Preview - Group J: Pohang Steelers (KOR) v Wuhan Three Towns FC (CHN)

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Preview - Group J: Pohang Steelers (KOR) v Wuhan Three Towns FC (CHN)

Pohang: Pohang Steelers will look to move clear at the top when they host Wuhan Three Towns FC in Group J of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Wednesday.

The former AFC Champions League winners impressed in a 4-2 defeat of Hanoi FC on Matchday One to steal a march on their rivals, with Wuhan settling for a 2-2 draw against Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds. 

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Preview - Group F: Kitchee SC (HKG) v Lion City Sailors (SGP)

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Preview - Group F: Kitchee SC (HKG) v Lion City Sailors (SGP)

Hong Kong: There will be no room for error when Kitchee SC and Lion City Sailors square off in Group F of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Wednesday.

Both opened their campaigns with defeats and know that they can't afford to drop more points if they are to stand a chance of advancing to the Round of 16.

Preview - Group H: Ventforet Kofu (JPN) v Buriram United (THA)

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Preview - Group H: Ventforet Kofu (JPN) v Buriram United (THA)

Tokyo: Ventforet Kofu will face another test of their credentials when they entertain Buriram United in Group H of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Wednesday.

The debutants impressed in their goalless draw with Melbourne City FC of Australia on Matchday One but will face a Buriram United side who kicked off their campaign with a resounding 4-1 defeat of China PR's Zhejiang FC.

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.

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.

Europe Wrap: Hwang sinks City; Kubo scores in derby

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

Europe Wrap: Hwang sinks City; Kubo scores in derby

Kuala Lumpur: Hwang Hee-chan stole the headlines as his goal helped Wolves beat Manchester City 2-1 on Saturday while his Korean compatriot Son Heung-min was also on the scoresheet for Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur in their 2-1 win against Liverpool. 

Takefusa Kubo scored in Real Sociedad’s 3-0 derby victory against Athletic Club in Spain and Taichi Fukui became the second Japanese man to represent Bayern Munich as he made his debut for the Bavarians in a cup win against Prussia Munster during the midweek. 
 
Jordan’s Musa Al Taamari bagged an assist and earned a penalty for Montpellier in France, Japanese striker Yuito Suzuki scored in back-to-back games in Denmark and Australia's Martin Boyle was on target twice in Scotland, so join the-AFC.com as we find out how the Asian stars performed in Europe over the past week.