AFC Champions League (West): 5 Things To Look Out For

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Champions League (West): 5 Things To Look Out For

Doha: The games are coming thick and fast in the 2020 AFC Champions League with the group stage moving towards a dramatic climax in the coming days. 

The Saudi trio of defending champions Al Hilal, Al Ahli and Al Nassr have all confirmed their places in the knockout rounds but five spots remain up for grabs in the West.

With several mouthwatering fixtures to take place in Doha in the days ahead, the-AFC.com brings you five things to look out for in Asia’s premier club competition.

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Al Shorta's Fayyadh rues missed AFC Champions League opportunity against Esteghlal

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Al Shorta's Fayyadh rues missed AFC Champions League opportunity against Esteghlal

Doha: Forward Mazin Fayyadh was left to reflect on missed chances after Al Shorta played to a 1-1 draw against Islamic Republic of Iran's Esteghlal FC in their 2020 AFC Champions League Group A match on Sunday.

Fayyadh gave Al Shorta the lead in the 25th minute but a series of missed chances cost the Iraqi side heavily after substitute Amir Arsalan Motahari equalised for Esteghlal

A win would have sealed Al Shorta's place in the Round of 16 but they now need group winners Al Ahli Saudi FC to deny Esteghlal a win on Wednesday to advance.

There is still more to come from Shabab Al Ahli in AFC Champions League, says Nasser

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

There is still more to come from Shabab Al Ahli in AFC Champions League, says Nasser

Doha: Goalkeeper Majed Nasser is confident of Shabab Al Ahli Dubai FC’s chances following their 0-0 draw with Pakhtakor in Group B of the 2020 AFC Champions League on Sunday.

The draw at the Al Janoub Stadium kept alive Shabab Al Ahli’s knockout stage hopes, with the UAE side having to defeat defending champions Al Hilal SFC and needing Islamic Republic of Iran's Shahr Khodro FC to deny Pakhtakor of Uzbekistan a win in Wednesday's final round of Group B matches.

Al Hilal dedicate AFC Champions League knockout stage qualification to stricken teammates

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Al Hilal dedicate AFC Champions League knockout stage qualification to stricken teammates

Doha: Al Hilal SFC players dedicated their qualification to the knockout stage of the 2020 AFC Champions League to their teammates who had tested positive for COVID-19.

The defending AFC Champions League winners produced a gritty display in their 0-0 Group B draw with Shahr Khodro on Sunday, earning the point which sealed their passage to the Round of 16.

It was a magnificent feat as it was achieved with only 14 players in the matchday squad and those who played said they were proud to have advanced despite the challenging situation the Saudi Pro League champions were in.

AFC Champions League MD4 (WEST) Toyota Player of the Week: Khaled Bawazir

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Champions League MD4 (WEST) Toyota Player of the Week: Khaled Bawazir

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Doha: Sharjah's Khaled Bawazir has been voted by the fans as the AFC Champions League Matchday Four Toyota Player of the Week. In data provided by OPTA, the official data provider for the Asian Football Confederation, Bawazir had earned a rating of 7.6 for his performance against Al Duhail in Group C, with the midfielder scoring once in the 4-2 win.

ACL 2020 Allianz Goal of the Week: Sebastian Giovinco (Al Hilal)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL 2020 Allianz Goal of the Week: Sebastian Giovinco (Al Hilal)

Kuala Lumpur: The-AFC.com announced on Monday that Al Hilal SFC's Sebastian Giovinco is the winner of this week’s Goal of the Week presented by Allianz for the 2020 AFC Champions League.

2020 AFC Champions League: The MD4 goalscorers

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2020 AFC Champions League: The MD4 goalscorers

Doha: As the West Zone inches closer to the Round of 16, Matchday Four of the 2020 AFC Champions League saw more top sizzling goals as some of Asian football's biggest names delivered in style for their teams.

Seventeen goals were scored in the seven matches that were played in Groups A to D as the fans watching the action on their television screens were treated to a goal fest.

Ahead of Matchday Five which kicks off later on Sunday, join the-AFC.com as we pay tribute to the players who lit up Matchday Four with their goal-scoring exploits.