Mora rallies Johor Darul Ta’zim to build on historic victory

Sat, 16 Apr, 2022

Mora rallies Johor Darul Ta’zim to build on historic victory

Johor Bahru: Prior to Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT)’s 5-0 masterclass against Guangzhou FC in Friday’s Group I opener, the Southern Tigers had managed just three victories since their debut in the AFC Champions League™ in 2019, with the single-goal margin the common denominator across all three triumphs.

Not only was Friday’s commanding spectacle JDT’s best-ever start to the AFC Champions League™, but it was also their biggest winning margin on Asia’s pinnacle club stage and head coach Benjamin Mora is confident his charges will carry the momentum as they seek to navigate past the group stage for the first time. 

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Daegu’s Gama hails team for massive win

Sat, 16 Apr, 2022

Daegu’s Gama hails team for massive win

Buriram: Daegu FC head coach Alexandre Gama praised his team for executing their plans perfectly to pick up their first win in Group F of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 on Friday. 

The K League outfit scored seven unanswered goals to secure the three points against Shandong Taishan FC at the Buriram City Stadium to sit top of the standings, with Urawa Red Diamonds in second place on goal difference. 

Melbourne City’s Kisnorbo impressed by response to AFC Champions League™ challenge

Sat, 16 Apr, 2022

Melbourne City’s Kisnorbo impressed by response to AFC Champions League™ challenge

Pathum Thani: Melbourne City FC head coach Patrick Kisnorbo was full of praise for his players, after they emerged from the club’s first ever AFC Champions League™ fixture with a 1-1 draw against BG Pathum United in Group G on Friday. 

The Australian champions had to deal with warm conditions, the absence of a trio of key midfielders and the new experience of playing in Asia’s top competition at Pathum Thani Stadium, but a fast start saw them take the lead through Andrew Nabbout’s 25-yard rocket midway through the first half. 

In-form group hosts BG Pathum responded in style to draw level through veteran Thai international Teerasil Dangda in the 35th minute, before both sides had chances to claim all three points in a keenly contested second half.

Oniki lauds Kawasaki’s fighting spirit, Hong backs Ulsan’s Jo to rebound

Sat, 16 Apr, 2022

Oniki lauds Kawasaki’s fighting spirit, Hong backs Ulsan’s Jo to rebound

Johor Bahru: Kawasaki Frontale head coach Toru Oniki hailed his charges for their spirited display after the J.League leaders snatched an injury-time equaliser in their AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group I opener against two-time champions Ulsan Hyundai on Friday. 

Just when it seemed the Japanese side were on the brink of defeat, substitute Shintaro Kurumaya’s left footed shot towards the bottom right corner of Jo Hyeon-woo’s goal, after an uncharacteristic mid-air fumble by the Korea Republic custodian, gifted Kawasaki a precious point in an intense battle between the two East Asian giants.

Group I: Bergson stars as Johor Darul Ta’zim flex muscles against Guangzhou FC

Thu, 21 Apr, 2022

Group I: Bergson stars as Johor Darul Ta’zim flex muscles against Guangzhou FC

Johor Bahru: Johor Darul Ta’zim kicked off their AFC Champions League™ 2022 campaign in style with an emphatic 5-0 victory over Guangzhou FC in their Group A opener at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on Friday. 

The eight-time Malaysian Super League champions clinched their best-ever start in the AFC Champions League, courtesy of an inspired performance by Brazilian ace Bergson.  

Group I: Kawasaki Frontale's late show denies Ulsan Hyundai victory

Sat, 16 Apr, 2022

Group I: Kawasaki Frontale's late show denies Ulsan Hyundai victory

Johor Bahru: Asian heavyweights Kawasaki Frontale and two-time champions Ulsan Hyundai battled to a 1-1 draw in their AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group I opener at the Tan Sri Dato' Hj Hassan Yunos Stadium on Friday.

Super sub Shintaro Kurumaya’s effort in the fourth minute of stoppage saw the Japanese side snatch a last-gasp equaliser against Ulsan as both sides settled for a point.