Al Ain's Rahimi promises more after ending Al Hilal's amazing run

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

Al Ain's Rahimi promises more after ending Al Hilal's amazing run

Al Ain: Soufiane Rahimi promised more of the same next week after his hat-trick helped steer Al Ain to a stunning 4-2 win over Al Hilal SFC in the first leg of their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 semi-final on Wednesday.

The Morocco striker scored all of his goals in the first half as UAE's Al Ain stopped Al Hilal's world-record breaking run at 34 wins. 

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Al Ain stun Al Hilal in classic

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

Al Ain stun Al Hilal in classic

Al Ain: Al Ain inflicted a 4-2 defeat against Al Hilal in the first leg of their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 semi-final at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on Wednesday.

The Saudi powerhouse came into the game off the back of a world record 34-match winning run, but Al Ain head coach Hernan Crespo guided his side over the team that had beaten his Al Duhail side 7-0 at the same stage last season.

Lee strike gives Ulsan narrow advantage over Marinos

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

Lee strike gives Ulsan narrow advantage over Marinos

Ulsan: Ulsan Hyundai FC will take a slender advantage to Japan for next week’s return meeting after claiming an entertaining 1-0 victory over Yokohama F. Marinos in the first leg of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 semi-finals on Wednesday.

The hosts opened the scoring at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium shortly before the 20-minute mark through Lee Dong-gyeong before Ulsan captain Joo Min-kyu hit the woodwork midway through the second half.

Two-time champions Ulsan, who confirmed their place in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with the win, could have added to their lead but in the end had to settle for the one-goal victory to leave the semi-final perfectly poised ahead of the second leg on April 24.

Late drama sees Abdysh-Ata, Mariners settling for stalemate

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

Late drama sees Abdysh-Ata, Mariners settling for stalemate

Bishkek: A dramatic stoppage-time equaliser from Magamed Uzdenov saw FK Abdysh-Ata Kant of Kyrgyz Republic rescue a 1-1 draw against Australia’s Central Coast Mariners in the first leg of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 Inter-Zone final at Dolen Omurzakov Stadium on Wednesday.

After a goalless first half, Brian Kaltak headed home to give the visitors the breakthrough against the run of play in the 81st minute, but Abdysh-Ata restored parity in the third minute of added time to set up an exciting second leg in Gosford next week.

Al Ahed's Mohammad, Al Nahda's Al Azani demand focus in return leg

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Al Ahed's Mohammad, Al Nahda's Al Azani demand focus in return leg

Karbala: Al Ahed head coach Raafat Mohammad has reminded his players to remain focused after their 1-0 win over Al Nahda in the first leg of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 West Zone final on Tuesday. 

Mohammed Al Hallak's strike seconds into the second half ultimately settled the first leg but Mohammad said Lebanon's Al Ahed, the 2019 AFC Cup winners, are not through to the final yet. 

Group D: Uzbekistan 2-0 Malaysia

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

Group D: Uzbekistan 2-0 Malaysia

Doha: Uzbekistan secured a positive start to life in Group D of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ with a 2-0 win over Malaysia at Khalifa International Stadium on Wednesday.

Malaysia kept the game tight for long periods but 2018 champions Uzbekistan’s clinical finishing proved to be the difference in a tie of limited chances.

Group D: Vietnam 3-1 Kuwait

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

Group D: Vietnam 3-1 Kuwait

Al Wakrah: Vietnam kicked off their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ Group D campaign in style, defeating Kuwait 3-1 at the Al Janoub Stadium on Wednesday. 

The 2018 runners-up took full advantage of Kuwait going a man down in the 31st minute to claim the three points although they too ended the tie a player down.