Group C: Sepahan FC (IRN) 9-0 AGMK FC (UZB)

Tue, 07 Nov, 2023

Group C: Sepahan FC (IRN) 9-0 AGMK FC (UZB)

Tehran: Sepahan sent out a warning to their opponents in the AFC Champions League™ 2023-24 on Monday as Jose Morais’ side handed AGMK from Uzbekistan a 9-0 demolition at Tehran’s Azadi Stadium to enhance their hopes of progressing to the last 16.

Eight of Sepahan’s goals came in a ruthless second half performance from the hosts, who faced 10 men for the final quarter of the game following Akramjon Kolimov’s expulsion for a direct red card offence.
 
The win moves Sepahan onto seven points from their four games in Group C so far, two behind leaders Al Ittihad from Saudi Arabia and level with Air Force Club of Iraq with only two rounds remaining.

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Group C: Air Force Club (IRQ) 2-0 Al Ittihad FC (KSA)

Tue, 07 Nov, 2023

Group C: Air Force Club (IRQ) 2-0 Al Ittihad FC (KSA)

Erbil: Air Force Club of Iraq produced a memorable 2-0 win against two-time winners Ittihad FC at the Franso Hariri Stadium in Group C of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Monday.

Having lost the previous outing between the two clubs two weeks ago in the dying embers of the match, Air Force Club had extra incentive to get one over their opponents and they made no mistake, controlling large swathes of the game and limiting the reigning Saudi Pro League  champions to minimal touches and possession. 

Group B: FC Nasaf (UZB) 1-1 Sharjah FC (UAE)

Tue, 07 Nov, 2023

Group B: FC Nasaf (UZB) 1-1 Sharjah FC (UAE)

Qarshi: Uzbekistan’s FC Nasaf and the United Arab Emirates’ Sharjah FC played out a 1-1 draw in Group B of the AFC Champions League™ 2023-24 at Markaziy Stadium on Monday.

Nasaf’s Jambuli Jigauri saw a penalty saved and a goal disallowed for offside in the opening 15 minutes before Moussa Marega broke the deadlock soon after as Sharjah took a slender lead into the interval.
 
Mateus Lima levelled with ten minutes to play then Sharjah goalkeeper Adel Al Hosani was sent off just moments later for an off-the-ball incident before Alibek Davronov also saw red for a second bookable offence as the game ended level and Sharjah remained a point ahead of Nasaf at the top of the standings.

Group D: Nassaji Mazandaran (IRN) 1-3 Navbahor (UZB)

Tue, 07 Nov, 2023

Group D: Nassaji Mazandaran (IRN) 1-3 Navbahor (UZB)

Tehran: Navbahor kept the heat up at the top of Group D in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Monday with a convincing 3-1 win against Nassaji Mazandaran at the Azadi stadium.

The win took the Uzbekistan side to 10 points, level with Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal SFC, who defeated Mumbai City 2-0.  

Group D: Mumbai City (IND) 0-2 Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Tue, 07 Nov, 2023

Group D: Mumbai City (IND) 0-2 Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Navi Mumbai: Second half goals from Michael and Aleksandar Mitrovic secured Al Hilal SFC a 2-0 win over 10-man Mumbai City on Monday to move the Saudi Pro League side to the verge of qualifying for the knockout rounds of the AFC Champions League™ 2023-24.

Michael’s 62nd minute header came after Mehtab Singh was sent off for a second bookable offence eight minutes earlier as the hosts’ stubborn resistance was finally broken by the four-time continental champions. Mitrovic headed in the second five minutes from time.
 
Al Hilal move on to 10 points from their first four games in Group D while Mumbai are bottom without a point.

Preview - Group A: Al Fayha (KSA) v Al Ain FC (UAE)

Mon, 06 Nov, 2023

Preview - Group A: Al Fayha (KSA) v Al Ain FC (UAE)

Riyadh: Al Ain FC will aim to further tighten their grip on a place in the Round of 16 when they face Al Fayha in Group A of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday.

The inaugural AFC Champions League winners have been in fine form on the continental stage, boasting a perfect record heading into the tie at the King Fahd International Stadium.

Preview - Group A: Ahal FC (TKM) v Pakhtakor FC (UZB)

Mon, 06 Nov, 2023

Preview - Group A: Ahal FC (TKM) v Pakhtakor FC (UZB)

Ashgabat: Pakhtakor FC will expect more of the same when they travel to face Ahal FC in Group A of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday.

The Uzbekistan champions snapped a losing run on the continental stage to defeat their regional rivals on Matchday Two to revive their hopes of advancing to the knockout stage.

Preview - Group E: FC Istiklol (TJK) v Persepolis FC (IRN)

Mon, 06 Nov, 2023

Preview - Group E: FC Istiklol (TJK) v Persepolis FC (IRN)

Dushanbe: Persepolis FC will fancy their chances of another three points when they face FC Istiklol in Group E of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday.

The two-time AFC Champions League runners-up are on six points, five ahead of an Istiklol side who have struggled for form on the continental stage. 

Preview - Group E: Al Duhail SC (QAT) v Al Nassr (KSA)

Mon, 06 Nov, 2023

Preview - Group E: Al Duhail SC (QAT) v Al Nassr (KSA)

Doha: Al Duhail SC's only option against Al Nassr is a win when the two teams clash in Group E of the AFC Champions League 2023/24 on Tuesday.

Al Duhail have endured a difficult start to their campaign and face another tough test against high-flying Al Nassr.