Erbil: Head coach Jose Morais was left to rue a missed opportunity after Sepahan FC were held to a 2-2 draw by Air Force Club in Group C of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Monday.
Jeddah: Al Ittihad head coach Nuno Espirito Santo was delighted with his team's performance as the two-time AFC Champions League™ winners kicked off their 2023/24 campaign with an impressive 3-0 win over AGMK of Uzbekistan on Monday.
Muscat: Al Ahed head coach Raafat Mohammed believes his side's AFC Cup™ 2023/24 win over Al Nahda will galvanise his players into reaching the knockout stage.
Pune: Nassaji Mazandaran head coach Sayyed Mehdi Rahmati hailed his players after the Islamic Republic of Iran club marked their AFC Champions League™ debut with a 2-0 win over India's Mumbai City on Monday.
Europe Wrap: Taremi winner for Porto; Oda nets in Hearts victory
Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran striker Mehdi Taremi opened his account for the new Primeira Liga season in Portugal as his first-half strike proved enough for FC Porto to edge Estrela da Amadora 1-0 and maintain their unbeaten start to their new campaign.
Group C: Air Force Club (IRQ) 2-2 Sepahan FC (IRN)
Arbil: Iraq’s Air Force Club and Islamic Republic of Iran’s Sepahan FC played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in their opening AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Group C match at the Franso Hariri Stadium on Monday.