2021 AFC Champions League (East) Group Stage: What They Said

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2021 AFC Champions League (East) Group Stage: What They Said

Kuala Lumpur: With the 2021 AFC Champions League (East) group stage having drawn to a close on July 11, we look back at some of the best quotes from the six rounds of matches.

Goalscoring records, unprecedented winning runs, maiden victories and impressive qualification feats all feature as the-AFC.com reviews our What They Said series from the few weeks of action.

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AFC Champions League experience will help Philippines football, says Schrock

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Champions League experience will help Philippines football, says Schrock

Manila: Veteran Stephan Schrock is confident the only way is up for Philippines football following the AFC Champions League group stage debuts of Home United FC and Kaya FC-Iloilo.

Schrock's United City finished third in Group I of the recently concluded 2021 AFC Champions League (East) group stage in Tashkent while Kaya FC, who progressed from the playoff after defeating Shanghai Port FC, ended their Group F campaign in Bangkok with six defeats.

2021 AFC Champions League (East): The Stats Leaders

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2021 AFC Champions League (East): The Stats Leaders

Kuala Lumpur: With the first stage of the 2021 AFC Champions League (East) concluded, the-AFC.com takes a closer look at the numbers that caught the eye following the six rounds of group stage fixtures.

From high-scoring forwards to those that create the goals and win the ball back, we shine the spotlight on the players whose statistics stood out as the continental competition got underway in East Asia.

Vidmar relishing BG Pathum United's AFC Champions League Round of 16 challenge, Hong applauds Ulsan Hyundai players for extending  record

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vidmar relishing BG Pathum United's AFC Champions League Round of 16 challenge, Hong applauds Ulsan Hyundai players for extending  record

Bangkok: BG Pathum United head coach Aurelio Vidmar hailed his side for putting up a good fight against AFC Champions League titleholders Ulsan Hyundai FC on Sunday as the Australian immediately cast his eyes on the Thai side's upcoming Round of 16 tie. 

Goals by Kim Min-jun and man of the match Valeri Qazaishvili saw Ulsan walk away with a perfect record of six wins to finish as Group F winners, while BG Pathum United advanced as one of three best runners-up.

Lee: Qualification achieved, Daegu now aiming for more AFC Champions League success

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Lee: Qualification achieved, Daegu now aiming for more AFC Champions League success

Tashkent: Daegu FC head coach Lee Byung-geun said his side has reason to believe they’ll have more achievements to celebrate in the 2021 AFC Champions League, after his club secured their first ever knockout stage appearance on Sunday.

With a win required to advance, the K League outfit ultimately overwhelmed debutants United City FC to win 4-0, booking a Round of 16 clash against Japan’s Nagoya Grampus in September.

Kawasaki Frontale's perfect AFC Champions League run delights Oniki, Jankovic acknowledges positive learning experience for Beijing FC

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Kawasaki Frontale's perfect AFC Champions League run delights Oniki, Jankovic acknowledges positive learning experience for Beijing FC

Tashkent: Kawasaki Frontale head coach Toru Oniki was full of praise for his players and staff as Kawasaki Frontale completed a six-game winning run to complete their 2021 AFC Champions League group stage at the top of Group I following a 4-0 victory over Beijing FC on Sunday.

The three points were secured for the J1 League side by Kei Chinen and Ten Miyagi, with Kazuki Kozuka scoring a brace as man of the match Guo Quanbo scrambled to save several chances.

Tokyo Olympics - Preview: Australia's new era faces first major test under Gustavsson

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Tokyo Olympics - Preview: Australia's new era faces first major test under Gustavsson

Tokyo: A year later than planned, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics are finally within sight, with seven Asian football teams chasing gold across the men’s and women’s competitions.

Before the football action begins on July 21, the-AFC.com is here to tell all you need to know about the continent’s contenders, including their road to Tokyo, their star players and what to expect from their opponents.

The first team in our series is Asia’s highest ranked women’s national team, and the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup co-hosts, Australia, who will be eager to begin a new era in style under head coach Tony Gustavsson.