Gracia lauds Al Sadd's second half display in Al Wehdat comeback victory
Dammam: Al Sadd SC head coach Javi Gracia lauded his side’s second-half display as they came from 2-1 down at halftime to defeat Al Wehdat 5-2 in Group E of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 on Friday.
Lion City Sailors will close the gap, says coach Kim
Buriram: Singapore’s Lion City Sailors FC kicked off their maiden AFC Champions League™ campaign with a 4-1 defeat to Urawa Red Diamonds of Japan, but head coach Kim Do-hoon has promised to ‘reduce the gap’ in their upcoming Group F matches.
Last gasp defeat tough to take, says United City’s Withe
Pathum Thani: United City FC boss Jason Withe revealed his disappointment after a last gasp Jeonnam Dragons winner denied his side a draw in their opening AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group G clash at Pathum Thani Stadium on Friday.
Mora rallies Johor Darul Ta’zim to build on historic victory
Johor Bahru: Prior to Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT)’s 5-0 masterclass against Guangzhou FC in Friday’s Group I opener, the Southern Tigers had managed just three victories since their debut in the AFC Champions League™ in 2019, with the single-goal margin the common denominator across all three triumphs.
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.
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.
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.