Al Hilal dedicate AFC Champions League knockout stage qualification to stricken teammates

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Al Hilal dedicate AFC Champions League knockout stage qualification to stricken teammates

Doha: Al Hilal SFC players dedicated their qualification to the knockout stage of the 2020 AFC Champions League to their teammates who had tested positive for COVID-19.

The defending AFC Champions League winners produced a gritty display in their 0-0 Group B draw with Shahr Khodro on Sunday, earning the point which sealed their passage to the Round of 16.

It was a magnificent feat as it was achieved with only 14 players in the matchday squad and those who played said they were proud to have advanced despite the challenging situation the Saudi Pro League champions were in.

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Gritty Al Hilal SFC seal AFC Champions League knockout stage berth

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Gritty Al Hilal SFC seal AFC Champions League knockout stage berth

Doha: Reigning champions Al Hilal SFC confirmed their place in the 2020 AFC Champions League Round of 16 with a 0-0 draw against Islamic Republic of Iran's Shahr Khodro FC on Matchday Five of Group B on Sunday.

When the two teams met earlier in the year, Andre Carillo and Bafetimbi Gomis found the net in a 2-0 Al Hilal win, and Shahr Khodro have lost all their games since.

Esteghlal, Al Shorta settle for draw in crucial AFC Champions League match

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Esteghlal, Al Shorta settle for draw in crucial AFC Champions League match

Doha: Group A’s second ticket to the 2020 AFC Champions League Round of 16 will have to be decided on Matchday Six after Iraq’s Al Shorta and Islamic Republic of Iran’s Esteghlal FC played out a 1-1 draw at Khalifa International Stadium on Sunday.

Both sides went into the game needing a win to join group leaders Al Ahli into the next round, with Al Shorta holding a three-point lead, but having played a game more.

Shabab Al Ahli, Pakhtakor share points in AFC Champions League tie

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Shabab Al Ahli, Pakhtakor share points in AFC Champions League tie

Doha: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai and Pakhtakor FC kept their qualification hopes alive after the two sides played out a 0-0 draw on Matchday Five of the 2020 AFC Champions League Group B on Sunday.

The previous match between the two sides took place on Matchday One, when Pakhtakor edged the UAE Pro League side thanks to Dragan Ceran’s effort 20 minutes from time instantly after Pedro Conde had cancelled out Jaloliddin Masharipov’s early chip.

2020 AFC Champions League: The MD4 goalscorers

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2020 AFC Champions League: The MD4 goalscorers

Doha: As the West Zone inches closer to the Round of 16, Matchday Four of the 2020 AFC Champions League saw more top sizzling goals as some of Asian football's biggest names delivered in style for their teams.

Seventeen goals were scored in the seven matches that were played in Groups A to D as the fans watching the action on their television screens were treated to a goal fest.

Ahead of Matchday Five which kicks off later on Sunday, join the-AFC.com as we pay tribute to the players who lit up Matchday Four with their goal-scoring exploits.

ACL 2020 Allianz Goal of the Week: Sebastian Giovinco (Al Hilal)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL 2020 Allianz Goal of the Week: Sebastian Giovinco (Al Hilal)

Kuala Lumpur: The-AFC.com announced on Monday that Al Hilal SFC's Sebastian Giovinco is the winner of this week’s Goal of the Week presented by Allianz for the 2020 AFC Champions League.

AFC Champions League MD4 (WEST) Toyota Player of the Week: Khaled Bawazir

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Champions League MD4 (WEST) Toyota Player of the Week: Khaled Bawazir

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Doha: Sharjah's Khaled Bawazir has been voted by the fans as the AFC Champions League Matchday Four Toyota Player of the Week. In data provided by OPTA, the official data provider for the Asian Football Confederation, Bawazir had earned a rating of 7.6 for his performance against Al Duhail in Group C, with the midfielder scoring once in the 4-2 win.