Crespo credits Al Duhail players for hard-fought Sepahan victory

Mon, 11 Apr, 2022

Crespo credits Al Duhail players for hard-fought Sepahan victory

Buraidah: Al Duhail SC head coach Hernan Crespo credited his players with the way his side battled to come out 1-0 winners against Sepahan FC in Group D of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 on Sunday.

Michael Olunga left it late to get the goal that gave his side their first three points through a magnificent diving header following a floated pass from club captain Almoez Ali. The result was their first win under Crespo who joined the Qatar Stars League side last month, yet the former forward knows that there is still more to come.

Olunga continued his streak of scoring against Iranian opposition, taking his tally to six goals in three matches after putting five past Esteghlal FC in the 2021 edition of the tournament. 

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Vojneski hails Pakhtakor defence after Al Taawoun win

Mon, 11 Apr, 2022

Vojneski hails Pakhtakor defence after Al Taawoun win

Buraidah: Head coach Slavce Vojneski lauded his side’s defence for silencing opposition striker Leandre Tawamba as Pakhtakor sealed a 1-0 victory against Al Taawoun in Group D of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 on Sunday.

Tawamba had bagged a goal and an assist in Al Taawoun’s 2-1 opening match win over Al Duhail, but on Sunday he was left with little room to breathe as the Uzbek Super League champions bounced back from their 3-1 Matchday One defeat against Sepahan to collect their first three points.

Vojneski’s men built their win on a foundation of solid defending and explosive pace, and were rewarded for their efforts with an 83rd-minute goal from Khojimat Erkinov who latched onto a through pass from fellow substitute Ikromjon Alibaev and slotted home the only goal of the night.

Substitutes shine for Shahab Al Ahli, Foolad's Nekounam laments poor decisions

Mon, 11 Apr, 2022

Substitutes shine for Shahab Al Ahli, Foolad's Nekounam laments poor decisions

Jeddah: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai’s tactician Mahdi Ali has praised his super-subs for their heroics against Foolad Khouzestan FC that earned them a point in Group C of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 after being on the brink of defeat on Sunday. 

Foolad looked poised for a first win in the campaign before goal scorer Fede Cartabia from Argentina, assisted by another substitute Yahya Al Ghassani, stepped up to net the equaliser in injury time to cancel out an own goal from Ahmad Noorollahi in the 83rd minute.

Group by Group Preview: AFC Champions League™ 2022 (EAST)

Mon, 11 Apr, 2022

Group by Group Preview: AFC Champions League™ 2022 (EAST)

Kuala Lumpur: Following fast on the footsteps of the West Zone, the AFC Champions League™ 2022 is set to kick off on April 15, with the five groups spread across Southeast Asia and the action taking place in Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia.

From venues to past encounters, to the players set to make an impact in 2022, the-AFC.com profiles each of the groups.

Central and South Asian Wrap: Shock results in the Hazfi Cup, a finish for the ages in Bangladesh

Mon, 11 Apr, 2022

Central and South Asian Wrap: Shock results in the Hazfi Cup, a finish for the ages in Bangladesh

Bishkek: Tehran giants Persepolis were one of the casualties as the Hazfi Cup quarterfinals produced surprise results in Islamic Republic of Iran, while Bashundhara Kings and Sheikh Jamal shared six goals in the final 20 minutes in a phenomenal Bangladesh Premier League match in this week’s wrap.

Also on offer in Central and South Asia this week, Kyrgyz Republic champions Dordoi showed their class and Maldivian high flyers Maziya suffered a rare defeat, while title hopefuls Khujand picked up a win in Tajikistan.
 
Join the-AFC for all the key news and results from Batken to Bandar Abbas.

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram clinch title; Victory ease past City

Mon, 11 Apr, 2022

ASEAN Wrap: Buriram clinch title; Victory ease past City

Kuala Lumpur: Buriram United secured their first Thai League 1 title since 2018 after a 3-0 win over Nong Bua Pitchaya on Sunday saw them crowned champions of Thailand with a game to spare.

In Australia, leaders Melbourne City suffered a 3-0 derby day defeat against Melbourne Victory, but second-placed Western United failed to capitalise after going down to Wellington Phoenix.

Elsewhere, Johor Darul Ta’zim stayed perfect in Malaysia, Lion City Sailors took control in Singapore and there were games in Cambodia and Laos. The-AFC.com brings you up to date with the action from around Southeast Asia.

East Asia Wrap: Marinos stun Kashima; FC Seoul win ‘Super Match’

Mon, 11 Apr, 2022

East Asia Wrap: Marinos stun Kashima; FC Seoul win ‘Super Match’

Hong Kong: Three goals in the final 10 minutes saw Yokohama F. Marinos claim a dramatic 3-0 away win at Kashima Antlers on Sunday that knocked their opponents off top spot and saw them rise to third in the J1 League standings. 

There was a similar scenario in the Korean capital, where FC Seoul scored two late goals to win the ‘Super Match’ 2-0 against Suwon Samsung Bluewings, while there was also a full round of fixtures in Mongolia and Macau. 

Join the-AFC.com as we wrap up the action from across East Asia.