Excitement builds ahead of riveting AFC Champions League Final

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Excitement builds ahead of riveting AFC Champions League Final

Doha: The 2020 AFC Champions League is set for a thrilling finale as 2018 runners-up Persepolis FC from the Islamic Republic of Iran look to create history with their maiden Continental club crown when they face an inspired Ulsan Hyundai FC eyeing their second title following their 2012 success in what promises to be a classic battle at the Al Janoub Stadium on Saturday at 3pm (local time).

Adding to the excitement, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Qatar Football Association (QFA) are in discussions to allow local spectators into the stadium, with further details on the match day protocols for fans to be finalised in the coming days.

2020 AFC Champions League - Road to the Final: Ulsan Hyundai FC

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2020 AFC Champions League - Road to the Final: Ulsan Hyundai FC

Doha: It has been a long journey in an exceptional 2020 AFC Champions League campaign disrupted by a global pandemic, but Persepolis FC and Ulsan Hyundai FC have defied all challenges and emerged as Asia’s finest club sides of the year, contesting on Saturday for continental glory.

There were setbacks, disappointments, penalty heroics and - ultimately - joy for the players and supporters. the-AFC.com recounts the journey of 2020 AFC Champions League finalists Ulsan Hyundai ahead of the decider at Al Janoub Stadium on Saturday.

2020 AFC Champions League - Road to the Final: Persepolis FC

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2020 AFC Champions League - Road to the Final: Persepolis FC

Doha: It has been a long journey in an exceptional 2020 AFC Champions League campaign disrupted by a global pandemic, but Persepolis FC and Ulsan Hyundai FC have defied all challenges and emerged as Asia’s finest club sides of the year, contesting on Saturday for Continental glory.

There were setbacks, disappointments, penalty heroics and - ultimately - joy for the players and supporters. the-AFC.com recounts the journey of the 2020 AFC Champions League finalists Persepolis FC ahead of the decider at Al Janoub Stadium on Saturday.

Most memorable AFC Champions League Final moments

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Most memorable AFC Champions League Final moments

Doha: Persepolis FC and Ulsan Hyundai FC are set to contest the 18th AFC Champions League final since the inauguration of the competition in 2002-03, and the first between an Iranian and a Korean team in the competition’s history.

Over the past 17 editions, the showpiece event of Asian club football has brought numerous moments that remain ingrained in the memories of fans of the beautiful game across the continent. the-AFC.com looks at five memorable moments from past finals and asks you, the reader, to vote for your best.

Classic AFC Champions League Final Goals: Vote for your favourite

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Classic AFC Champions League Final Goals: Vote for your favourite

Kuala Lumpur: As the countdown continues towards the 2020 AFC Champions League final between Persepolis FC and and Ulsan Hyundai FC, the-AFC.com continues its look back at previous editions of the showpiece event. 

In 17 AFC Champions League finals there have been a total of 69 goals and we've scrolled the archives to select the pick of the lot, factoring in both importance and quality to select seven of the best.

From the first-ever goal to be scored in the final to a history-defining moment from 2019, enjoy the trip down memory lane and don't forget to tell us your favourite by voting at the bottom of the article.

The search for Asia's Most Popular Football Club: Tractor SC, Persepolis FC through to final

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

The search for Asia's Most Popular Football Club: Tractor SC, Persepolis FC through to final

Kuala Lumpur: Tractor SC and Persepolis FC have advanced to the final of the Search for Asia's Most Popular Football Club after finishing as the two highest ranked teams in Central and South Asia poll.

The Islamic Republic of Iran sides garnered a combined total of 90% of the votes cast in the regional poll aimed at finding the Continent's most popular club.

The two now await their opponents in the final, with polling in the East section ending on Tuesday.

The polls for the ASEAN and West regions start on Tuesday and Wednesday respectively, with the final of the Search for Asia's Most Popular Football Club kicking off on December 27.

Check out the Central and South Asia nominees and results below.

Vote for your AFC International Player of the Week

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vote for your AFC International Player of the Week

Kuala Lumpur: As Asia prepares for its biggest club match of the year in Saturday’s 2020 AFC Champions League final, the continent’s leading legionaries continue to shine in the wider world.

Dream debuts, deadly doubles and last-minute heroics are the order of the day among this week’s nominees who have excelled all over the pitch.

Here are the nominees for performances from December 9 to 15.