Foolad Khouzestan's Nekounam pleads for time, Ali seeks Shabab Al Ahli improvement

Wed, 27 Apr, 2022

Foolad Khouzestan's Nekounam pleads for time, Ali seeks Shabab Al Ahli improvement

Jeddah: Foolad Khouzestan FC head coach Javad Nekounam is uncertain of his future despite leading his side to the AFC Champions League™ 2022 Round of 16 without losing a single match. 

Foolad are the onlyIslamic Republic of Iran side to advance to the next stage and they did so in sensational fashion by topping Group C on 12 points after a 1-1 draw against Shabab Al Ahli Dubai on Tuesday. 

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Al Abed applauds Al Shabab’s winning mentality

Wed, 27 Apr, 2022

Al Abed applauds Al Shabab’s winning mentality

Riyadh: Captain Nawaf Al Abed praised his Al Shabab teammates for showing maturity in defeating UAE's Al Jazira 2-0 in Group B of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 on Tuesday. 

After a goalless first half at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, John Mary and Paulinho provided the goals to steer Al Shabab to the fifth win of their campaign.

Buckingham hails Mumbai City achievement, Shaker leaves Air Force Club

Wed, 27 Apr, 2022

Buckingham hails Mumbai City achievement, Shaker leaves Air Force Club

Riyadh: Des Buckingham was pleased with Mumbai City’s second place finish following their 1-0 win over Air Force Club in Group B of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 at the King Fahd International Stadium on Tuesday. 

A first half strike from Diego Maurício was enough to give Mumbai City the win and end Air Force Club’s hopes of advancing into the Round of 16.

Preview - Group H: Sydney FC (AUS) v Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR)

Thu, 28 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group H: Sydney FC (AUS) v Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR)

Ho Chi Minh City: Sydney FC are determined to grab their second chance of AFC Champions League 2022 Round of 16 qualification when they face Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in Group H on Thursday.

Jeonbuk's surprise 1-1 Matchday Four draw with hosts Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) opened a window of opportunity for Sydney and forward Kosta Barbarouses said the players are determined to revive their Round of 16 hopes against Jeonbuk.

Preview - Group H: Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) v Hoang Anh Gia Lai (VIE)

Thu, 28 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group H: Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) v Hoang Anh Gia Lai (VIE)

Ho Chi Minh City: Kiatisuk Senamuang has backed his Hoang Anh Gia Lai players to produce another inspiring performance when they take on Yokohama F. Marinos in Group H of the AFC Champions League 2022 on Thursday.

HAGL came from behind to hold Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 1-1 on Monday for their second point of the tournament, having registered a similar score against Sydney FC on Matchday Two.

Preview - Group J: Chiangrai United (THA) v Kitchee SC (HKG)

Thu, 28 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group J: Chiangrai United (THA) v Kitchee SC (HKG)

Buriram: Kitchee SC coach Alex Chu is looking forward to returning to AFC Champions League™ 2022 action when his side face Chiangrai United in their Group J rematch at the Buriram Stadium on Thursday. 

The Hong Kong Premier League champions have not played since April 19, and Chu believes his side needs to be fully focused if they are to beat Chiangrai United again.