Preview - East Zone: Preliminary Stage 2

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - East Zone: Preliminary Stage 2

Kuala Lumpur: The second preliminary round of qualifying for the 2019 AFC Champions League takes place on Tuesday when a total eight teams from the West and East Zones will book their place in the competition’s playoff phase. 

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the eight hopefuls from the East Zone aiming to advance to the playoffs on February 19.

Perak (MAS) v Kitchee SC (HKG)
Perak Stadium, Ipoh; Tuesday, 2100 local time

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Nam Tae-hee joins Al Sadd

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Nam Tae-hee joins Al Sadd

Kuala Lumpur: Qatar's Al Sadd have signed Korea Republic attacking midfielder Nam Tae-hee from rivals Al Duhail on a three-year contract.

Nam, who is currently recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, will join Qatar Stars League (QSL) leaders Al Sadd in the 2019-20 season.

Nam, who made his pro debut with French side Valenciennes in 2009, is highly regarded in Qatar.

Shandong Luneng warm up with title

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Shandong Luneng warm up with title

Hong Kong: Shandong Luneng warmed up for their bid to qualify for the 2019 AFC Champions League by clinching Hong Kong's Lunar New Year Cup on Thursday.

Chinese Super League side Shandong, who have to navigate past the 2019 AFC Champions League playoffs, defeated Japanese club Sagan Tosu 3-1 to claim the Lunar New Year Cup.

Shandong took the field without injured star recruit Marouane Fellaini, who signed from Manchester United last week, but Brazilian centre-back Gil put the Chinese side ahead in the second minute from a corner.

Saudi giants Al Ahli name Fossati as new head coach

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Saudi giants Al Ahli name Fossati as new head coach

Jeddah: AFC Champions League hopefuls Al Ahli Saudi FC have named Uruguayan Jorge Fossati as their new head coach following the departure of previous incumbent Paulo Guede.

The 66-year-old, who was in charge of the Qatar national team until July 2017, arrives with Al Ahli some 10 points behind Saudi Pro League leaders Al Hilal and having been knocked out of the King’s Cup by Al Wehda Club.

Preliminary Stage 1: Home United 1-3 Persija Jakarta

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preliminary Stage 1: Home United 1-3 Persija Jakarta

Singapore: Indonesia's Persija Jakarta were in fiery form as they defeated Singapore’s Home United 3-1 in a 2019 AFC Champions League preliminary stage one tie at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Tuesday.

The win sets up the Indonesian champions with an exciting encounter in the second preliminary round against Australia’s Newcastle Jets on February 12.

The visitors started the match brightly and took control as they went ahead through an own goal by Ho Wai Loon in the ninth minute.

Persija came close to adding in the 23rd minute through Ramdani Lestaluhu’s effort but Home United custodian Rudy Khairullah was at his best to keep his side in the game.

Preliminary Stage 1: Ceres Negros 1-2 Yangon United

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preliminary Stage 1: Ceres Negros 1-2 Yangon United

Bacolod City: Yangon United of Myanmar sealed a place in the 2019 AFC Champions League second preliminary stage after defeating Ceres Negros of the Philippines 2-1 at the Pana-ad Park and Football Stadium in Bacolod City on Tuesday.

It was a well deserved victory as Yangon United were not fazed with Ceres Negros' home ground advantage as the Myanmar side took the match to their opponents.

Their positive approach paid rich dividends as Brazilian Vinicius de Oliveira gave them the lead in the 29th minute.

Preliminary Stage 1: Al Wehdat 2-3 Kuwait SC

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preliminary Stage 1: Al Wehdat 2-3 Kuwait SC

Amman: Kuwait SC staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Al Wehdat SC 3-2 in their 2019 AFC Champions League Preliminary Stage One tie at the King Abdullah II Stadium on Tuesday.

Down 2-0 by the 31st minute, Kuwait SC fought back to seal a place in Stage Two, with a meeting with Islamic Republic of Iran's Zobahan FC on February 12 up next for them.

It was a thrilling tie from the first blow of the referee's whistle as Jordan's Al Wehdat seized immediate control of the match.

Their sustained pressure had Kuwait SC, appearing in the AFC Champions League for the first time since 2014, camped deep in their half.