Group B: Battling Nasaf book berth

Tue, 05 Dec, 2023

Group B: Battling Nasaf book berth

Doha: Uzbekistan’s Nasaf FC confirmed their place in the next round of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24on Monday as winners of Group B with a dramatic 2-2 draw with Qatar’s Al Sadd in Doha that leaves the hosts sweating on their place in the last 16.

Al Sadd, who needed to win to boost their own hopes of a place in the Round of 16, took a fifth minute lead through Mateus Uribe but two goals in seven minutes late in the match from Jambbuk Jighauri proved crucial in the outcome of both the game and the group.

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Group B: Al Faisaly dash Sharjah's hopes

Tue, 05 Dec, 2023

Group B: Al Faisaly dash Sharjah's hopes

Amman: Al Faisaly came from a goal down to defeat Sharjah 2-1 in Group B of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 at Amman International Stadium on Monday.

The Emiratis had won 1-0 when the two sides met in Sharjah on Matchday Two, with Moussa Marega scoring the only goal back in October.
 
Al Faisaly had already been eliminated, having won only one of their first five matches in their maiden AFC Champions League campaign, while Sharjah’s hopes hinged on winning the match and other results going their way.

Group C: Air Force Club end in style

Tue, 05 Dec, 2023

Group C: Air Force Club end in style

Erbil: Air Force Club wrapped up their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 campaign with a comfortable 3-2 win against visitors AGMK FC of Uzbekistan in their final Group C outing at Franso Hariri Stadium on Monday.

Saad Abdulameer opened the scoring for the Iraqi side in the 14th minute before Franco Atchou’s stunning strike increased their lead a minute later. Mohammed Qasim then added a third before AGMK tried to find a way back with goals from Mirjakhon Mirakhmadov and Martin Boakye, but their comeback fell short.

Group C: Al Ittihad edge Sepahan to take top spot

Tue, 05 Dec, 2023

Group C: Al Ittihad edge Sepahan to take top spot

Mekkah:  Al Ittihad topped Group C with a 2-1 win over Sepahan FC in their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 match at King Abdulaziz Stadium on Monday.

Al Ittihad’s victory saw the Saudi Arabian club top Group C with 15 points, while Sepahan finished five adrift in second place with their Round of 16 hopes hanging in the balance. 

Group D: Al Hilal finish with a flourish

Tue, 05 Dec, 2023

Group D: Al Hilal finish with a flourish

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC of Saudi Arabia concluded their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Group D campaign to an end with a fifth consecutive win, defeating Nassaji Mazandaran 2-1 at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium on Monday.

The win took their tally in Group D to 16 points while Islamic Republic of Iran's Nassaji can be proud of their maiden appearance in the competition, having collected six points.

Group D: Navbahor defeat Mumbai to advance

Tue, 05 Dec, 2023

Group D: Navbahor defeat Mumbai to advance

Pune: Navbahor FC wrapped up their Group D AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 campaign in style with a convincing 2-1 win against hosts Mumbai City FC, on Monday at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Complex.

With the win in the bag, the Uzbek side ensured they advance to the Round of 16 at the first time of asking, this being their debut season in the competition where they were in a group with two-time champions Al Hilal SFC, and fellow debutants Nassaji Mazandaran. 

Preview - Group E: FC Istiklol (TJK) v Al Nassr (KSA)

Mon, 04 Dec, 2023

Preview - Group E: FC Istiklol (TJK) v Al Nassr (KSA)

Dushanbe: FC Istiklol could be in for a long night when they host Al Nassr in Group E of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday.

Although Al Nassr are confirmed as the group winners, Cristiano Ronaldo's side are hurting after suffering a 3-0 defeat to Al Hilal SFC in a Saudi Pro League 2023/24 tie on Friday. 

Preview - Group E: Persepolis FC (IRN) v Al Duhail SC (QAT)

Mon, 04 Dec, 2023

Preview - Group E: Persepolis FC (IRN) v Al Duhail SC (QAT)

Tehran: Persepolis FC have to defeat Al Duhail SC on Tuesday if the Islamic Republic of Iran side are to stand a chance of advancing to the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Round of 16.

With Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia having already confirmed the Group E top spot, the only route open for Persepolis is by finishing among the three best second-placed teams from the West Zone.

Preview - Group A: Ahal FC (TKM) v Al Ain FC (UAE)

Mon, 04 Dec, 2023

Preview - Group A: Ahal FC (TKM) v Al Ain FC (UAE)

Ashgabat: Ahal FC will aim to conclude their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Group A campaign with a win over Al Ain FC on Tuesday.

Despite having been eliminated, the Turkmenistan side will relish the opportunity of defeating an Al Ain side who confirmed the Group A top with two matches in hand.

Preview - Group A: Pakhtakor FC (UZB) v Al Fayha (KSA)

Mon, 04 Dec, 2023

Preview - Group A: Pakhtakor FC (UZB) v Al Fayha (KSA)

Tashkent: Pakhtakor FC's AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 hopes depend on the Uzbekistan side defeating Al Fayha in their final Group A match on Tuesday.

A slow start has cost Paktakor dearly, with even a win against Saudi Arabia's Al Fayha not necessarily enough for them to advance to the Round of 16.

Player to Watch: Maty Ryan (Australia)

Mon, 04 Dec, 2023

Player to Watch: Maty Ryan (Australia)

Kuala Lumpur: Since making his international debut for Australia against DPR Korea in December 2012, Socceroos captain and goalkeeper Maty Ryan has been no stranger to success.

The 31-year-old former Central Coast Mariners man was between the posts when Ange Postecoglou led the country to their first AFC Asian Cup™ title on home soil in 2015 and he has been a mainstay of the squad that has qualified for each of the last three FIFA World Cup finals.
 
But for all that time at the summit of Asian football, Ryan has not had his thirst for glory quenched and when the Australians roll up in Qatar to launch their latest challenge to claim the AFC Asian Cup in Qatar in January, Ryan will be man leading the Socceroos’ charge.