Choi: Superior fitness powered Shandong past Kaya FC

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Choi: Superior fitness powered Shandong past Kaya FC

Jinan: A superb second half display saw Shandong Taishan FC walk away with a 6-1 win over Kaya FC-Iloilo in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday, much to the delight of head coach Choi Kang-hee.

The Korean tactician oversaw his charges turn the game around in superb fashion having gone behind on 21 minutes, giving their fans at the Jinan Olympics Sports Centre much to cheer for in their final home game in Group G.

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Ulsan’s Hong pleased to pass tough BG Pathum test

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Ulsan’s Hong pleased to pass tough BG Pathum test

Pathum Thani: Ulsan Hyundai saw two different sides of BG Pathum United but ultimately secured a 3-1 win that enabled the Korea Republic side to confirm that they will finish no lower than second in Group I of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24.

Ulsan hold a three-point lead over Johor Darul Ta’zim and despite one round of matches remaining, the Koreans cannot be overtaken by the Malaysian champions because of a better head-to-head record.
 
With the top spot secured by Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale, Ulsan’s only hope for a place in the Round of 16 is via the three best East group stage runners-up route.

Oniki wants Kawasaki to remain grounded

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Oniki wants Kawasaki to remain grounded

Kawasaki: Head coach Toru Oniki is not getting carried away despite Kawasaki Frontale's impressive 5-0 win over Johor Darul Ta'zim in Group I of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday.

The win at the Todoroki Stadium assured the Japanese outfit their Round of 16 spot ahead of their Matchday Six encounter against Ulsan Hyundai in Korea Republic on December 12, while JDT face Thailand’s BG Pathum United.

Group G: Shandong Taishan FC (CHN) 6-1 Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI)

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Group G: Shandong Taishan FC (CHN) 6-1 Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI)

Jinan: Shandong Taishan FC are three points clear at the top of Group G in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 after they came back from behind to defeat Kaya FC-Iloilo 6-1 at Jinan Olympic Sports Centre Stadium on Tuesday.

Jarvey Gayoso gave Kaya a surprise lead in the 21st minute only for Moises to equalise five minutes later. But the visitors were no match for Shandong in the second half as Moises’ second, a Cryzan hat-trick and a header from Song Long sealed their fourth win of the group stage. 

Group D: Navbahor (UZB) 0-2 Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Group D: Navbahor (UZB) 0-2 Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Namangan: Salem Al Dawsari redeemed himself with a spectacular strike to seal a 2-0 win for Al Hilal SFC against Navbahor on Tuesday after a pair of penalty misses as the Saudi Pro League side secured top spot in Group D of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24.

Brazilian winger Malcom scored with his first touch after being introduced from the bench to put Al Hilal in front when Al Dawsari’s 68th minute penalty was saved by Utkir Yusupov, with the former Barcelona man stroking the rebound home for the opener.
 
Al Dawsari then lobbed Yusupov from distance with five minutes remaining to redeem himself after his struggles from 12 yards earlier in the game.
 
The result moves Al Hilal onto 13 points from five matches and three clear of second placed Navbahor, with the Saudi side guaranteed to finish in pole position due to their superior head-to-head record over Samvel Babayan’s team.

Group A: Al Ain FC (UAE) 1-3 Pakhtakor FC (UZB)

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Group A: Al Ain FC (UAE) 1-3 Pakhtakor FC (UZB)

Al Ain: Pakhtakor regained second spot in Group A of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 after coming from behind to beat Al Ain 3-1 at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on Tuesday.

The hosts, having already qualified, put out a much changed side to the one which faced Pakhtakor in the reverse leg.

Group D: Nassaji Mazandaran (IRN) 2-0 Mumbai City (IND)

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Group D: Nassaji Mazandaran (IRN) 2-0 Mumbai City (IND)

Tehran: Nassaji Mazandaran completed the double over Mumbai City FC after a 2-0 win in their Group D match in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 at Azadi Stadium on Tuesday.

The Islamic Republic of Iran side repeated their feat from their opening match in the group with Mohammadreza Azadi getting his name on the scoresheet in both wins.

Group I: Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) 5-0 Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

Group I: Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) 5-0 Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Kawasaki: Kawasaki Frontale sealed their spot in the next round of the AFC Champions League™
2023/24 as a 5-0 win over Johor Darul Ta'zim at Todoroki Stadium on Tuesday delivered a fifth win in a row to confirm Toru Oniki’s side as the Group I winners.

Frontale’s 15 points gives them an unassailable lead with the Japanese side to close out their group campaign against Ulsan Hyundai in Korea Republic on December 12.
 
Veteran playmaker Akihiro Ienaga was instrumental in Frontale’s win, scoring the opener and setting up Leandro Damiao for the second before goals from Marcinho, Yu Kobayashi and Miki Yamane completed a comfortable win for the Japanese side.

Thailand seeking to shine

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Thailand seeking to shine

Kuala Lumpur: Thailand have not been able to reproduce their success at the Southeast Asian level on the continental stage and they will be determined to make an impact in Group F of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™. 

They will, however, have to be at their best to navigate past pre-tournament favourites Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyz Republic and Oman in Group F.