Edmilson: Final within Al Duhail’s reach

Mon, 20 Feb, 2023

Edmilson: Final within Al Duhail’s reach

Doha: Edmilson Junior believes Al Duhail SC have what it takes to make the AFC Champions League™ 2022 final after their gritty win over Al Rayyan SC in the Round of 16 on Sunday.

Al Duhail were tested to the limit by a hardy Al Rayyan who refused to give up despite staring at defeat, with Hernan Crespo’s side finally advancing with a 7-6 penalty shootout win after the tie ended 1-1 at the Al Thumama Stadium. 

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Fighting performance a boost for Al Rayyan, says Cordova

Mon, 20 Feb, 2023

Fighting performance a boost for Al Rayyan, says Cordova

Doha: There was heartbreak in the end but Nicolas Cordova was lifted by the performance of his Al Rayyan SC side in their AFC Champions League™ (West) 2022 Round of 16 tie against Al Duhail SC on Sunday.

Al Rayyan produced a fighting performance against Al Duhail, who needed penalties to see off the challenge of their fellow Qatari side at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha. 

Cordova’s side refused to back down in the absorbing encounter, forcing the match to a shootout after drawing level through Steven Nzonzi deep in added time in the second period of extra-time, with Al Duhail goalkeeper Salah Zakaria saving Al Rayyan’s seventh spot-kick for a 7-6 win. 

Al Duhail edge Al Rayyan to book q-final ticket

Mon, 20 Feb, 2023

Al Duhail edge Al Rayyan to book q-final ticket

Doha: Goalkeeper Salah Zakaria was the hero as Al Duhail advanced to the AFC Champions League™ (West) 2022 quarter-finals with a 7-6 penalty shootout victory at the expense of neighbours Al Rayyan after the two sides had played out a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes at Al Thumama Stadium on Sunday.

Al Rayyan’s first foray into the knockout stages ended in heartbreak, while Al Duhail returned to the last eight of the competition for the fourth time in their history and the first since 2018.

Al Shabab cruise past FC Nasaf for last eight spot

Mon, 20 Feb, 2023

Al Shabab cruise past FC Nasaf for last eight spot

Al Wakrah: Saudi Arabia’s Al Shabab returned to the AFC Champions League™ quarter-finals for the first time since 2013 after defeating FC Nasaf of Uzbekistan 2-0 in the 2022 Round of 16 at Al Janoub Stadium on Sunday.

Al Shabab were quick to show their attacking intent from the start and could have been in front inside 60 seconds when Moteb Al Harbi applied the pressure on his opposite number on the left flank, regaining the ball and feeding Hussain Al Qahtani who rifled from the edge of the box but his effort passed just over the crossbar.

Preview - Ro16: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (UAE)

Tue, 21 Feb, 2023

Preview - Ro16: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (UAE)

Al Wakrah: Al Hilal SFC will not change their approach despite Shabab Al Ahli Dubai expected to offer a different kind of challenge when the sides clash in the AFC Champions League™ 2022 (West) Round of 16 on Monday.

Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal, fresh from their runners-up finish in the FIFA Club World Cup Morocco 2022, are aiming to not only defend the AFC Champions League title but lift the trophy for the third time in four years.

UAE side Shahab Al Ahli, however, are very much a team in form and will pose a stiff challenge at the Al Janoub Stadium.

Preview - Ro16: Al Faisaly FC (KSA) v Foolad Khouzestan FC (IRN)

Mon, 20 Feb, 2023

Preview - Ro16: Al Faisaly FC (KSA) v Foolad Khouzestan FC (IRN)

Doha: Al Faisaly will play with freedom when they meet Foolad Khouzestan FC in the AFC Champions League™ 2022 (West) Round of 16 on Monday.

Much has changed for tournament debutants Al Faisaly since they booked a place in the Round of 16 last April, with the club relegated from the Saudi Pro League.

Japan, Korea Republic denied in friendlies

Mon, 20 Feb, 2023

Japan, Korea Republic denied in friendlies

Nashville: Japan fell to a 1-0 defeat to reigning world champions United States on Matchday Two of the SheBelieves Cup on Sunday. 

Korea Republic, meanwhile, were unable to hold off Belgium as the Europeans bounced back for a 2-1 win in the Arnold Clark Cup.