Group H: Zhejiang FC (CHN) 2-0 Ventforet Kofu (JPN)

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

Group H: Zhejiang FC (CHN) 2-0 Ventforet Kofu (JPN)

Zhejiang: China PR’s Zhejiang FC revived their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 hopes after defeating Ventforet Kofu of Japan 2-0 in their Group H encounter at the Huzhou Olympic Sports Center on Wednesday.

Lucas Possignolo scored the opener before Nyasha Mushekwi struck in the second half to seal Zhejiang’s first win of their campaign.

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Group H: Buriram United (THA) 0-2 Melbourne City FC (AUS)

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

Group H: Buriram United (THA) 0-2 Melbourne City FC (AUS)

Buriram: Melbourne City FC emerged 2-0 winners over Buriram United in Group H of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24, thanks to a clinical display in front of goal on Wednesday night at the Buriram Stadium.

While they had glimpses of goal aside from the two chances they converted, Buriram United were better on the pitch than Arthur Papastamatis’ men for long periods of play, but ultimately what counted for Austrialians was Jamie Maclaren’s and Alessandro Lopane’s clinical touch in front of goal.

Group F: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (KOR) 3-0 Lion City Sailors (SGP)

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

Group F: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (KOR) 3-0 Lion City Sailors (SGP)

Jeonju: Korea Republic’s Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors got their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 campaign back on track by defeating Lion City Sailors 3-0 in Group F at Jeonju World Cup Stadium on Wednesday.

Jun Amano opened the scoring for Jeonbuk against the Singaporean outfit in the fifth minute before a Lionel Tan own goal doubled their lead. Moon Seon-min then added a third in the second half to seal the K League 1 side’s second win in three matches. 

Group F: Kitchee SC (HKG) 1-2 Bangkok United FC (THA)

Thu, 26 Oct, 2023

Group F: Kitchee SC (HKG) 1-2 Bangkok United FC (THA)

Hong Kong: Thailand's Bangkok United completed a third comeback victory in a row in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 with a 2-1 win over Kitchee SC in Wednesday's Group F tie at Hong Kong Stadium.

Jakob Jantscher got the hosts off to the perfect start with his sixth minute opener, but Rungrath Phumichantuk levelled things on the stroke of half-time before Willen completed the turnaround after he scored from the penalty spot early in the second half.
 
The visitors had to defend their lead with a numerical disadvantage for the final six minutes of normal time after Bassel Jradi’s sending off, but Totchtawan Sripan’s men were able to hold on for the three points.

Group G: Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) 3-0 Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI)

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

Group G: Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) 3-0 Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI)

Yokohama: Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos were made to work hard by Kaya FC-Iloilo of the Philippines before eventually running out 3-0 winners in their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 match on Wednesday.

The Marinos now have six points after three matches in Group G and will fancy their chances of another win when the two sides meet again on November 7 in the reverse fixture in Manila.

Group G: Incheon United FC (KOR) 0-2 Shandong Taishan FC (CHN)

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

Group G: Incheon United FC (KOR) 0-2 Shandong Taishan FC (CHN)

Incheon: Substitute Cryzan scored within three minutes of his introduction to send Chinese Super League side Shandong Taishan on their way to a 2-0 win over hosts Incheon United and move level on points with the K-League side in Group G of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Wednesday.

Cryzan struck from distance in the 58th minute after being introduced for Li Yuanyi as his arrival swung the game in Shandong’s favour and boosted his club’s hopes of taking a place in the knockout rounds.

Marouane Fellaini then added a second three minutes from time to take Shandong onto six points from their first three games, handing Incheon their first loss of the campaign in the process following opening wins over Yokohama F Marinos and Kaya FC-Iloilo.

Ronaldo's focus on Al Nassr, not records

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

Ronaldo's focus on Al Nassr, not records

Riyadh: His double against Al Duhail SC took Cristiano Ronaldo's AFC Champions League™ haul to three goals but the Portuguese star said he is not chasing records in his debut campaign.

Having netted once in the Matchday Two win against FC Istiklol, Ronaldo was at his best on Tuesday, firing home the third and fourth as Al Nassr registered a thrilling 4-3 victory over Qatar's Al Duhail for a perfect nine points. 

Al Ain's determination pleases Schreuder

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

Al Ain's determination pleases Schreuder

Al Ain: Head coach Alfred Schreuder was pleased with his team's focus and resilience after Al Ain defeated Al Fayha 4-1 in Group A of the AFC Champions League™ 2023-24 on Tuesday.

A brace from Kaku and Kouame Kouaido's effort gave Al Ain a comfortable lead before Nawaf Al Harthi capitalised on a late error by Khalid Eisa to score for Al Fayha. 
 
Soufiane Rahimi, however, netted Al Ain's fourth in the 90th minute as the United Arab Emirates side maintained their perfect start to the campaign.

Oniki expects higher standards from Kawasaki

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

Oniki expects higher standards from Kawasaki

Pathum Thani: Kawasaki Frontale head coach Toru Oniki does not want his team to rest on their laurels following their 4-2 win over BG Pathum United of Thailand in their AFC Champions League™ 2023-24 Group I encounter on Tuesday. 

The score was level at 1-1 after 45 minutes but Kawasaki kicked up a notch to score three goals as they made it three wins out of three.

Hong: This one is for the Ulsan fans

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

Hong: This one is for the Ulsan fans

Ulsan: Hong Myung-bo was extremely proud to see Ulsan Hyundai overcome adversity to claim a 3-1 win over Johor Darul Ta’zim in their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Group I match on Tuesday.

The Korean side raced to a 3-0 lead after only 18 minutes but Kim Tae-hwan’s sending off in the 36th minute threatened to derail their chances of winning the game.

However, despite the Malaysian side pulling one back through Bergson at the start of the second half, the Tigers maintained their composure to see out the game.

Pohang’s Kim delighted with tactical masterclass against Urawa

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

Pohang’s Kim delighted with tactical masterclass against Urawa

Saitama: Pohang Steelers signalled their title aspirations by defeating defending champions Urawa Red Diamonds 2-0 in Group J of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday.

Goals from Jeong Jae-hee and Goh Young-jun powered the 2009 winners to a third consecutive win with head coach Kim Gi-dong pleased to see the players executing his plans perfectly at Saitama Stadium.