ACL MD6: What They Said

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL MD6: What They Said

Kuala Lumpur: The-AFC.com looks back on the week's AFC Champions League action through the words of some of the key men involved. With the Group Stage concluding, it's all about the Round of 16; delight and disappointment.

I'm very happy scoring the winning goal which takes us through to the Round of 16. I would like to give my thanks to the fans both at the stadium and at home for your great support.

Tsing Tao Player-of-the-Match winner Korrakot Wiriyaudomsiri credits the fans for their role in Burriam United's shock win over Jeju United that saw the Thai club through to the Round of 16 for the first time since 2013.

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ACL2018 MD6 Toyota Player of the Week: Alan

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2018 MD6 Toyota Player of the Week: Alan

Kuala Lumpur: A brace in Guangzhou Evergrande's 3-2 victory over Cerezo Osaka in Group G of the 2018 AFC Champions League on Tuesday earned Alan the Toyota Player of the Week accolade. 

A superb performance from Guangzhou Evergrande striker Alan in the two-time AFC Champions League winners' 3-1 win over Japan's Cerezo Osaka in their concluding tie of the 2018 Group Stage saw the Brazilian pick up the week's top player plaudit.

The former Red Bull Salzburg forward netted his double in the second half, after Huang Bowen and Takaki Fukumitsu had scored for either side in the opening 10 minutes of the tie at Tianhe Stadium in Southern China.

Analysis: Sydney fail to make dominance count against Shanghai

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Analysis: Sydney fail to make dominance count against Shanghai

Sydney: Sydney FC endured a frustrating night at the Sydney Football Stadium on Tuesday, dominating in every facet against Shanghai Shenhua but failing to put the ball in the net in a 0-0 draw that ultimately ended their hopes of advancing to the Round of 16.

With the visitors already eliminated coming into the match, Sydney FC knew a win was essential if they were any chance of advancing to the knockout rounds.

ACL2018 Allianz Goal of the Week: Moamen Zakaria (Al Ahli)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2018 Allianz Goal of the Week: Moamen Zakaria (Al Ahli)

Kuala Lumpur: The-AFC.com has announced that Al Ahli's Moamen Zakaria is the winner of this week’s Goal of the Week presented by Allianz for Matchday Six of the 2018 AFC Champions League after a public vote on the AFC’s official website. 

Analysis: Guangzhou overpower Cerezo to top Group G

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Analysis: Guangzhou overpower Cerezo to top Group G

Guangzhou: Despite a few nervy moments, Guangzhou Evergrande confirmed their spot in the Round of 16 for the seventh time in the last eight years with a 3-1 win over Cerezo Osaka on Tuesday.

The home side was made to work for their win against a plucky Cerezo Osaka side that needed to win to seal their own progression to the Round of 16.

Round of 16 set to thrill

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Round of 16 set to thrill

Kuala Lumpur: The Continent’s top 16 teams advanced to the knockout stage of the 2018 AFC Champions League as the group stage concluded on Wednesday.

The Round of 16 stage promises to be a thrilling affair with several former AFC Champions League winners taking their place alongside teams who will be aiming to win the coveted title for the first time.

Analysis: Ruthless Al Ain brush aside Al Rayyan to qualify

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Analysis: Ruthless Al Ain brush aside Al Rayyan to qualify

Doha: Al Ain romped to a 4-1 victory against Al Rayyan in the final matchday of Group D to join Esteghlal in qualifying to the 2018 AFC Champions League Round of 16.

Al Rayyan and Al Ain locked horns in Doha with a place in the knock-out stages up for grabs, and it was the visitors who emerged on top with a comprehensive 4-1 win, thanks to smart wing play and lethal finishing.