Coach educators benefit from latest virtual session

Mon, 25 Apr, 2022

Coach educators benefit from latest virtual session

Kuala Lumpur: At least 140 participants joined the latest AFC Coach Education Special Online Session to discuss topics related to coach education while receiving updates on the AFC Coaching Convention and the A-Youth Diploma.

Participants from 41 Member Associations (MAs) also listened to interviews with former Danish FA Head of Coach Education, Peter Rudbaek and AFC Principal Coaching Consultant Wim Koevermans. 

Kobayashi hails Kawasaki’s chemistry, Mora undeterred by Johor Darul Ta’zim setback

Mon, 25 Apr, 2022

Kobayashi hails Kawasaki’s chemistry, Mora undeterred by Johor Darul Ta’zim setback

Johor Bahru: Two-goal hero Yu Kobayashi has praised his Kawasaki Frontale teammates for their emphatic display as the J1 League leaders cruised past Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) 5-0 on Sunday to claim top spot in Group I of the AFC Champions League™ 2022.

The win took Kawasaki to eight points, one ahead of JDT and Korea Republic's Ulsan Hyundai with two matches to play. 

Kisnorbo: Melbourne City must learn from Jeonnam Dragons heartbreaker

Mon, 25 Apr, 2022

Kisnorbo: Melbourne City must learn from Jeonnam Dragons heartbreaker

Pathum Thani: Melbourne City FC head coach Patrick Kisnboro called on his side to learn the harsh lessons delivered by their drama-filled 1-1 AFC Champions League™ 2022 draw against Jeonnam Dragons on Sunday.

For the second time in four days the Australian club struggled to break down their disciplined Korean opponents but looked like they’d done enough to secure three precious points when Jamie Maclaren put them ahead with a minute remaining, only for Jeonnam forward Nika Kacharava to lob home a dramatic equaliser in the third minute of stoppage time.
 
The result, coupled with BG Pathum United’s later 3-1 win over United City FC, leaves Melbourne City two points behind the Thai club in the race to top Group G, while Jeonnam’s hard-earned draw means they sit six points off the pace, but retain a slim chance of advancing to the last 16 with two games remaining.

Kim applauds Lion City Sailors for gritty win, Yu pleased with Shandong Taishan’s progress

Mon, 25 Apr, 2022

Kim applauds Lion City Sailors for gritty win, Yu pleased with Shandong Taishan’s progress

Buriram: Head coach Kim Do-hoon praised his Lion City Sailors FC side for producing a much-improved performance to beat Shandong Taishan FC 3-2 in Group F of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 on Sunday. 

After being held to a goalless draw in their first clash, the Sailors overcame a resolute Shandong side to collect the three points and place them in the running for a first place finish, as they sit level with Daegu FC and Urawa Red Diamonds on seven points.

Jun Amano ready to lead Ulsan’s comeback march

Mon, 25 Apr, 2022

Jun Amano ready to lead Ulsan’s comeback march

Johor Bahru: Ulsan Hyundai’s Jun Amano has rallied his teammates to extend their AFC Champions League™ 2022 unbeaten streak after the Horangi registered back-to-back victories over Group I rivals Guangzhou FC with Sunday’s 5-0 triumph their most dominant performance in the competition so far. 

Head coach Hong Myung-bo had called for a more clinical performance and just when it seemed the Horangi were unable to exert their authority before the break, Amano was cast in the second half to unlock the stubborn Guangzhou defence. 

And the 30-year-old duly delivered with his creative vision and incisive passing to keep third- placed Ulsan firmly in the race for a Round of 16 berth, with just one point separating them from Johor Darul Ta’zim and leaders Kawasaki Frontale.

Gama proud of Daegu’s hard work, Rodriguez disappointed with Urawa’s missed opportunity

Mon, 25 Apr, 2022

Gama proud of Daegu’s hard work, Rodriguez disappointed with Urawa’s missed opportunity

Buriram: Daegu FC head coach Alexandre Gama was proud of his side’s dedication in holding off an aggressive Urawa Red Diamonds in their AFC Champions League™ Group F tie on Sunday. 

Urawa were bent on avenging their 1-0 defeat on Matchday Three, and had a bright start in the rematch, but Daegu weathered the storm well to secure a hard-fought point from the goalless encounter at the Buriram City Stadium.