#AsianQualifiers - How it stands

Sun, 06 Oct, 2024

#AsianQualifiers - How it stands

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 returns with Matchday Three to be played on Thursday.

The opening two rounds were spectacular affairs with thrilling matches, shock results and amazing goals.

As the 18 teams get set for another round of battles on Thursday, with Matchday 4 to follow five days later, the-AFC.com takes a look at how the three groups stand, with six automatic spots to the FIFA World Cup 2026 at stake.

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www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup/video/asiancup2023_|_semi-final__jordan_2_-_0_korea_republic_1.html

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www.the-afc.com/en/national/asian_qualifiers/video/asianqualifiers_-_road_to_26_|_group_c__indonesia_0_-_0_australia.html

#ACLElite - MD2: Facts & Figures

Sun, 06 Oct, 2024

#ACLElite - MD2: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 served up another round of footballing fiesta on Matchday Two.

Continuation of winning streaks, the end of losing runs and unwanted records were among some of the facts and figures as the-AFC.com finds out.

#ACLElite - Matchday 2: What they said

Sat, 05 Oct, 2024

#ACLElite - Matchday 2: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Two of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 concluded this past week and with it came plenty of exciting action across the breadth of Asia.

Thrilling matches, wonderful goals and teams bouncing back were all part of the menu so join the-AFC.com as we hear what the coaches and players had to say.

#ACLElite - MD2: 5 Takeaways

Sun, 06 Oct, 2024

#ACLElite - MD2: 5 Takeaways

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Two of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 lived up to expectations with thrilling action across the continent.

As the race to reach the knockout stage intensifies, the-AFC.com summarises five key takeaways from the latest round of matches.

#ACLTwo - Matchday 2 In Numbers

Sat, 05 Oct, 2024

#ACLTwo - Matchday 2 In Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 was a supershow on Matchday Two with 40 goals scored across 15 matches.

Korea Republic’s Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, Sydney FC of Australia and Islamic Republic of Iran’s Sepahan SC were all big winners, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some interesting facts and figures from an exciting round of matches across the continent.

#AWCL - Preview: Groups B, C set for kick off

Sat, 05 Oct, 2024

#AWCL - Preview: Groups B, C set for kick off

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 goes into full swing with Group B and C kicking off on Sunday following Thursday’s action in Group A.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a closer look at the six matches across the groups and see who will follow Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women’s FC and Abu Dhabi Country Club in starting on the right foot.

Kouassi expects more from Zhejiang

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Kouassi expects more from Zhejiang

Hangzhou: Jean Kouassi believes Zhejiang FC’s hard-fought 1-0 victory against Indonesia’s Persib Bandung on Thursday will serve as a confidence booster for the rest of their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 campaign.

The match seemed destined for a goalless draw before Kouassi struck in the 71st minute to secure Zhejiang their opening three points.

Selangor’s Nidzam unperturbed by missed chances

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Selangor’s Nidzam unperturbed by missed chances

Petaling Jaya: Selangor FC picked up their first win of their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 campaign following a 1-0 victory against Dynamic Herb Cebu FC in a match that saw their forwardline misfiring despite a plethora of chances.

However, head coach Nidzam Jamil remained unconcerned with the final margin, preferring to see the positives in the way his side kept on creating shooting opportunities throughout the match.

Relieved Skibbe hails Sanfrecce's resilience

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Relieved Skibbe hails Sanfrecce's resilience

Hong Kong: Sanfrecce Hiroshima head coach Michael Skibbe praised his team’s resilience after Hayato Araki’s stoppage-time header secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Eastern SC in Group E of the AFC Champions League™ 2024-25 at Mong Kok Stadium on Thursday.

Eastern took the early lead before Sanfrecce replied with two quick strikes, only for the Hong Kong side to level the tie before Araki in stoppage time to snatch the win for the Japanese outfit.

Kim: Preparation the key for dominant Jeonbuk display against Muangthong

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Kim: Preparation the key for dominant Jeonbuk display against Muangthong

Jeonju: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC head coach Kim Do-heon credited his team’s thorough preparation for their commanding 4-1 win over Muangthong United in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 on Thursday.

The K League 1 side executed their game plan to near perfection, leaving their Thai opponents with little room to manoeuvre as they kept their winning momentum to lead Group H with six points, having beaten Philippines’ Dynamic Cebu Herb FC 6-0 on Matchday One. 

Klimala praises Sydney FC’s maturity; Hoshide rues tough lessons

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Klimala praises Sydney FC’s maturity; Hoshide rues tough lessons

Manila: Player of the match Patryk Klimala said Sydney FC overcame early jitters to mount their come-from-behind 4-1 win against Kaya FC–Iloilo of the Philippines in their AFC Champions League  Two™ 2024/25 Group E tie on Thursday.

Kaya stunned the visitors with the opening goal before Sydney FC turned in a determined performance with Klimala netting a brace to steer his side to their second victory following their 5-0 defeat of Hong Kong’s Eastern on Matchday One.