Group G: Shandong Taishan FC (CHN) 0-1 Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Group G: Shandong Taishan FC (CHN) 0-1 Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)

Jinan: Yokohama F. Marinos of Japan picked up their first win of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday, beating China PR’s Shandong Taishan FC 1-0 thanks to Kota Mizunuma’s first half strike.

There was plenty of goalmouth action for both teams at Jinan Olympic Sports Centre, but Mizunuma’s solitary effort eight minutes before half-time was enough to seal victory for the reigning J1 League champions.
 
The triumph also moved Marinos above Shandong into second place in Group G after two rounds of games, with the two level on three points apiece.

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Group I: Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) 1-0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (KOR)

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

Group I: Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) 1-0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (KOR)

Kawasaki: Kento Tachibanada’s late stunner earned Kawasaki Frontale a 1-0 win over reigning K-League champions Ulsan Hyundai at Todoroki Stadium as the J1 League side claimed all three points in their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Group I meeting on Tuesday.

Toru Oniki’s side looked set to be frustrated after dominating throughout until captain Tachibanada powered his 89th minute strike beyond Jo Hyeon-woo from 25 yards.

The win is Kawasaki’s second in a row in this season’s AFC Champions League and puts the club on top of the early standings in Group I, three points ahead of Ulsan after both sides won their opening round fixtures.

Group G: Incheon United FC (KOR) 4-0 Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI)

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Group G: Incheon United FC (KOR) 4-0 Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI)

Incheon: Korea Republic’s Incheon United made it two wins out of two matches in Group G of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 after a comprehensive 4-0 victory against Kaya FC-Iloilo of the Philippines at Incheon World Cup Stadium on Tuesday.

Montenegro striker Stefan Mugosa found an early breakthrough for Incheon with a header before doubling their advantage from a spot kick. Hernandes Rodrigues made it three before the interval and Paul-Jose M'Poku added a fourth in the second half to inflict a second straight defeat on the Philippines champions.

My confidence in players knows no limits, says Al Nassr's Castro

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

My confidence in players knows no limits, says Al Nassr's Castro

Riyadh: Luis Castro had no doubt his Al Nassr side would walk away with the three points despite trailing at halftime in their AFC Champions League 2023/24 Group E tie against FC Istiklol on Monday.

Senin Sebai scored for the Tajikistan side against the run of play just before the break but Cristiano Ronaldo's first AFC Champions League was followed by a Talisca brace as Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr made it two wins out of two.

Olaroiu expresses relief after Sharjah edge Al Faisaly

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

Olaroiu expresses relief after Sharjah edge Al Faisaly

Sharjah: Cosmin Olaroiu couldn't help but feel relieved after Sharjah FC held on for a 1-0 win against Al Faisaly in Group B of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Monday.

Moussa Marega’s 20th minute effort ultimately separated the two sides as UAE's Sharjah moved up to four points, two adrift of leaders FC Nasaf. 
 
Olaroiu admitted it had been a nervous wait for the final whistle after Marega's first AFC Champions League goal for Sharjah.

Odeisho: Self belief powered Air Force Club past AGMK

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

Odeisho: Self belief powered Air Force Club past AGMK

Olmaliq: Head coach Ayoub Odeisho applauded his Air Force Club players for yet another fighting performance in their 2-1 win over AGMK FC in Group C of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Monday.

The 19-year-old Ali Jasim scored his third goal in two matches as Iraq's Air Force Club moved top of the group with four points.
 
Jasim's double had sealed Air Force Club a 2-2 draw with Islamic Republic of Iran's Sepahan FC two weeks ago.

Beiranvand hails Persepolis teammates, Al Duhail's Crespo apologises

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

Beiranvand hails Persepolis teammates, Al Duhail's Crespo apologises

Doha: Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand believes Monday's AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 win over Al Duhail SC can spark Persepolis FC's bid to advance to the Round of 16.

Omid Alishah's second half goal sealed a 1-0 win for the two-time AFC Champions League runners-up as they bounced back from an opening day defeat to Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr.