Hong: Ulsan have more to offer

Wed, 13 Dec, 2023

Hong: Ulsan have more to offer

Ulsan: Hong Myung-bo believes Ulsan Hyundai are capable of much more after reversing a two-goal deficit to hold Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale 2-2 to secure their spot in the AFC Champions League™ 2023-24  Round of 16 on Tuesday.

The point earned was enough for two-time AFC Champions League winners Ulsan to take one of the three best runners-up berths from the East zone in the knockout stage following Melbourne City’s earlier draw with Zhejiang FC. The K League 1 champions finished on 10 points, with Kawasaki topping Group I with 16.

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league/video/acl_-_group_i_|_ulsan_hyundai_fc_kor_2_-_2_kawasaki_frontale_jpn.html

www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/2997301.html

www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/2997305.html

Shinoda proud of history-makers Ventforet

Wed, 13 Dec, 2023

Shinoda proud of history-makers Ventforet

Buriram: Japan's Ventforet Kofu ensured their fairytale run would continue after their 3-2 win over Buriram United in Tuesday’s AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Group H tie saw them top the group and seal a historic spot in the Round of 16.

The tournament debutants needed all three points to become the first second division side to advance to the AFC Champions League knockout stage and head coach Yoshiyuki Shinoda was immensely proud of his team’s efforts. 

Player to Watch: Musa Al Taamari (Jordan)

Wed, 13 Dec, 2023

Player to Watch: Musa Al Taamari (Jordan)

Kuala Lumpur: Five years ago, Musa Al Taamari was making his first steps in the AFC Cup™ on loan at Jordanian club Al Jazira. Today he has already broken all sorts of records to stake a claim for being the greatest player his country has ever produced.

As Jordan dream of surpassing their best-ever AFC Asian Cup™ result - quarter-final finishes in 2004 and 2011 - the hopes of the nation rest on the shoulders of their 26-year-old mercurial winger Al Taamari, a man nicknamed by many as ‘The Jordanian Messi’.
 
The unlimited ambition of the Amman-born player has seen him climb new heights season after season since making his senior debut for Shabab Al Ordon and Jordan in 2016. His six AFC Cup goals at Al Jazeera helped the Jordanian side reach the West Zonal Final for the first time in their history in the 2018 edition, and soon after he was on his way to start a European adventure that has seen him play in three countries so far.

Al Ittihad cruise past Auckland City

Wed, 13 Dec, 2023

Al Ittihad cruise past Auckland City

Jeddah: Al Ittihad started their FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 campaign in style, brushing aside New Zealand’s Auckland City FC 3-0 at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Tuesday.

With the victory, Al Ittihad set up a clash with record African champions Al Ahly of Egypt at the same ground on Friday.

#U20WAC draw to set stage for eagerly anticipated Uzbekistan 2024

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

#U20WAC draw to set stage for eagerly anticipated Uzbekistan 2024

Kuala Lumpur: The final cast of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 will discover their Group Stage opponents on Friday, December 15, 3pm during the official Final Draw ceremony at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

Eight teams will feature at the 11th edition of the tournament, which is set to be hosted by Uzbekistan for the first time and scheduled to run from March 3 to 16, 2024.