Qatar cruise past Bangladesh to edge closer to AFC Asian Cup China 2023

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qatar cruise past Bangladesh to edge closer to AFC Asian Cup China 2023

Doha: Qatar took a long-awaited step towards AFC Asian Cup China 2023 qualification, scoring an emphatic 5-0 win over Bangladesh at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium on Friday.

Abdulaziz Hatem opened the scoring before Akram Afif and Almoez Ali added two goals each as the 2022 FIFA World Cup hosts took all three points in 2020’s first and only Asian Qualifiers fixture.

Asia’s first competitive international match since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the clash was attended by 1,044 socially-distanced fans.

Stage set for 2020 AFC Champions League (East) Round of 16

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Stage set for 2020 AFC Champions League (East) Round of 16

Doha: Suwon Samsung Bluewings were the final team to book their place in the 2020 AFC Champions League (East) Round of 16 after finishing runners-up in Group G on Friday.

With the West Zone finalist having already been decided, the remaining teams in the East Zone will be setting their sights on the December 19 final against Islamic Republic of Iran's Persepolis FC.

Suwon Samsung Bluewings defeat Vissel Kobe to book AFC Champions League last 16 ticket

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Suwon Samsung Bluewings defeat Vissel Kobe to book AFC Champions League last 16 ticket

Doha: Suwon Samsung Bluewings rounded off the eight teams making up the 2020 AFC Champions League (East) round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Group G leaders Vissel Kobe at Khalifa International Stadium on Friday.

The Korean side went into the last fixture of the group stage knowing that anything less than a two-goal winning margin against Anders Iniesta and co would see them returning home early.

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.

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.

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.