Hyogo Takaki seeks redemption for Yokohama F. Marinos

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

Hyogo Takaki seeks redemption for Yokohama F. Marinos

Jeddah: The final two quarter-finals of the AFC eChampions League Elite 2025 set the stage for an exciting last four showdown between Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr Club and Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos.

The two sides had met the night before in real-world action at the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025, where Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr stormed into the semi-finals with a 4-1 win, thereby providing Hyogo Takaki with an opportunity to avenge the defeat in the virtual arena.

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Pakhtakor confident of ending Persepolis FC’s sizzling run

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

Pakhtakor confident of ending Persepolis FC’s sizzling run

Jeddah: As Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor FC cruised into the semi-finals of the inaugural AFC eChampions League Elite 2025, the duo of Salokhiddin Esanov and Rashid Khakimov are confident their journey at the landmark event is far from over.

Having beaten one of the favourites, Malaysia’s Johor Darul Ta'zim, in the quarter-finals, Khakimov said the team were pleased with the way they controlled the game and would come back stronger.

Final four set for AFC eChampions League Elite 2025

Sun, 27 Apr, 2025

Final four set for AFC eChampions League Elite 2025

Jeddah: The semi-finalists of the AFC eChampions League Elite 2025 were confirmed after a series of unforgettable clashes in Sunday’s quarter-finals at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

After four thrilling last eight showdowns, Monday’s semi-finals will see Islamic Republic of Iran’s Persepolis FC face Pakhtakor FC of Uzbekistan, while Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos will square off against Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr Club.

Round of 16 serves up enticing last eight showdowns

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

Round of 16 serves up enticing last eight showdowns

Jeddah: The AFC eChampions League Elite Round of 16 lived up to expectations with high octane action as the quarter-finalists were decided on Sunday.

Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr continued from where they left off in the West Zone League Stage with a 13-1 aggregate win against the UAE’s Al Wasl while Vissel Kobe, who topped the East Zone, booked their spot with an 8-2 win against Ulsan HD.

Yamada seeks to avenge Vissel Kobe’s #ACLElite defeat

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

Yamada seeks to avenge Vissel Kobe’s #ACLElite defeat

Jeddah: Tetsuya Yamada is determined to fly the flag high for Vissel Kobe in the AFC eChampions League Elite 2025 after the Japanese club bowed out of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 in the Round of 16..

Under Yamada’s expertise, Vissel Kobe finished the League Stage of the virtual event as the only undefeated side, registering six wins and a 2-2 draw against Korea Republic’s Gwangju FC.