Daegu’s Gama hails team for massive win

Sat, 16 Apr, 2022

Daegu’s Gama hails team for massive win

Buriram: Daegu FC head coach Alexandre Gama praised his team for executing their plans perfectly to pick up their first win in Group F of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 on Friday. 

The K League outfit scored seven unanswered goals to secure the three points against Shandong Taishan FC at the Buriram City Stadium to sit top of the standings, with Urawa Red Diamonds in second place on goal difference. 

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Melbourne City’s Kisnorbo impressed by response to AFC Champions League™ challenge

Sat, 16 Apr, 2022

Melbourne City’s Kisnorbo impressed by response to AFC Champions League™ challenge

Pathum Thani: Melbourne City FC head coach Patrick Kisnorbo was full of praise for his players, after they emerged from the club’s first ever AFC Champions League™ fixture with a 1-1 draw against BG Pathum United in Group G on Friday. 

The Australian champions had to deal with warm conditions, the absence of a trio of key midfielders and the new experience of playing in Asia’s top competition at Pathum Thani Stadium, but a fast start saw them take the lead through Andrew Nabbout’s 25-yard rocket midway through the first half. 

In-form group hosts BG Pathum responded in style to draw level through veteran Thai international Teerasil Dangda in the 35th minute, before both sides had chances to claim all three points in a keenly contested second half.

Oniki lauds Kawasaki’s fighting spirit, Hong backs Ulsan’s Jo to rebound

Sat, 16 Apr, 2022

Oniki lauds Kawasaki’s fighting spirit, Hong backs Ulsan’s Jo to rebound

Johor Bahru: Kawasaki Frontale head coach Toru Oniki hailed his charges for their spirited display after the J.League leaders snatched an injury-time equaliser in their AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group I opener against two-time champions Ulsan Hyundai on Friday. 

Just when it seemed the Japanese side were on the brink of defeat, substitute Shintaro Kurumaya’s left footed shot towards the bottom right corner of Jo Hyeon-woo’s goal, after an uncharacteristic mid-air fumble by the Korea Republic custodian, gifted Kawasaki a precious point in an intense battle between the two East Asian giants.

Group F: Rampant Daegu cruise past Shandong Taishan

Thu, 21 Apr, 2022

Group F: Rampant Daegu cruise past Shandong Taishan

Buriram: Daegu FC were at their best to defeat Shandong Taishan FC 7-0 in their opening AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group F match at the Buriram City Stadium on Friday.

Daegu were simply too strong for a youthful Shandong and the Korea Republic club will be satisfied to have kicked off their campaign on such an emphatic note ahead of tougher challenges in the group. 

Group F: Urawa Red Diamonds simply unstoppable against Lion City Sailors

Fri, 22 Apr, 2022

Group F: Urawa Red Diamonds simply unstoppable against Lion City Sailors

Buriram: Urawa Red Diamonds marked their return to the AFC Champions League™ with an impressive 4-1 win over Lion City Sailors in Group F action at the Buriram Stadium on Friday.

Two-time champions Urawa, making a return to the continental stage after a two-year absence, were relentless against debutants Lion City Sailors of Singapore and will be a force to be reckoned with in Group F.