Group I: Johor Darul Ta'zim hold off Kawasaki Frontale to stay top

Fri, 22 Apr, 2022

Group I: Johor Darul Ta'zim hold off Kawasaki Frontale to stay top

Johor Bahru: Kawasaki Frontale were held to a goalless draw by a determined Johor Darul Ta’zim side in a closely contested battle at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on Thursday, which sees the eight-time Malaysia Super League winners retain pole position in Group I of the AFC Champions League™ 2022.

The Southern Tigers secured a crucial point as they extended their unbeaten run to a record three matches, whilst retaining their two-point lead over their Japanese opponents in Group I.

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Group I: Ulsan Hyundai see off Guangzhou to get back on track

Thu, 21 Apr, 2022

Group I: Ulsan Hyundai see off Guangzhou to get back on track

Johor Bahru: Ulsan Hyundai have given themselves a fighting chance to remain in this season’s AFC Champions League™ after the two-time champions sealed a tenacious 3-0 triumph over Group I opponents Guangzhou FC at the Tan Sri Dato' Hj Hassan Yunos Stadium on Thursday. 

While the victory sees the K League leaders remain in third-place, Hong Myung-bo’s men registered their first win of the campaign to mount the pressure on early pace-setters Johor Darul Ta’zim and Kawasaki Frontale in what promises to be a grandstand finale to top Group I.

Group F: Defensive masterclass sees Shandong Taishan hold Lion City Sailors

Fri, 22 Apr, 2022

Group F: Defensive masterclass sees Shandong Taishan hold Lion City Sailors

Buriram:  Shandong Taishan FC secured their first point after a battling 0-0 draw with Lion City Sailors FC in Group F of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 on Thursday.

Having suffered heavy defeats in their opening two matches, China PR's Shandong produced a gritty defensive display to deny their Singaporean opponents a second successive win. 

Group F: Daegu edge Urawa Red Diamonds to revive hopes

Fri, 22 Apr, 2022

Group F: Daegu edge Urawa Red Diamonds to revive hopes

Buriram: Daegu FC breathed life into their AFC Champions League™ Group F campaign after beating Urawa Red Diamonds 1-0 at the Buriram Stadium on Thursday. 

Zeca’s second half strike proved enough as Daegu secured their second win to draw level with the Japanese club on six points, with three matches left to play. 

Group G: BG Pathum flex muscles to defeat United City

Thu, 21 Apr, 2022

Group G: BG Pathum flex muscles to defeat United City

Pathum Thani: BG Pathum United kept their unbeaten AFC Champions League™ 2022 record intact with a 5-0 win over United City FC at Pathum Thani Stadium on Thursday.

Makoto Teguramori’s men were at times challenged by the Filipino outfit, but Kanokpon Puspakom’s opener gave them room to breathe before a four-goal avalanche saw the margin blow out late in the game.

With seven points of a possible nine secured, BG Pathum remain on course to return to the knockout stage for a second successive year, with United City still without a point at the halfway point of the group stage.

Group G: Melbourne City fight off Jeonnam Dragons

Fri, 22 Apr, 2022

Group G: Melbourne City fight off Jeonnam Dragons

Pathum Thani: First half goals from Carl Jenkinson helped Andrew Nabbout helped Melbourne City FC to an important 2-1 AFC Champions League™ Group G win over Jeonnam Dragons at Pathum Thani Stadium on Thursday.

The duo scored either side of Lee Kyu-huk's equaliser in an action packed first-half, with the Australian club holding on to take their tally to seven points from three games, while an improved Jeonnam fell four points off the pace after dropping a second successive match.

Preview - Group H: Sydney FC (AUS) v Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)

Fri, 22 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group H: Sydney FC (AUS) v Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)

Ho Chi Minh: Friendship will take a backseat when Sydney FC and Yokohama F. Marinos square off in Group H of the AFC Champions League 2022 on Friday. 

Sydney head coach Steve Corica's friendship with Yokohama counterpart Kevin Muscat dates back to their teenage years but neither  can afford a defeat at the San van Dong Thong Nhat Stadium on Friday.

Sydney will head into the match on the back of two draws while Yokohama suffered a 1-0 defeat to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors after having opened their campaign with a 2-1 win over Hoang Anh Gia Lai.

Preview - Group H: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR) v Hoang Anh Gia Lai (VIE)

Fri, 22 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group H: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR) v Hoang Anh Gia Lai (VIE)

Ho Chi Minh: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are exactly where they want to be in the AFC Champions League™ 2022 and head coach Kim Sang-sik has vowed that his side will not relinquish their position at the top of Group H.

The two-time winners seized top spot after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Yokohama F. Marinos on Matchday Two, which followed a 0-0 draw against Sydney FC.

The Korean champions face host club Hoang Anh Gia Lai on Friday but despite being prepared for another tough match under challenging conditions, Kim said he expects a win.

Preview - Group J: Vissel Kobe (JPN) v Chiangrai United (THA)

Fri, 22 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group J: Vissel Kobe (JPN) v Chiangrai United (THA)

Buriram: Head coach Miguel Angel Lotina wants his Vissel Kobe side to dominate proceedings against Chiangrai United in their AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group J fixture on Friday. 

The J1 League side started their campaign with three points against Hong Kong outfit Kitchee SC and are looking for back to back wins in Group J.