2021 AFC Champions League (West) Matchday 2: 5 Things To Look Out For

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2021 AFC Champions League (West) Matchday 2: 5 Things To Look Out For

Kuala Lumpur: The 2021 AFC Champions League got off with a bang as the Matchday One encounters threw up no shortage of drama and a number of fantastic goals. 

With the action set to come thick and fast in the weeks ahead, the 20 teams are ready to return for the second round of fixtures on Saturday and Sunday, and there is plenty to whet the appetite.

With 10 games to come over the next two days, the-AFC.com has selected five things to look out for.

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Vote for your Best Goal of 2021 AFC Champions League Matchday One (West)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vote for your Best Goal of 2021 AFC Champions League Matchday One (West)

Kuala Lumpur: With the kick off of the 2021 AFC Champions League, The-AFC.com has announced the nominees for this week's Best Goal of Matchday 1 (West)

Long range screamers, terrifc team moves and captain's leading by example, the opening Matchday of the 2021 AFC Champions League has plenty of goals to savour for fans of the Continent's premier club competition.

We've selected five of the best for you to choose your favourite in the poll at the foot of the article.

2021 AFC Champions League (West): Matchday 1 In Numbers

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2021 AFC Champions League (West): Matchday 1 In Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The opening round of 2021 AFC Champions League fixtures did not disappoint as the teams from West Asia kicked off their campaigns in Saudi Arabia, India and the United Arab Emirates. 

As the 20 sides prepare for their Matchday Two fixtures over the weekend, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on the stats and facts that caught the eye during a thrilling start to the competition.

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Farhad Majidi: Expect more from Esteghlal after AFC Champions League masterclass against Al Ahli Saudi

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Farhad Majidi: Expect more from Esteghlal after AFC Champions League masterclass against Al Ahli Saudi

Jeddah: A delighted Farhad Majidi has warned that Esteghlal can only get better after their 5-2 win over Al Ahli Saudi FC in Group C of the 2021 AFC Champions League on Thursday.

Esteghlal cruised to the resounding win at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium thanks to a brace from Mehdi Ghayedi, with Farshid Esmaeili, Mohammad Naderi and substitute Cheick Diabaté notching one goal each with Omar Al Soma scoring both of Al Ahli’s goals.

Mahdi Ali laments Shabab Al Ahli Dubai’s missed opportunities in AFC Champions League tie against Istiklol

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Mahdi Ali laments Shabab Al Ahli Dubai’s missed opportunities in AFC Champions League tie against Istiklol

Riyadh: Head coach Mahdi Ali was left to contemplate on what it could have been after Shabab Al Ahli Dubai were held to a goalless draw by FC Istiklol in their 2021 AFC Champions League Group A opener on Thursday. 

The Emirati club pulled out all the stops in their search a goal, but were denied time and time again as Tajikistan's Istiklol defended resolutely for a share of the points at the King Fahd Stadium.

Kasimov applauds AGMK players after AFC Champions League draw with Al Hilal 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Kasimov applauds AGMK players after AFC Champions League draw with Al Hilal 

Riyadh: Head coach Mirdjalal Kasimov hailed his AGMK FC players after the Uzbekistan side battled to a 2-2 draw with Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal SFC in their AFC Champions League group stage debut on Thursday.

Going into the Group A tie as outsiders, AGMK came within a whisker of defeating the 2019 AFC Champions League winners, with Zafar Polvonov giving them an 11th minute lead.

An own goal by Sardor Rakhmanov (27th) and Luciano Vietto's 36th minute strike meant Al Hilal took the lead going into the break but Sanjar Shaakhmedov scored in the 70th to ensure AGMK ended the night with their first AFC Champions League point.

Al Duhail's Lamouchi satisfied with opening AFC Champions League win, Ilic expects Al Shorta to bounce back

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Al Duhail's Lamouchi satisfied with opening AFC Champions League win, Ilic expects Al Shorta to bounce back

Jeddah: Head coach Sabri Lamouchi said it was hugely important for Al Duhail SC to open their 2021 AFC Champions League Group C campaign with a win.

Goals from Michael Olunga and Edmilson Junior steered the Qataris to a perfect start against Iraq’s Al Shorta at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Thursday, with Lamouchi's only regret being the margin of victory which he felt should have been higher.