Group G: Nagoya Grampus edge Johor Darul Ta'zim in AFC Champions League opener

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group G: Nagoya Grampus edge Johor Darul Ta'zim in AFC Champions League opener

Bangkok: Nagoya Grampus of Japan earned a hard-fought 1-0 win over Malaysia’s Johor Darul Ta’zim in Group G of the 2021 AFC Champions League on Tuesday.

After a goalless first half, Hiroyoki Abe broke the deadlock after the restart at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok to earn Nagoya three valuable points.

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Patience was key to Nagoya Grampus' AFC Champions League victory against Johor Darul Ta’zim, says Ficcadenti

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Patience was key to Nagoya Grampus' AFC Champions League victory against Johor Darul Ta’zim, says Ficcadenti

Bangkok: Patience is a virtue and head coach Massimo Ficcadenti believes Japan's Nagoya Grampus were rewarded with a 1-0 victory over Malaysia’s Johor Darul Ta’zim in Group G of the 2021 AFC Champions League on Tuesday for showing composure.

Nagoya’s Hiroyoki Abe scored the only goal of the game in a tightly contested affair at the Rajamangala Stadium.

The Japanese side are second in the standings behind Korea Republic’s Pohang Steelers, who have a better goal difference following their 2-0 win over Thailand's Ratchaburi FC in the group's other tie on Tuesday.

Kim demands more from Pohang Steelers despite AFC Champions League win against Ratchaburi

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Kim demands more from Pohang Steelers despite AFC Champions League win against Ratchaburi

Bangkok: Pohang Steelers head coach Kim Gi-dong has urged his side to be more clinical in front of goal following their 2-0 victory against Thailand’s Ratchaburi FC in Group G of the 2021 AFC Champions League on Tuesday.

Pohang secured the three points thanks to efforts from Boris Tashchy and Lim Sang-Hyub with the K-League 1 club leading the standings on goal difference after Japan’s Nagoya Grampus opened their campaign with a 1-0 win over , Johor Darul Ta’zim of Malaysia.

Preview - Playoff: Shanghai Port in the way as Kaya FC chase AFC Champions League dream

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - Playoff: Shanghai Port in the way as Kaya FC chase AFC Champions League dream

Bangkok: Kaya FC-Iloilo are one step away from making their AFC Champions League debut but perennial contenders Shanghai Port FC stand in their way as the China PR club aim to make a sixth consecutive appearance in the tournament. 

The winners of the playoff tie at the Pathum Thani Stadium tomorrow will advance to Group F, where they will join hosts BG Pathum United of Thailand, defending champions Ulsan Hyundai FC of Korea Republic and Vietnam's Viettel FC.

2021 AFC Champions League (East): In Numbers

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2021 AFC Champions League (East): In Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The 2021 AFC Champions League returns with the Group Stage of the East Zone kicking off this week with 20 teams in action under the expanded format. 

The West Zone produced many twists and turns and the script is set to be repeated in the three East groups that will be contested in Thailand and two in Uzbekistan.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some interesting stats ahead of Group G kicking off the action on Tuesday.

2021 AFC Champions League (East): 5 Things To Look Out For

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2021 AFC Champions League (East): 5 Things To Look Out For

Kuala Lumpur: The kick off to the 2021 AFC Champions League (East) is now just hours away as 20 sides across five groups get set to battle it out in the group stage of Asia's premier club competition. 

An expanded format sees teams from Vietnam and Singapore return for the first time in a number of years, while there is also an AFC Champions League debut for the Philippines as sides from Southeast Asia play a more prominent role.

With holders Ulsan Hyundai as well as former winners Gamba Osaka, Guangzhou FC, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Pohang Steelers in the mix, the-AFC.com has selected five things to look out for ahead of the opening games on June 22.

2021 AFC Champions League (East): Five Forwards in Form 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2021 AFC Champions League (East): Five Forwards in Form 

Kuala Lumpur: As the big kick off to the 2021 AFC Champions League rapidly approaches, the-AFC.com takes a look at the strikers who are poised to make a difference in the eastern side of the continent.

With no shortage of attacking talent on display, we shine the spotlight on five frontmen who are on fire in their clubs’ domestic campaigns and could be set to bring those hot streaks onto the Asian stage in this year's continental club competition.