Group I: Bergson stars as Johor Darul Ta’zim flex muscles against Guangzhou FC

Thu, 21 Apr, 2022

Group I: Bergson stars as Johor Darul Ta’zim flex muscles against Guangzhou FC

Johor Bahru: Johor Darul Ta’zim kicked off their AFC Champions League™ 2022 campaign in style with an emphatic 5-0 victory over Guangzhou FC in their Group A opener at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on Friday. 

The eight-time Malaysian Super League champions clinched their best-ever start in the AFC Champions League, courtesy of an inspired performance by Brazilian ace Bergson.  

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Group I: Kawasaki Frontale's late show denies Ulsan Hyundai victory

Sat, 16 Apr, 2022

Group I: Kawasaki Frontale's late show denies Ulsan Hyundai victory

Johor Bahru: Asian heavyweights Kawasaki Frontale and two-time champions Ulsan Hyundai battled to a 1-1 draw in their AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group I opener at the Tan Sri Dato' Hj Hassan Yunos Stadium on Friday.

Super sub Shintaro Kurumaya’s effort in the fourth minute of stoppage saw the Japanese side snatch a last-gasp equaliser against Ulsan as both sides settled for a point. 

Group F: Rampant Daegu cruise past Shandong Taishan

Thu, 21 Apr, 2022

Group F: Rampant Daegu cruise past Shandong Taishan

Buriram: Daegu FC were at their best to defeat Shandong Taishan FC 7-0 in their opening AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group F match at the Buriram City Stadium on Friday.

Daegu were simply too strong for a youthful Shandong and the Korea Republic club will be satisfied to have kicked off their campaign on such an emphatic note ahead of tougher challenges in the group. 

Group G: BG Pathum, Melbourne City battle to a stalemate

Sat, 16 Apr, 2022

Group G: BG Pathum, Melbourne City battle to a stalemate

Pathum Thani: Melbourne City FC secured their first AFC Champions League™ point, earning a 1-1 draw in their Matchday One clash against Group G hosts BG Pathum United at Pathum Thani Arena on Friday.

The A-League champions looked set for a winning debut when Andrew Nabbout fired them ahead in the 22nd minute, but Teerasil Dangda’s equaliser 13 minutes later meant the spoils were shared in an entertaining contest between two sides with knockout stage ambitions.

The match was the first of 12 to be held in Pathum Thani over the next 16 days, with Jeonnam Dragons of Korea Republic and Filipino outfit United City FC completing the four-team group.

Preview - Group H: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR) v Sydney FC (AUS)

Sat, 16 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group H: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR) v Sydney FC (AUS)

Ho Chi Minh City: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are clear on their expectations going into the AFC Champions League™ 2022 - to do better than last year.

The two-time champions exited at the quarter-final stage in 2021, with domestic rivals Ulsan Hyundai showing them the exit, and head coach Kim Sang-sik said he expects a better outing this time around, starting with Saturday's opening Group H encounter against Sydney FC.

Preview - Group H: Hoang Anh Gia Lai (VIE) v Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)

Thu, 21 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group H: Hoang Anh Gia Lai (VIE) v Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)

Ho Chi Minh City: Kiatisuk Senamuang has urged his Hoang Anh Gia Lai players to embrace the opportunity the AFC Champions League™ presents them as the Vietnamese club prepare to make a return to the continental competition for the first time since 2005.

Hoang Anh Gia Lai will open their Group H account against Japan's Yokohama F. Marinos on Saturday and Thailand legend Kiatisuk said it would be a proud occasion for his team.

Preview - Group J: Kitchee SC (HKG) v Chiangrai United (THA)

Sat, 16 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group J: Kitchee SC (HKG) v Chiangrai United (THA)

Buriram: Hong Kong side Kitchee FC and Thai outfit Chiangrai United have their eyes set on an opening statement win ahead of their AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group J encounter on Saturday. 

Kitchee, who missed out on the knockout stage last season despite finishing as Group J runners-up, are keen to make the Round of 16 this time around. 

The reigning Hong Kong Premier League champions will look to create more history after already making headlines in 2018 by becoming the first club from Hong Kong to win an AFC Champions League™ Group Stage match.