

#ACLElite - Bergson wins best goal of MD8 (East) poll

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

#ACLElite - Bergson wins best goal of MD8 (East) poll

Kuala Lumpur: Bergson's precise strike against against FC Pohang Steelers has been voted as the best goal of Matchday Eight of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 (East).

Bergson's effort in the 52nd minute gave Johor Darul Ta'zim a 2-1 lead in their match against the Korea Republic giants as the Malaysian champions eventually ran out 5-2 winners to seal progression to the Round of 16 in style.

Earning 60% of the votes, Bergson now joins teammate Arif Aiman in advancing to the semi-finals.

#ACLElite Match Predictor: League Stage Wrap & Up Next 

Sun, 02 Mar, 2025

#ACLElite Match Predictor: League Stage Wrap & Up Next 

Kuala Lumpur: With the League Stage of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25™ now done and dusted, we reflect on how you performed in the Match Predictor competition. 

From Gwangju’s stunning win against Yokohama F. Marinos to a thrilling 5-4 victory for Al Hilal SFC over Al Ain, there has been no shortage of talking points as we take a closer look at the numbers and give our picks for the Round of 16.  

And if you haven’t been playing up to now, there’s plenty of time to sign up ahead of the knockout rounds kicking off in early March, so come along and join in the fun HERE!

#ACLElite Fantasy Football: Star Performers & Top Tips

Sat, 01 Mar, 2025

#ACLElite Fantasy Football: Star Performers & Top Tips

Kuala Lumpur: The stars lit up the League Stage of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/25 and shone brightly for our Fantasy managers too, and there’s sure to be much more to come in the knockout rounds. 

With the Round of 16 kicking off on Monday, there’s still time to reshape your team and bring in the big-hitters to fire your side to glory. And to help you along the way, we’re shining the spotlight on the top performers from the League Stage, so read on before making those big decisions! 

If you haven’t joined the fun yet, you can do so for free by clicking HERE!

#ChallengeLeague contenders eye Knockout Stage success

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

#ChallengeLeague contenders eye Knockout Stage success

Kuala Lumpur: The journey continues for the eight remaining teams in the AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25 on Wednesday, March 5 when the Knockout Stage kicks off.

Having battled past 10 other sides to come through the Group Stage, they will contest their first-leg ties of the Quarter-finals in the quest for glory in the new third-tier Continental men’s competition.