Al Hilal's Jesus hails perfect performance against Nassaji

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Al Hilal's Jesus hails perfect performance against Nassaji

Tehran: A perfect performance resulted in Al Hilal SFC cruising to a 3-0 win over Nassaji Mazandaran in their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Group D match on Tuesday, said head coach Jorge Jesus.

Brazilian superstar Neymar scored his first goal in Al Hilal colours with Aleksandar Mitrovic and Saleh Al Shehri adding one each as two-time AFC Champions League winners Al Hilal recorded their first victory of this season's continental campaign after being held 1-1 by Uzbekistan's Navbahor on Matchday One.

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The best we have played this season, says Al Ain's Schreuder

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

The best we have played this season, says Al Ain's Schreuder

Al Ain: Breathtaking football took Al Ain past Ahal FC in their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Group A tie, with head coach Alfred Schreuder saying Tuesday's performance was the best his players have performed so far this season.

Erik, Soufiane Rahimi, Kodjo Laba and Kouame Kouadio scored as UAE's Al Ain defeated Ahaln 4-2 to take a firm grip on top spot, having beaten Uzbekistan's Pakhtakor FC 3-0 on Matchday One.

Solari lauds JDT’s character in comeback win

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Solari lauds JDT’s character in comeback win

Pathum Thani: Head coach Esteban Solari was proud of his Johor Darul Ta’zim players response after going behind to BG Pathum United in Tuesday’s AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Group I tie on Tuesday.

The Malaysian champions, instead of collapsing, bounced back in style as a brace from Arif Aiman, Bergson and Juan Muniz secured them a 4-2 win, the first time they have won an AFC Champions League group stage match after going behind. 

The win took the Southern Tigers, who lost their opening game to Kawasaki Frontale, to second in the standings with a trip to Korea Republic to face former champions Ulsan Hyundai up next on October 24.

My confidence in players knows no limits, says Al Nassr's Castro

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

My confidence in players knows no limits, says Al Nassr's Castro

Riyadh: Luis Castro had no doubt his Al Nassr side would walk away with the three points despite trailing at halftime in their AFC Champions League 2023/24 Group E tie against FC Istiklol on Monday.

Senin Sebai scored for the Tajikistan side against the run of play just before the break but Cristiano Ronaldo's first AFC Champions League was followed by a Talisca brace as Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr made it two wins out of two.

Olaroiu expresses relief after Sharjah edge Al Faisaly

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

Olaroiu expresses relief after Sharjah edge Al Faisaly

Sharjah: Cosmin Olaroiu couldn't help but feel relieved after Sharjah FC held on for a 1-0 win against Al Faisaly in Group B of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Monday.

Moussa Marega’s 20th minute effort ultimately separated the two sides as UAE's Sharjah moved up to four points, two adrift of leaders FC Nasaf. 
 
Olaroiu admitted it had been a nervous wait for the final whistle after Marega's first AFC Champions League goal for Sharjah.

Odeisho: Self belief powered Air Force Club past AGMK

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

Odeisho: Self belief powered Air Force Club past AGMK

Olmaliq: Head coach Ayoub Odeisho applauded his Air Force Club players for yet another fighting performance in their 2-1 win over AGMK FC in Group C of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Monday.

The 19-year-old Ali Jasim scored his third goal in two matches as Iraq's Air Force Club moved top of the group with four points.
 
Jasim's double had sealed Air Force Club a 2-2 draw with Islamic Republic of Iran's Sepahan FC two weeks ago.

Beiranvand hails Persepolis teammates, Al Duhail's Crespo apologises

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

Beiranvand hails Persepolis teammates, Al Duhail's Crespo apologises

Doha: Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand believes Monday's AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 win over Al Duhail SC can spark Persepolis FC's bid to advance to the Round of 16.

Omid Alishah's second half goal sealed a 1-0 win for the two-time AFC Champions League runners-up as they bounced back from an opening day defeat to Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr.