India beat Bangladesh to retain title

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

India beat Bangladesh to retain title

Thimphu: Defending champions India beat Bangladesh 2-0 in the final to retain the SAFF U17 Championship title played at the Changlimithang Stadium, Thimphu, Bhutan on Monday.

After a barren first half, a dominant India opened the scoring in the 58th minute when Mohammed Kaif headed in Mate Ngamgouhou’s corner, with Md. Arbash netting the second in time added on at the end of the second half to confirm the win.

MD2: Al Nassr Club (KSA) 2-1 Al Rayyan SC (QAT)

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

MD2: Al Nassr Club (KSA) 2-1 Al Rayyan SC (QAT)

Riyadh:  Cristiano Ronaldo led Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr Club to their first win in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 after they defeated Al Rayyan SC 2-1 at the King Saud University Stadium on Monday.

The match also marked Al Nassr head coach Stefano Pioli's first taste of continental club football in Asia with a win, taking the Saudi Arabian club to four points with Al Rayyan still looking for their first.

MD2: Al Sadd SC (QAT) 2-0 Esteghlal FC (IRN)

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

MD2: Al Sadd SC (QAT) 2-0 Esteghlal FC (IRN)

Doha: Al Sadd SC secured their first win in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024-25 on Monday as an own goal from Hossein Hosseini and a second half penalty from Akram Afif earned Felix Sanchez’s side a 2-0 victory over Esteghlal FC at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha.

The win takes the Qatari side onto four points from their first two games in the league phase while Islamic Republic of Iran's Esteghlal remain on three points following their opening round victory over Al Gharafa earlier in the month.

Hosseini punched the ball into his own goal with five minutes remaining in the first half and Afif netted from the penalty spot in the 68th minute after being hauled down by Rouzbeh Cheshmi to put the seal on a comfortable win for the hosts.

MD2: Al Wasl Club (UAE) 0-2 Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

MD2: Al Wasl Club (UAE) 0-2 Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli Saudi FC continued to shine as they secured a 2-0 win over Al Wasl Club of United Arab Emirates in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Monday.

First half strikes from Riyad Mahrez and Roger Ibanez sealed an impressive away win for Al Ahli, who have maximum points from their opening two matches while Al Wasl stayed on three.

MD2: Persepolis FC (IRN) 1-1 Pakhtakor FC (UZB)

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

MD2: Persepolis FC (IRN) 1-1 Pakhtakor FC (UZB)

Qods: Pakhtakor FC came from behind to force a 1-1 draw with Persepolis FC in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Monday.

Pakhtakor’s Dragan Ceran cancelled out Ali Alipour’s first half opener as the side from Uzbekistan took a well deserved point from their rivals from the Islamic Republic of Iran. 

Preview - MD2: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Al Shorta (IRQ)

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

Preview - MD2: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Al Shorta (IRQ)

Riyadh: Al Shorta will brace themselves for a tough test when they travel to face Al Hilal SFC in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Tuesday.

The Iraqi side held Al Nassr to a 1-1 draw in their opening tie two weeks ago but four-time Asian champions Al Hilal have started their season impressively and will offer a much stiffer challenge.

Preview - MD2: Al Gharafa (QAT) v Al Ain FC (UAE)

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

Preview - MD2: Al Gharafa (QAT) v Al Ain FC (UAE)

Al Khor: Al Gharafa will have to find their best form if they are to kickstart their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 campaign, with the Qatar side to host Al Ain FC of the UAE on Tuesday.

Al Gharafa suffered a 3-0 defeat to Esteghlal FC of the Islamic Republic of Iran in their opener while Al Ain had to settle for a share of the points against Al Sadd SC.

Preview - MD2: Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) v Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Preview - MD2: Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) v Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Johor Bahru: Johor Darul Ta'zim will be confident of their chances when they face Shanghai Shenhua in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Tuesday.

The Malaysian champions opened their continental campaign with a thrilling 2-2 draw with Shanghai Port FC while Shanghai Shenhua impressed in their 4-1 defeat of FC Pohang Steelers.

Preview - MD2: Pohang Steelers (KOR) v Shanghai Port FC (CHN)

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Preview - MD2: Pohang Steelers (KOR) v Shanghai Port FC (CHN)

Pohang: Pohang Steelers will be desperate to bounce back in style when they host Shanghai Port FC in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Tuesday.

The three-time Asian champions suffered a humbling 4-1 defeat to Shanghai Shenhua FC on Matchday One and will tread with caution against a Shanghai Port side who also need a win after being held 2-2 by Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim.

Preview - MD2: Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) v Gwangju FC (KOR)

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Preview - MD2: Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) v Gwangju FC (KOR)

Kawasaki: Kawasaki Frontale will be wary of Gwangju FC's offensive threat when they square of in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Tuesday.

While Frontale scored an impressive 1-0 win over Ulsan HD on Matchday One, debutants Gwangju were stunning 7-3 victors over Yokohama F. Marinos.

Preview - MD2: Central Coast Mariners (AUS) v Buriram United (THA)

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Preview - MD2: Central Coast Mariners (AUS) v Buriram United (THA)

Gosford: Central Coast Mariners will be counting on home ground advantage to see off the challenge of Buriram United when the two sides meet in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Tuesday.

Australia's Central Coast Mariners suffered a 3-1 defeat to Shandong Taishan FC on Matchday One while Thailand's Buriram took a point from a battling goalless draw with Vissel Kobe of Japan.