ASEAN Club Championship launch shifted to 2022

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ASEAN Club Championship launch shifted to 2022

Kuala Lumpur: In anticipation of a congested 2021 calendar of competitions, the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) has decided to shift the launch of the inaugural ASEAN Club Championship (ACC) to 2022.

International, regional and domestic calendars in 2021 will be severely clogged due to the rescheduling of competitions from this year, among them the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023, AFC competitions and the AFF Cup.

In addition to accommodating international tournaments, clubs and players have domestic obligations to fulfill next year, leaving them with limited time for other additional commitments.

AFC Champions League (EAST) Toyota Player of the Week: Song Beom-keun

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Champions League (EAST) Toyota Player of the Week: Song Beom-keun

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Doha: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors' Song Beom-keun has been voted by the fans as the 2020 AFC Champions League (East) Toyota Player of the Week after the goalkeeper's phenomenal performance against Sydney FC on Wednesday.

The recently turned 23-year-old custodian was in superlative form making eight saves as he kept a cleansheet to help the Korean champions secure a vital three points in the Group H clash.

AFC Champions League 2020 (East) Allianz Goal of the Week: Douglas (Vissel Kobe)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Champions League 2020 (East) Allianz Goal of the Week: Douglas (Vissel Kobe)

Doha: The-AFC.com announced on Saturday that Vissel Kobe's Douglas is the winner of this week’s Goal of the Week presented by Allianz for the 2020 AFC Champions League.

Choi calls for focus as Shanghai Shenhua eye repeat AFC Champions League win over FC Tokyo

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Choi calls for focus as Shanghai Shenhua eye repeat AFC Champions League win over FC Tokyo

Doha: Shanghai Shenhua head coach Choi Kang-hee has called for focus as his side face FC Tokyo for the second time in three days in Group F of the 2020 AFC Champions League.

The Chinese Super League side managed a narrow win courtesy of a 72nd minute penalty scored by Yu Hanchao, giving Shanghai Shenhua their second win of the campaign and placing them in second place in the group.

Chiangrai United haven’t given up on AFC Champions League knockout stage, says Alongkorn 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Chiangrai United haven’t given up on AFC Champions League knockout stage, says Alongkorn 

Doha: They have lost all three of their 2020 AFC Champions League matches, but Chiangrai United will fight for a place in the tournament’s knockout stage until it becomes a mathematical impossibility, according to interim coach Alongkorn Thongsaum.

Speaking ahead of Chiangrai’s Friday meeting with FC Seoul, a side who beat them 5-0 on Tuesday, Alongkorn admitted the 2019 Thai champions have it all to do but insists his side will continue to fight for as long as possible.

Melbourne Victory better equipped for AFC Champions League rematch with Beijing FC, says Kean

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Melbourne Victory better equipped for AFC Champions League rematch with Beijing FC, says Kean

Doha: Melbourne Victory will be well placed to challenge Beijing FC in the second of two 2020 AFC Champions League matches played between the clubs in the space of four days, according to coach Steve Kean.

The Chinese side were impressive 3-1 winners at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Tuesday and have established themselves as the standout team in Group E, but their Australian opponents are confident of an improved performance at the same venue on Friday.

Perth Glory win gives us confidence ahead of AFC Champions League rematch, says Ulsan Hyundai's Kim

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Perth Glory win gives us confidence ahead of AFC Champions League rematch, says Ulsan Hyundai's Kim

Doha: Head coach Kim Do-hoon believes his Ulsan Hyundai side will take confidence from their 2-1 comeback victory against Perth Glory as the two sides lock horns again in Group F of the 2020 AFC Champions League on Friday.

Two days ago, the K League side needed a very late rally to down their Australian opponents, having gone down to a Daniel Stynes effort 20 minutes from time before Kim In-sung and Junior Negrao scored in the final minute of normal time and late in stoppage time respectively to secure the points.