AFC enters into agreement with Dentsu Inc.

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC enters into agreement with Dentsu Inc.

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has entered into a commercial agreement with sports media giants Dentsu Inc. to market the AFC’s commercial properties exclusively in Japan.

The agreement comprises the AFC’s major national team and club competitions, including Asia’s flagship national team competitions – the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar, the AFC Asian Cup China 2023, the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 and the Continent’s premier club competition - the AFC Champions League.

Group C: Al Ahli Saudi defeat Al Shorta to revive AFC Champions League hopes

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group C: Al Ahli Saudi defeat Al Shorta to revive AFC Champions League hopes

Jeddah:  Al Ahli Saudi FC got their first win of the 2021 AFC Champions League, defeating Iraq’s Al Shorta 3-0 on Matchday Three of Group C at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Wednesday.

Both sides had been winless in their first two games, with Al Ahli a point ahead of their opponents thanks to Omar Al Soma’s last-minute equaliser against Qatar's Al Duhail SC in the previous game.

Group A: AGMK fight back to beat Shabab Al Ahli for historic AFC Champions League triumph

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group A: AGMK fight back to beat Shabab Al Ahli for historic AFC Champions League triumph

Riyadh: Two late strikes saw AGMK come back from a goal down to beat Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 2-1 to revive their hopes in Group A of the 2021 AFC Champions League on Wednesday.

Jovan Dokic drew AGMK level in the 88th minute after Ahmed Alhashmi had given Shabab Al Ahli a first half lead and Akramjov Kamilov completed a dream comeback with the winner in added time.

It was a magnificent performance from the Uzbekistan club as they sealed their first ever win in the group stage of the AFC Champions League, with victory taking them to four points.

Group A: Al Hilal move top with AFC Champions League win over Istiklol

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group A: Al Hilal move top with AFC Champions League win over Istiklol

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC boosted their chances of 2021 AFC Champions League knockout stage qualification, going three points clear of their Group A rivals with a 3-1 win against FC Istiklol at Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium on Wednesday.

Hatan Bahbri starred for Rogerio Micale’s side, setting up Ali Hadi Al Buyahi’s opener before making the points safe with two goals of own, while Vahdat Hanonov scored for Istiklol in the first of two matches between the sides in four days,

The result takes Al Hilal to seven points from three matches, with Istiklol - who suffered their first defeat in the competition - joined by AGMK on four at the half-way point of the group stage.

Group C: Al Duhail edge Esteghlal in AFC Champions League thriller

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group C: Al Duhail edge Esteghlal in AFC Champions League thriller

Jeddah: A scintillating display of attacking talent at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium saw seven goals scored as Qatar’s Al Duhail SC emerged 4-3 winners over Islamic Republic of Iran’s Esteghlal FC on Matchday Three of the 2021 AFC Champions League Group C on Wednesday.

Both sides went into the Matchday Three encounter hopeful of extending an unbeaten record, with Al Duhail having collected four points from their opening two games and Esteghlal having earned the full six points.

Analysis: Sharjah use counter-attack to perfection in AFC Champions League win over Pakhtakor

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Analysis: Sharjah use counter-attack to perfection in AFC Champions League win over Pakhtakor

Sharjah: The hosts extended their lead in Group B of the 2021 AFC Champions League thanks to standout performances by Caio and the Sharjah defence.

With a few highlight goals, effective synergy, and moments of magic, Sharjah strengthened their position in top spot thanks to positional discipline in a system that continues to work wonders for them. the-AFC.com looks at the key factors from the game.

Al Wahda’s ten Cate over the moon after AFC Champions League stunner against Al Rayyan

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Al Wahda’s ten Cate over the moon after AFC Champions League stunner against Al Rayyan

Goa: Head coach Henk ten Cate praised Al Wahda FSCC's resilience after the UAE side came from two goals down to defeat Qatar's Al Rayyan SC 3-2 in Group E of the 2021 AFC Champions League on Tuesday.

Fares Juma's stoppage time winner secured Al Wahda their first win of the campaign, taking them to second in the group on four points, five behind leaders Persepolis who defeated FC Goa 2-1 in the other match on Tuesday.