Group C: Patosi stars as Foolad edge Ahal

Thu, 21 Apr, 2022

Group C: Patosi stars as Foolad edge Ahal

Jeddah: Foolad Khouzestan FC secured back-to-back wins to stay on track of advancing to the next stage after defeating a 10-man Ahal FC 1-0 in their Group C tie of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Monday.

Foolad had to dig deep to defeat the same opponents on Matchday Three but a first-half strike from South Africa’s Ayanda Patosi settled the score in their second encounter as Ahal FC received a red card late in injury time. 

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Group B: Mumbai City, Al Jazira share points

Tue, 19 Apr, 2022

Group B: Mumbai City, Al Jazira share points

Riyadh: Mumbai City and Al Jazira played out a goalless draw on Matchday Four of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group B at King Fahd International Stadium on Monday.

Both sides came into the game with three points to their names, knowing that a result was important if they were to catch up with the group’s leading duo Al Shabab and Air Force Club of Iraq.

Group D: Al Duhail cruise past Pakhtakor

Tue, 19 Apr, 2022

Group D: Al Duhail cruise past Pakhtakor

Buraidah: Al Duhail SC brushed Pakhtakor FC aside with a clinical performance for a 3-0 victory in Group D of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 on Monday at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. 

Having opened the campaign with a loss, the Doha-based side made it three wins on the trot and saw their points tally rise to nine to further strengthen their claim for a Round of 16 spot while Pakhtakor’s chances have dwindled.

Group F: Super Lion City Sailors stun Daegu FC for historic triumph

Fri, 22 Apr, 2022

Group F: Super Lion City Sailors stun Daegu FC for historic triumph

Buriram: Lion City Sailors produced their best to stun Daegu FC 3-0 in their AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group F match at the Buriram City Stadium on Monday.

It was a historic win for the debutants from Singapore as they bounced back in style from their opening day 4-1 loss to Urawa Red Diamonds of Japan.

The defeat is a setback for Korea Republic side Daegu, who had kicked off their campaign with a resounding 7-0 win over China PR’s Shandong Taishan FC.

Group F: Urawa Red Diamonds unstoppable against Shandong Taishan

Thu, 21 Apr, 2022

Group F: Urawa Red Diamonds unstoppable against Shandong Taishan

Buriram: Urawa Red Diamonds made it two straight wins after beating Shandong Taishan FC 5-0 in Group F of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 on Monday. 

The win kept two-time champions Urawa firmly in the driver’s seat in the group while Shandong suffered their second defeat in as many matches.

Group G: Melbourne City defeat United City for maiden victory

Tue, 19 Apr, 2022

Group G: Melbourne City defeat United City for maiden victory

Pathum Thani: Melbourne City FC secured their maiden AFC Champions League™ victory, surging to the top of Group G with 3-0 win over United City FC at Pathum Thani Stadium on Monday.

Patrick Kisnorbo’s young line-up outclassed their Filipino opponents, with Stefan Colakovski opening the scoring before Marco Tilio bagged a second-half brace in a commanding display.

The result saw Melbourne City climb to the top of the group on goal difference from BG Pathum United, while United City find themselves still searching for their first point, and first goal, following back-to-back defeats.

Group G: BG Pathum beat Jeonnam Dragons for first win

Tue, 19 Apr, 2022

Group G: BG Pathum beat Jeonnam Dragons for first win

Pathum Thani: Second half goals from Pathompon Charoenrattanapirom and Jakkapan Praisuwan helped BG Pathum United to a 2-0 win over Jeonnam Dragons in Group G of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 on Monday.

The Korean FA Cup winners created better chances than in Friday's win against United City FC, but BG Pathum were rewarded for their relative composure in front of goal, leapfrogging Jeonnam on the group table as a result.

With four points from two matches, the Thai League 1 club remain on course to advance to the Round of 16 for the second consecutive year and will fancy their chances of adding to their tally when they meet United City on Thursday, while Jeonnam will look to bounce back against Melbourne City FC.

Group I: Steely Johor Darul Ta’zim upstage Ulsan Hyundai

Thu, 21 Apr, 2022

Group I: Steely Johor Darul Ta’zim upstage Ulsan Hyundai

Johor Bahru: Johor Darul Ta'zim continued their historic run at this year’s AFC Champions League™ with a spirited 2-1 victory over Korean powerhouses Ulsan Hyundai in a captivating battle at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, which solidified the reigning Malaysian Super League champions’ claim for top spot in Group I.

Fresh from securing their biggest-ever winning margin following their dominant 5-0 opening day spectacle against Guangzhou FC last Friday, the Southern Tigers’ triumph over Ulsan sees them secure back-to-back AFC Champions League™ victories for the first time.

Group I: Kawasaki Frontale turn on the power against Guangzhou FC

Tue, 19 Apr, 2022

Group I: Kawasaki Frontale turn on the power against Guangzhou FC

Johor Bahru: Kawasaki Frontale cruised to a resounding 8-0 victory over Guangzhou FC as the Japanese side sent a clear message of intent to their AFC Champions League 2022™ Group I rivals at the Tan Sri Dato' Hj Hassan Yunos Stadium on Monday. 

Guangzhou FC head coach Pan Yonghe had called for his young charges to adopt a calm and composed approach in the lead-up to Match Day Two but a dominant first-half display by Toru Oniki’s men saw them race into a four-goal lead after just 25 minutes.