East Asia Wrap: Sanfrecce, Kawasaki win in Japan; Hong Kong Premier League kicks off
Hong Kong: Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Kawasaki Frontale both picked up wins over the weekend to keep the pressure on J1 League leaders Yokohama F. Marinos at the top.
New Nottingham Forest signing Hwang Ui-jo loaned to Olympiakos
London: Korea Republic international striker Hwang Ui-jo has joined Greek champions Olympiakos on loan immediately after signing for Premier League side Nottingham Forest, the two clubs announced on Friday.
Kuala Lumpur: After four days and seven matches of thrilling action in Saitama, the identity of the east region’s representative at the 2022 AFC Champions League Final was revealed: Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds.
Kuala Lumpur: The 2022 AFC Champions League (EAST) knockout stage was held over the past two weeks in Saitama as a whirlwind few days of action ended in Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds booking their place in next February’s grand finale.
Saitama: Urawa Red Diamonds head coach Ricardo Rodriguez was confident his side would prevail in their penalty shootout against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors as the Japanese outfit secured their spot in February’s AFC Champions League™ 2022 final at the end of a dramatic semi-final at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Thursday.