Olaroiu: Sharjah will be ready for Tractor

Wed, 16 Aug, 2023

Olaroiu: Sharjah will be ready for Tractor

Sharjah: Head coach Cosmin Olaroiu is looking forward to the AFC Champions League 2023/24 playoffs after Sharjah FC defeated Bashundhara Kings of Bangladesh 2-0 in their preliminary tie on Tuesday.

Brazilian Luanzinho netted both goals as UAE Pro League side Sharjah set up a meeting with Tractor FC of Islamic Republic of Iran next Tuesday for a spot in the group stage. 

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Chu: Superior fitness powered Haiphong past Hong Kong Rangers

Wed, 16 Aug, 2023

Chu: Superior fitness powered Haiphong past Hong Kong Rangers

Hong Kong: Haiphong FC head coach Chu Dinh Nghiem felt his team’s superior fitness was the key to securing their place in next week’s AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 playoff against Incheon United after the V.League 1 side handed Hong Kong Rangers a 4-1 defeat in extra-time on Tuesday.

The Vietnamese needed a late equaliser from Nguyen Tuan Anh to take the game into 30 minutes of extra-time at Mongkok Stadium after Yumemi Kanda had given Rangers the lead, but Yuri Mamute’s brace either side of a header from Martin Lo meant Haiphong advanced.

Vilda: Carmona's work of art the defining factor for Spain

Wed, 16 Aug, 2023

Vilda: Carmona's work of art the defining factor for Spain

Auckland: Defender Olga Carmona conjured up "a work of art" to send Spain into their first FIFA Women's World Cup final on Tuesday and a clash with Australia or England.

The skipper capped a frenetic ending to the semi-final at Eden Park in Auckland with a rocket to give Spain a thrilling 2-1 victory over Sweden.
 
Proceedings seemed to be meandering towards extra time before suddenly bursting to life when substitute Salma Paralluelo put Spain ahead with nine minutes left.
 
Rebecka Blomqvist equalised in the 88th minute only for full-back Carmona to score with a superb shot in off the underside of the crossbar from the edge of the box 60 seconds later.

Europe Wrap: Kubo scores in La Liga opener; Lee makes PSG debut

Wed, 16 Aug, 2023

Europe Wrap: Kubo scores in La Liga opener; Lee makes PSG debut

Kuala Lumpur: Takefusa Kubo began from where he left off last season in Spain as the Japan international scored in Real Sociedad's 1-1 draw against Girona in San Sebastian on Saturday during the opening weekend of the 2023-24 La Liga season.

In France, Korea Republic attacking midfielder Lee Kang-in made his Ligue 1 debut for Paris Saint-Germain in a goalless draw against FC Lorient after his move from Spain while his compatriot Kim Min-jae made his Bayern Munich bow as a substitute during the DFL-Supercup tie in Germany.
 
Australian manager Ange Postecoglou took charge of Tottenham Hotspur in England’s Premier League for the first time, Japanese star Kanya Fujimoto bagged a double in Portugal and Iraq’s Amir Al Ammari was on target in Sweden, so join the-AFC.com as we find out how the Asian stars performed in Europe over the past week. 

Preliminary: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (UAE) 3-0 Al Wehdat (JOR)

Thu, 17 Aug, 2023

Preliminary: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (UAE) 3-0 Al Wehdat (JOR)

Dubai: United Arab Emirates side Shabab Al Ahli Dubai came alive in the second half to triumph 3-0 over Jordan's Al Wehdat in the 2023/24 AFC Champions League™ preliminary round match played at the Rashid Stadium on Tuesday. 

After a goalles opening half, the Red Knights sprung into action in the second period to send the 2015 runners-up a step closer to the group stage.
 
Shabab Al Ahli will now meet Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr in the playoffs on August 22 to decide who secures a place in Asia's most prestigious club competition.

Preliminary: Sharjah FC (UAE) 2-0 Bashundhara Kings (BAN)

Thu, 17 Aug, 2023

Preliminary: Sharjah FC (UAE) 2-0 Bashundhara Kings (BAN)

Sharjah: Sharjah FC of the United Arab Emirates powered into the playoff round of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 with a 2-0 win over Bashundhara Kings of Bangladesh in their preliminary tie on Tuesday. 

The win means Sharjah will meet Tractor FC of Islamic Republic of Iran next week for a spot in the group stage. 

Preliminary: AGMK FC (UZB) 1-0 Al Seeb Club (OMA)

Thu, 17 Aug, 2023

Preliminary: AGMK FC (UZB) 1-0 Al Seeb Club (OMA)

Olmaliq: Uzbekistan's AGMK FC edged Al Seeb Club of Oman 1-0 in their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 preliminary round tie at the AMMC Sports Complex on Tuesday. 

The victory means AGMK will meet Qatar's Al Arabi SC in the playoffs next week for a place in the group stage.