Group D - MD2: Thailand 1-4 Korea Republic

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

Group D - MD2: Thailand 1-4 Korea Republic

Shenzhen: Korea Republic confirmed their spot in the knockout stage of the U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 after coming from behind to defeat Thailand 4-1 at the Shenzhen Youth Football Training Base Pitch 1 on Monday.

The win assured Korea Republic a top two finish irrespective of their final Group D clash against Japan, who drew 2-2 with Syria earlier on Monday. 

The defeat eliminates Thailand, who lost 3-0 to Japan in their first match.

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Group D - MD2: Syria 2-2 Japan

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

Group D - MD2: Syria 2-2 Japan

Shenzhen: Japan had to twice come from behind to salvage a 2-2 draw with Syria in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Group D tie at the Longhua Cultural and Sports Centre Stadium on Monday.

The result took Japan to four points while Syria, who were defeated by Korea Republic in their opening match, will rue having to settle for a draw after producing a valiant performance.

Preview - Group A: China PR v Australia

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

Preview - Group A: China PR v Australia

Shenzhen: China PR and Australia are set for a thrilling showdown when they meet in their final Group A fixture at the AFC Asian Cup™ China 2025 at the Baoan Sports Centre Stadium on Tuesday.

Both teams have secured six points from their wins over Qatar and Kyrgyz Republic, with top spot in the group up for grabs.

Preview - Group A: Kyrgyz Republic v Qatar

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

Preview - Group A: Kyrgyz Republic v Qatar

Shenzhen: Sergi Puchkov and Felix Sarriugarte have a shared aim when Kyrgyz Republic and Qatar conclude their respective AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Group A campaigns on Tuesday.

Both teams will be playing for pride after back-to-back defeats to Australia and China PR prematurely ended their interest in the tournament.

Preview - MD8: Al Wasl FC (UAE) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD8: Al Wasl FC (UAE) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Dubai: Al Wasl FC will be out to prove themselves when they welcome Al Hilal SFC to the Zabeel Stadium for their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Tuesday.

Both teams have already qualified for the knockout stage with Al Hilal top of the standings and Al Wasl fifth.

Preview - MD8: Al Rayyan SC (QAT) v Esteghlal FC (IRN)

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD8: Al Rayyan SC (QAT) v Esteghlal FC (IRN)

Al Rayyan: Al Rayyan SC can expect a full throttle charge from Esteghlal FC when the two sides meet in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

Both are still in the hunt for a place in the knockout stage, with Qatar's Al Rayyan in a better position heading into the final round of matches.

Preview - MD8: Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) v FC Pohang Steelers (KOR)

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD8: Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) v FC Pohang Steelers (KOR)

Johor Bahru: Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) will be counting on home ground advantage to see them past Pohang Steelers when the sides meet in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

JDT only need a point to be sure of advancing but the Malaysian champions will be confident of securing victory given their strength when playing at home.

Preview - MD8: Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN) v Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD8: Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN) v Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Shanghai: They may only have an outside chance of qualifying but that will be enough for Shanghai Shenhua FC to give it their all when they face Vissel Kobe in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

The China PR side ended Matchday Seven in 10th spot with seven points but their fate is no longer in their own hands going into the tie against Japan's Vissel.

Preview - MD8: Gwangju FC (KOR) v Buriram United (THA)

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD8: Gwangju FC (KOR) v Buriram United (THA)

Gwangju: Debutants Gwangju FC stand between Buriram United and a place in the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25.

The Korea Republic side, who are already through, will welcome Buriram to the Gwangju World Cup Stadium with the Thai team needing a draw to confirm their place in the next stage.

Preview - MD8: Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) v Central Coast Mariners (AUS)

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD8: Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) v Central Coast Mariners (AUS)

Kawasaki: Kawasaki Frontale will not be expected to hold back despite having qualified for the knockout stage when they host Central Coast Mariners in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

Kawasaki trail fellow Japanese sides Yokohama F. Marinos and Vissel Kobe by a point with the East Zone's top spot at stake going into the final League Stage matchday.

Preview - R16, 2nd Leg: Tractor FC (IRN) 2 v 1 Al Khaldiya SC (BHR)

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

Preview - R16, 2nd Leg: Tractor FC (IRN) 2 v 1 Al Khaldiya SC (BHR)

Tabriz: Tractor FC will be confident of getting the job done when they host Al Khaldiya SC in the return leg of their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 last 16 tie on Tuesday.

Islamic Republic of Iran's Tractor secured an important 2-1 win in the first leg with the winners to face either Al Wakrah SC of Qatar or Saudi Arabia's Al Taawoun FC in the quarter-finals.

Preview - R16, 2nd Leg: Sharjah FC (UAE) 1 v 0 Al Hussein (JOR)

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

Preview - R16, 2nd Leg: Sharjah FC (UAE) 1 v 0 Al Hussein (JOR)

Sharjah: Al Hussein FC have to hit the ground running if they are to upstage UAE's Sharjah FC in the return leg of their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 last 16 tie on Tuesday.

Sharjah hold a 1-0 advantage and will be confident of finishing the job, with either Jordan's Al Wehdat or Shabab Al Ahli of the UAE to meet the winners of this tie in the quarter-finals.