Sydney FC hold Yokohama F. Marinos in AFC Champions League farewell

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Sydney FC hold Yokohama F. Marinos in AFC Champions League farewell

Doha: Yokohama F. Marinos were confirmed as Group H winners as their 2020 AFC Champions League clash with eliminated Sydney FC finished in a 1-1 draw at Al Janoub Stadium on Friday.

Needing only a point to guarantee top spot in the section, the 2019 J League champions went ahead through Yuki Saneto’s 18th-minute strike, before breakout Sydney striker Trent Buhagiar squared the ledger with his fifth goal of the tournament just before the half-hour mark.

Yokohama will have to wait until later on Friday to learn the identity of their Round of 16 opponents, while Sydney’s participation ends with five points and last place in the group.

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Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC beat Shanghai SIPG FC to end AFC Champions League campaign on a high

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC beat Shanghai SIPG FC to end AFC Champions League campaign on a high

Doha: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors bowed out of the 2020 AFC Champions League on a high after beating Shanghai SIPG 2-0 in Group H at the Khalifa International Stadium on Friday.

The K League 1 champions had already been consigned to a group stage exit, having collected just four points from their previous five matches, while three wins in five were enough for Vitor Perreira’s Shanghai SIPG to join group leaders Yokohama F. Marinos in the next round.

AFC Champions League 2020 (East) Allianz Goal of the Week: Theerathon Bunmathan (Yokohama F. Marinos)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Champions League 2020 (East) Allianz Goal of the Week: Theerathon Bunmathan (Yokohama F. Marinos)

Doha: The-AFC.com has announced that Yokohama F. Marinos' Theerathon Bunmathan is the winner of the Goal of the Week presented by Allianz for the 2020 AFC Champions League.

Different team, same result: Kim hails ‘fantastic’ Ulsan Hyundai FC's AFC Champions League masterclass

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Different team, same result: Kim hails ‘fantastic’ Ulsan Hyundai FC's AFC Champions League masterclass

Doha: A delighted Kim Do-hoon heaped praise on his makeshift Ulsan Hyundai side after they brushed Shanghai Shenhua aside in a 4-1 2020 AFC Champions League win on Thursday.

Already qualified for the knockout stage, Kim made 10 changes from Ulsan’s previous match, but they still proved irresistible to a Shenhua side who needed to win to stay alive in the tournament.

Hasegawa commends players efforts as FC Tokyo advance to AFC Champions League last 16 stage

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Hasegawa commends players efforts as FC Tokyo advance to AFC Champions League last 16 stage

Doha: FC Tokyo head coach Kenta Hasegawa was delighted with his team’s effort in ensuring progression to the Round of 16 in the 2020 AFC Champions League after defeating Perth Glory 1-0 on Thursday.

The match’s only goal came through Adailton, whose magnificent solo run and subsequent shot ensured the J1 League side made it three knock-out stage appearances in as many AFC Champions League campaigns.

Discipline delights Kean as Melbourne Victory look forward to AFC Champions League Round of 16

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Discipline delights Kean as Melbourne Victory look forward to AFC Champions League Round of 16

Doha: Melbourne Victory’s assistant coach Steve Kean hailed the players disciplined display in their 2-1 victory over FC Seoul on Thursday, which helped the Australians reach the AFC Champions League knock-out stage for the second time in their history.

Marco Rojas opened the scoring early on, with Jake Brimmer doubling the score 18 minutes later from the spot. Hwang Hyun-soo’s reply after the hour mark raised nerves but ultimately served only as consolation for the Korea Republic side.

The win meant Melbourne Victory finished second in Group E to set up a Round of 16 date with Group F winners Ulsan Hyundai FC of Korea Republic on Sunday.

Time to start over, says Beijing’s Génésio after unbeaten AFC Champions League group stage

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Time to start over, says Beijing’s Génésio after unbeaten AFC Champions League group stage

Doha: Unbeaten in six games, and with a club record points haul in the AFC Champions League, Bruno Génésio has plenty to smile about, but the Beijing FC head coach insists it will all count for nothing if they fail to maintain that form in the Round of 16.

The Chinese side came from behind to salvage a 1-1 draw against Chiangrai United on Thursday, with substitute A Lan netting a 77th equaliser – then missing a last gasp penalty kick – after Ekanit Panya put the 2019 Thai League winners ahead early in the second half.