Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Suwon: Korea Republic international Park Jong-woo is convinced that despite the aggregate deficit going into Wednesday's AFC Champions League semi-final second leg, Suwon Samsung Bluewings' vital away goals could prove the difference.
After the first six minutes of the first leg of the AFC Champions League semi-final tie in Kashima Soccer Stadium, Suwon were in dreamland. An own-goal and Dejan Damjanovic's eighth goal of the tournament had stunned the home crowd and Kashima Antlers alike.
An impressive comeback from their hosts, though, did see Suwon ultimately return to Korea Republic suffering a 3-2 defeat, but midfielder Park remains optimistic that the damage done in the wild opening period could already be vital.
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Suwon: Korea Republic’s Suwon Samsung Bluewings host Japan's Kashima Antlers in the second leg of the 2018 AFC Champions League semi-finals as both sides eye a first appearance in the final.
Kashima Antlers collapsed early on home soil in the first leg, within less than 10 minutes they were two goals down and seemed close to a second defeat to Suwon Samsung Bluewings at the Kashima Soccer Stadium.
However, they reduced the deficit in the first half, and with less than five minutes on the clock they fired two goals to clinch a vital victory ahead of the return leg this Wednesday.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Tehran: Islamic Republic of Iran's Persepolis created history at a jam-packed Azadi Stadium by reaching their first AFC Champions League final after playing out a 1-1 draw with Qatar's Al Sadd in the second leg of their semi-final clash on Tuesday.
Siamac Nemati's second-half goal secured a 2-1 aggregate win for the hosts and a place in the Continental showpiece, where they will face either Suwon Samsung Bluewings or Kashima Antlers in early November.
Trailing by a goal from the first leg, it was Al Sadd who had greater impetus to score, fashioning an opportunity in the third minute.
However, Abdelkarim Hassan's shot at goal flew straight into the hands of Persepolis goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Persepolis and Kashima Antlers have the AFC Champions League final in their sights as they take one-goal leads into the second legs of their semi-finals against Al Sadd and Suwon Samsung Bluewings respectively.
Iranian side Persepolis host 2011 winners Al Sadd of Qatar on Tuesday, before Japan’s Kashima travel to Korea Republic to face Suwon on Wednesday as the teams get set to square off for the fourth time in the current campaign.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kashima: Prolific Kashima Antlers midfielder Serginho is banking on continuing his scoring run ahead of the AFC Champions League semi-final second leg against Suwon Samsung Bluewings on Wednesday.
Three AFC Champions League appearances, three goals scored, it's fair to say that Brazilian midfielder Serginho has found life in the continent's preeminent club competition very much to his liking.
The 23-year-old netted in both legs of the quarter-final against China PR's Tianjian Quanjian, and scored a vital equaliser in the 3-2 win semi-final first leg win over Suwon of Korea Republic at the end of last month.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: With only four teams remaining in the 2018 AFC Champions League, the-AFC.com recalls five players who are steps away from replicating continental glory.
We are a few days away from the second leg of the AFC Champions League and there are five stars across the four remaining teams who have previously walked victorious with AFC titles.
Now these players are on a mission to replicate their triumphs in the hope of claiming the most prestigious club title in Asia.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: After thousands of submissions from across the Continent, the-AFC.com has announced the top five finalists for the AFC Champions League #UltimateFan contest.
From today till October 26, the five finalists are in the running for the grand prize, where the winner shall receive an all expense-paid trip to either the first or second legs of the 2018 AFC Champions League final. The prize includes transport (domestic or international), accommodation and VIP passes for two.
For more information of the contest terms & conditions, please visit the link below:
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