Mercurial Al Dawsari shows his class

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Mercurial Al Dawsari shows his class

Namangan: Missing one penalty, let alone two, can shatter the confidence of a player but Salem Al Dawsari is not your average player.

Having failed to convert from the spot in the 11th and 68th minutes, the Al Hilal SFC captain then grabbed the headlines with a stunning goal to seal the Saudi Arabian side's win against Navbahor of Uzbekistan in Group D of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday.
 
The 2-0 victory also secured two-time AFC Champions League winners Al Hilal their spot in the Round of 16. 

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Al Ain's Crespo unperturbed by Pakhtakor defeat

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Al Ain's Crespo unperturbed by Pakhtakor defeat

Al Ain: Head coach Hernan Crespo was not worried despite Al Ain falling to a 3-1 defeat against Pakhtakor FC in Group A of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday.

With the UAE side having already qualified for the Round of 16 with two matches to spare, the newly-appointed Crespo used Tuesday's match at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium to give his fringe players match exposure. 

Young Incheon players make Cho proud

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Young Incheon players make Cho proud

Incheon: Head coach Cho Sung-Hwan said his Incheon United players showed great determination for their 2-1 win over Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos in Group G of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday.

Incheon controlled the game, taking a two-goal lead before F. Marinos pulled one back late in the game, as the Korea Republic side reignited their chances of reaching the knockout stage.

Choi: Superior fitness powered Shandong past Kaya FC

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Choi: Superior fitness powered Shandong past Kaya FC

Jinan: A superb second half display saw Shandong Taishan FC walk away with a 6-1 win over Kaya FC-Iloilo in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday, much to the delight of head coach Choi Kang-hee.

The Korean tactician oversaw his charges turn the game around in superb fashion having gone behind on 21 minutes, giving their fans at the Jinan Olympics Sports Centre much to cheer for in their final home game in Group G.

Ulsan’s Hong pleased to pass tough BG Pathum test

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Ulsan’s Hong pleased to pass tough BG Pathum test

Pathum Thani: Ulsan Hyundai saw two different sides of BG Pathum United but ultimately secured a 3-1 win that enabled the Korea Republic side to confirm that they will finish no lower than second in Group I of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24.

Ulsan hold a three-point lead over Johor Darul Ta’zim and despite one round of matches remaining, the Koreans cannot be overtaken by the Malaysian champions because of a better head-to-head record.
 
With the top spot secured by Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale, Ulsan’s only hope for a place in the Round of 16 is via the three best East group stage runners-up route.

Oniki wants Kawasaki to remain grounded

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Oniki wants Kawasaki to remain grounded

Kawasaki: Head coach Toru Oniki is not getting carried away despite Kawasaki Frontale's impressive 5-0 win over Johor Darul Ta'zim in Group I of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday.

The win at the Todoroki Stadium assured the Japanese outfit their Round of 16 spot ahead of their Matchday Six encounter against Ulsan Hyundai in Korea Republic on December 12, while JDT face Thailand’s BG Pathum United.

Salah hails resilient Al Kahraaba

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Salah hails resilient Al Kahraaba

Kuwait City: Head coach Luay Salah said Al Kahrabaa SC's strong will was the reason behind the Iraqi side defeating Kuwait SC in their AFC Cup 2023/24™ tie on Tuesday.

Mahmood Khaleel Al Badri scored the winner in the 74th minute and Al Kahrabaa will confirm the Group B top spot and a berth in the knockout stage with victory over Syria's Al Ittihad Al Ahli Aleppo on December 11. 

Thailand seeking to shine

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Thailand seeking to shine

Kuala Lumpur: Thailand have not been able to reproduce their success at the Southeast Asian level on the continental stage and they will be determined to make an impact in Group F of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™. 

They will, however, have to be at their best to navigate past pre-tournament favourites Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyz Republic and Oman in Group F.