Hong pleased Ulsan excelled in Ventforet test

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

Hong pleased Ulsan excelled in Ventforet test

Ulsan: Head coach Hong Myung-bo was happy to see Ulsan Hyundai FC getting their season off to a resounding start after defeating Ventforet Kofu 3-0 in their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Round of 16 first leg match on Thursday.

Fielding three new signings in Kim Min-woo, Ko Seung-beom and Hwang Seok-ho in his starting line-up, Hong’s gamble paid off handsomely as the two-time AFC Champions League winners look well placed for a fifth appearance in the quarter-finals of the continental showpiece. 

Hong was also delighted for Joo Min-kyu, who scored twice before the break at the Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium and is hopeful the 33-year-old forward will enjoy a big season.

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Petrescu: Injuries have overshadowed good Jeonbuk win

Thu, 15 Feb, 2024

Petrescu: Injuries have overshadowed good Jeonbuk win

Jeonju: Head coach Dan Petrescu had mixed emotions after his Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC side secured a 2-0 win over Pohang Steelers in their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Round of 16 first leg tie on Wednesday.

While the Romanian was pleased with the result, which took Jeonbuk within touching distance of the AFC Champions League quarter-finals for the 11th time since 2004, he was concerned with the number of injuries suffered by his players. 

Al Ain's Crespo satisfied despite Nasaf draw

Thu, 15 Feb, 2024

Al Ain's Crespo satisfied despite Nasaf draw

Qarshi: Head coach Hernan Crespo was not overly disappointed despite his Al Ain side having to share the spoils with FC Nasaf in the first leg of their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Round of 16 tie on Wednesday. 

Both sides struggled in front of goal in a hard-fought encounter but Crespo firmly believes Al Ain will get it right in next Wednesday's return leg on home soil. 

Teamwork is Al Nassr's strength, says Ronaldo

Thu, 15 Feb, 2024

Teamwork is Al Nassr's strength, says Ronaldo

Riyadh: Cristiano Ronaldo believes Al Nassr's solid teamwork will steer them to success on the domestic and local fronts after the Saudi Pro League side took a step towards reaching the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 quarter-finals on Wednesday. 

The Portuguese star's 81st minute strike secured Al Nassr a 1-0 win over Al Fayha in the first leg of their Round of 16 tie.
 
Al Nassr, seeking to win the AFC Champions League title for the first time. struggled to break down their Saudi Arabian rivals despite enjoying almost 77 percent of possession and with 14 shots, three of which were on target. 

Qatar, Jordan surge following AFC Asian Cup™ runs

Thu, 15 Feb, 2024

Qatar, Jordan surge following AFC Asian Cup™ runs

Kuala Lumpur: Qatar and Jordan are Asia's biggest movers in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Thursday.

Qatar moved up 21 spots following their successful defence of their AFC Asian Cup title on Saturday while Jordan, who emerged runners-up in the continental showpiece, improved 17 spots.

UAE enjoy dream start; IR Iran fight back to beat Spain

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

UAE enjoy dream start; IR Iran fight back to beat Spain

Dubai: United Arab Emirates kicked off their FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai Group A campaign with a 2-1 win over Egypt on Thursday.

Islamic Republic of Iran also got off to a victorious start, defeating Spain 3-1 on penalties after their opening Group B tie ended in a sensational 6-6 draw with the Central Asian side coming back from 5-2 down to snatch the win.