Kim quits as Jeonbuk coach

Thu, 04 May, 2023

Kim quits as Jeonbuk coach

Seoul: Kim Sang-sik has resigned as head coach of two-time AFC Champions League™ winners Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors following the team’s poor start to the season, the K-League club announced on social media on Thursday.

Jeonbuk are currently 10th in the K-League standings following their 1-0 loss to Gangwon FC at the weekend with the nine-time domestic champions winning only three of their first 10 league games this season.

#ACLFinal: Classic Second Legs

Mon, 01 May, 2023

#ACLFinal: Classic Second Legs

Kuala Lumpur: After the first leg of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 Final between Al Hilal SFC and Urawa Red Diamonds ended 1-1, the tie is perfectly poised ahead of the return meeting at Saitama Stadium on Saturday in what promises to be another second leg to remember. 

Over the years, the continental competition has witnessed some gripping title deciders, with stunning comebacks, giant-killing upsets and incredible individual performances among the highlights. 
 
Ahead of the second leg of the AFC Champions League 2022 final between Al Hilal and Urawa, the-AFC.com takes a look at three memorable second-leg clashes from years gone by.

8 key stats from the #ACL2022 Final first leg

Tue, 02 May, 2023

8 key stats from the #ACL2022 Final first leg

Riyadh: A tactical battle between Al Hilal SFC and Urawa Red Diamonds ended in a 1-1 draw at King Fahd International Stadium in the first leg of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 final last Saturday.

With both teams chasing a third crown since 2002-03, the destination of the title will be decided in Saitama on Saturday. The-AFC.com looks at eight interesting stats from the first leg. 

5 things we learned from the #ACL2022 Final first leg

Tue, 02 May, 2023

5 things we learned from the #ACL2022 Final first leg

Riyadh: A 1-1 draw at King Fahd International Stadium means it is all to play for between Al Hilal SFC and Urawa Red Diamonds when the two sides face-off on Saturday in the second leg of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 final at Saitama 2002 Stadium.

Salem Al Dawsari opened the scoring for the reigning champions inside 13 minutes, taking advantage of a defensive mix-up. Shinzo Koroki restored parity and gave Urawa the away goal advantage eight minutes into the second half, leaving the title to be decided in the return fixture.
 
The-AFC.com looks at five things we learned from the clash in Riyadh.