ACL2020 Group B - Preview: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (UAE) vs Shahr Khodro FC (IRN)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2020 Group B - Preview: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (UAE) vs Shahr Khodro FC (IRN)

Doha: Islamic Republic of Iran’s Shahr Khodro FC target their first-ever AFC Champions League win when they face 2015 runners-up Shabab Al Ahli Dubai FC on Matchday Three of Group B on Monday.

The first of two Monday fixtures in the group sees the Mashhad-based side in pursuit of a first goal in the competition as well, having lost their AFC Champions League debut to title holders Al Hilal SFC 2-0, then succumbed to a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Uzbek champions Pakhtakor FC on Matchday Two.

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ACL2020: Shabab Al Ahli, Shahr Khodro in race for first point

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2020: Shabab Al Ahli, Shahr Khodro in race for first point

Doha: Getting off the mark will be the aim for both Shabab Al Ahli Dubai FC and Shahr Khodro FC when they lock horns at Al Janoub Stadium on Matchday Three of the 2020 AFC Champions League Group B on Monday.

The two sides suffered defeat in their first two matches back in February. Shabab Al Ahli were beaten 2-1 by both Pakhtakor and Al Hilal, while Shahr Khodro lost 2-0 to Al Hilal then 3-0 in Uzbekistan to Pakhtakor.

ACL2020 Group B - Preview: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Pakhtakor (UZB)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2020 Group B - Preview: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Pakhtakor (UZB)

Doha: Defending champions Al Hilal SFC resume their 2020 AFC Champions League campaign on Monday with the Matchday Three clash against Group B leaders Pakhtakor at Al Janoub Stadium.

Fresh off winning their 16th Saudi Pro League title, Al Hilal travelled to Qatar aiming to continue their seamless start to the continental campaign.

ACL2020 – How it stands: Group B

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2020 – How it stands: Group B

Doha: The 2020 AFC Champions League Group B gets back underway on Monday with two Matchday Three encounters; Shabab Al Ahli Dubai FC play Shahr Khodro FC while reigning champions Al Hilal SFC face Pakhtakor FC.

After each of the group teams played two games back in February, Al Hilal and Pakhtakor hold a relative, yet early advantage, with both having collected six points from their opening fixtures.

The Best ACL2019 XI announced!

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

The Best ACL2019 XI announced!

Kuala Lumpur: Just a day before the 2020 AFC Champions League finally resumes, the-AFC.com brings you the all-star team, as voted by the fans, from the 2019 edition. 

It will come as no surprise that a number of Al Hilal's tournament-winning side made the line-up after their impressive displays throughout and they are joined by four other standout performers from the most recently completed competition.

Below are the 11 players voted by the public on the-AFC.com, while an XI by OPTA, the official statistics provider for the AFC, is also included as a comparison.

ACL2020: Ones to Watch

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2020: Ones to Watch

Doha: With the resumption of the 2020 AFC Champions League drawing ever closer, we profile seven players who could shape their clubs' fortunes in Qatar this month.

Having looked at some of the finest goalscorers in the tournament, we turn our attention to a group of stars who are set to be the focal points for their sides to build their success around over the next few weeks.

ACL2020: Strikers in form  

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2020: Strikers in form  

Doha: With the return of the AFC Champions League just around the corner, we take a look at the strikers who are poised to make a difference in the Western side of the continent as their sides vie for Round-of-16 spots.

We analyse six strikers who have already played a part in this season’s edition of the competition, and have also performed admirably in their clubs’ domestic campaigns.