Kumagai, Carpenter final-bound after Lyon edge PSG

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Kumagai, Carpenter final-bound after Lyon edge PSG

Bilbao: Saki Kumagai is on track for a fifth successive UEFA Women’s Champions League title after she helped Olympique Lyonnais defeat Paris Saint-Germain in an all-French semi-final on Wednesday.

The Japan captain played all 90 minutes as Lyon secured a 1-0 win, with Wendie Renard’s 67th-minute goal setting up a meeting with VfL Wolfsburg in Sunday’s decider in San Sebastien.

The result is also good news for 20-year-old Australia full-back Ellie Carpenter – who edged closer to becoming her country’s first UEFA Women’s Champions League winner despite being an unused substitute in Wednesday’s match.

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal bounce back, Kuwait SC close in on title

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal bounce back, Kuwait SC close in on title

Riyadh: 2019 AFC Champions League winners Al Hilal SFC, having suffered a rare defeat last time out, bounced back in style with a 2-0 win over Al Faisaly on Tuesday to edge closer to the 2019-20 Saudi Pro League title.

Kuwait SC, meanwhile, also closed in on the Kuwait Premier League title after securing their 11th victory of the season to widen the gap with closest rivals Al Qadsia.

Join the-AFC.com as we review the latest round of domestic action in various West Asia.

Sydney FC to face Melbourne City in A-League Grand Final

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Sydney FC to face Melbourne City in A-League Grand Final

Parramatta: Last year’s A-League Grand Final winners Sydney FC will face Melbourne City in the final of the 2020 edition on Sunday after Steve Corica’s side handed fellow AFC Champions League participants Perth Glory a 2-0 defeat on Wednesday.

Milos Ninkovic and Adam Le Fondre were on target in the first half for Sydney FC , who will take on Melbourne City after they saw off Western United in their semi-final earlier in the day with two goals in the final 22 minutes of their meeting.

Hotshots: Baghdad Bounedjah (Al Sadd SC) – 2018 AFC Champions League

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Hotshots: Baghdad Bounedjah (Al Sadd SC) – 2018 AFC Champions League

Kuala Lumpur: When Al Sadd SC striker Baghdad Bounedjah scored 13 times in the 2018 edition of the AFC Champions League, the talented Algerian instantly became one of the competition’s all-time greats.

Indeed, Bounedjah rarely failed to shine after finding the net twice against Al Wasl FC on Matchday One, his impressive tally ensuring he joined Brazilians Adriano and Muriqui at the top of the AFC Champions League’s goalscoring charts for the most strikes in a single season.

Bracket Challenge: RO16 - Sunil Chhetri (IND) vs Indra Putra Mahayuddin (MAS)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Bracket Challenge: RO16 - Sunil Chhetri (IND) vs Indra Putra Mahayuddin (MAS)

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup has always captivated audiences with its moments of sheer genius, brilliant celebrations and - above all - stunning goals. 

As we build up towards the AFC Asian Cup China 2023, the-AFC.com continues the AFC Asian Cup Greatest Goals Bracket Challenge with the next enticing Round of 16 tie.

Vote for your best ACL2019 Team: Defenders

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vote for your best ACL2019 Team: Defenders

Kuala Lumpur: The return of the 2020 AFC Champions League is now just weeks away but before this season's Continental campaign resumes, the-AFC.com continues its quest to find out who the fans consider the Best XI from last year's tournament.

Last week we presented the candidates for the 2019 edition's best goalkeeper, and now we shine the spotlight on the players who will make up the backline.

So, here are the 14 players in contention for the four places in defence. Review the nominees and then choose your favourite defenders for this all-star XI in the respective polls.

ACL Goals of the Decade – Semi-final 1

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL Goals of the Decade – Semi-final 1

Kuala Lumpur: As excitement continues to build for the return of the AFC Champions League in September, the-AFC.com asks you, the fans, to vote for your favourite goal in the competition from the past decade.

Looking back at the tournaments from 2010 to 2019, we've selected 20 of the best goals scored in Asia's biggest club competition and now ask you to tell us your favourite, which will be announced ahead of the AFC Champions League's resumption next month.

Splitting them into two semi-finals with 10 goals apiece, our first offering features stunning solo efforts, thunderbolts from distance and much more, so enjoy the trip down memory lane and cast your vote at the bottom of the article. The top five highest rated will progress to September's finale!