The Week In Numbers

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

The Week In Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: A thrilling week of action saw the Islamic Republic of Iran's Persepolis and Japan's Kashima Antlers book a place in the 2018 AFC Champions League final at the expense of Qatar's Al Sadd and Suwon Samsung Bluewings of Korea Republic.

For the third successive home game, Persepolis produced the goods to oust the 2011 winners, while a six-goal thriller in Suwon saw the J.League side ultimately advance. After another two days of gripping drama, the-AFC.com looks back at the week in numbers.

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The Week In Numbers

ACL 2018 Allianz Goal of the Week: Siamak Nemati (Persepolis)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL 2018 Allianz Goal of the Week: Siamak Nemati (Persepolis)

Kuala Lumpur: The-AFC.com has announced that Persepolis' Siamak Nemati is the winner of this week’s Goal of the Week presented by Allianz for the 2018 AFC Champions League semi-finals, after garnering over 100,000 votes.

Semi-finals, Second Leg: What They Said

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Semi-finals, Second Leg: What They Said

Kuala Lumpur: With the 2018 AFC Champions League semi-finals concluding this week across Asia, the-AFC.com looks back at the reactions of the key players involved in the exciting second leg ties. 

We know that if we lose in the final then this has no meaning, but I firmly believe that if we come together and give everything we have again then we can go all the way and become champions.

Kashima Antlers Brazilian star Serginho has eyes on the prize after their dramatic 6-5 aggregate victory over Suwon Samsung Bluewings following a 3-3 draw in Korea Republic.

Analysis: Slick Serginho steers Antlers into final  

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Analysis: Slick Serginho steers Antlers into final  

Suwon: Kashima Antlers progressed to their first ever AFC Champions League final in sensational style on Wednesday, drawing an incredible semi-final second leg against Korea Republic’s Suwon Samsung Bluewings 3-3 to go through 6-5 on aggregate.

The match swung one way then the other and then back again, before Serginho struck late on to send the Japanese side into their maiden continental showpiece.