Group E: Al Wahda, FC Goa AFC Champions League tie ends in stalemate

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group E: Al Wahda, FC Goa AFC Champions League tie ends in stalemate

Goa: FC Goa maintained their unbeaten start to life in the AFC Champions League on Saturday as Juan Ferrando’s tournament debutants held Al Wahda from the United Arab Emirates to a 0-0 draw in their Group E meeting at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

The draw followed the club’s goalless clash with Qatar’s Al Rayyan in the opening round of the 2021 edition of the continental club championship on Wednesday while Al Wahda picked up their first point of the campaign, having lost their first fixture against Islamic Republic of Iran's Persepolis FC.

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2021 AFC Champions League (West): Matchday 1 In Numbers

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2021 AFC Champions League (West): Matchday 1 In Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The opening round of 2021 AFC Champions League fixtures did not disappoint as the teams from West Asia kicked off their campaigns in Saudi Arabia, India and the United Arab Emirates. 

As the 20 sides prepare for their Matchday Two fixtures over the weekend, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on the stats and facts that caught the eye during a thrilling start to the competition.

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2021 AFC Champions League (West) Matchday 2: 5 Things To Look Out For

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2021 AFC Champions League (West) Matchday 2: 5 Things To Look Out For

Kuala Lumpur: The 2021 AFC Champions League got off with a bang as the Matchday One encounters threw up no shortage of drama and a number of fantastic goals. 

With the action set to come thick and fast in the weeks ahead, the 20 teams are ready to return for the second round of fixtures on Saturday and Sunday, and there is plenty to whet the appetite.

With 10 games to come over the next two days, the-AFC.com has selected five things to look out for.

Preview - Group A: AGMK, Istiklol ready for historic AFC Champions League face off

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - Group A: AGMK, Istiklol ready for historic AFC Champions League face off

Riyadh: It will be an historic all-Central Asian affair when Uzbekistan's AGMK FC and FC Istiklol of Tajikistan square off in Group A of the 2021 AFC Champions League on Sunday. 

There is all to play for in Group A with the Matchday One ties having ended in draws and a win for either side on Sunday will put them in a comfortable position in the race to emerge group winners and seal the automatic slot to the Round of 16.

Preview - Group A: Crucial AFC Champions League clash for Shabab Al Ahli, Al Hilal 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - Group A: Crucial AFC Champions League clash for Shabab Al Ahli, Al Hilal 

Riyadh: All eyes will be on Group A of the 2021 AFC Champions League when Shabab Al Ahli Dubai and Al Hilal SFC lock horns at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium on Sunday. 

The two teams are no strangers to each other, having met nine times previously in the AFC Champions League. Their most recent meeting was in the 2020 edition where Al Hilal claimed a 2-1 victory before withdrawing from the tournament due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the squad.

Preview - Group C: Al Shorta set for tough AFC Champions League test against Esteghlal

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - Group C: Al Shorta set for tough AFC Champions League test against Esteghlal

Jeddah: Al Shorta will be braced for a tough 90 minutes when they take on Esteghal FC in Group C of the 2021 AFC Champions League on Sunday.

Al Shorta came up short against Qatar's Al Duhail on Matchday One as the Iraqis fell to a 2-0 defeat. Esteghlal, meanwhile, romped to a 5-2 win over Al Ahli Saudi FC of Saudia Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran side will be confident of winning another three points at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.

Preview - Group C: Different missions for Al Ahli Saudi, Al Duhail in AFC Champions League showdown

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - Group C: Different missions for Al Ahli Saudi, Al Duhail in AFC Champions League showdown

Jeddah: Al Ahli Saudi FC can't afford another slip up while Al Duhail SC will be aiming to maintain their perfect start when the two sides meet in Group C of the 2021 AFC Champions League on Sunday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli are already in a difficult position following their 5-2 defeat to Islamic Republic of Iran's Esteghlal FC on Matchday One.

Al Duhail, meanwhile, enjoyed a much better start as they breezed past Iraq's Al Shorta 2-0.