Postecoglou leads Yokohama F. Marinos to J.League title

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Postecoglou leads Yokohama F. Marinos to J.League title

Tokyo: Yokohama F.Marinos' clinched the J.League title on Saturday to end a 15-year wait as head coach Ange Postecoglou created history by becoming the first Australian to win the Japanese title.

Ten-men Yokohama defeated eventual runners-up FC Tokyo 3-0 before a sell-out crowd of 64,000 at the Nissan Stadium to clinch their fourth J.League crown.

The win assures Yokohama - who finished on 70 points - a place in the 2020 AFC Champions League group stage.

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Shanghai Shenhua lift fifth Chinese FA Cup

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Shanghai Shenhua lift fifth Chinese FA Cup

Shanghai: Shanghai Shenhua came back from a first leg deficit to beat Shandong Luneng 3-0 in the 2019 Chinese FA Cup final, winning 3-1 on aggregate to claim their fifth title on Friday. 

Shanghai overturned the first leg deficit with three second half goals from Kim Shin-wook, Stephan El Shaarawy and Alexander N'Doumbou.

After a goalless firat half, Kim - who joined Shanghai last July - was influential in the second period with the Korea Republic international firing home a half-volley to break the deadlock on the hour mark.

ACL 2019: 6 Breakout Stars

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL 2019: 6 Breakout Stars

Kuala Lumpur: The 2019 AFC Champions League witnessed a number of young players across Asia announce their arrival in the Continent’s biggest club competition as they displayed their potential in abundance. 

From fabulous goals to mature performances and even a record-breaking feat, the next generation of stars was a welcome addition to the tournament. The-AFC.com has selected six of the best, who we can look forward to seeing much more of in the future.

ACL 2019: 5 Great Games

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL 2019: 5 Great Games

Kuala Lumpur: We're just days away from the Group Stage draw for the 2020 AFC Champions League on December 10. Before then, the-AFC.com looks back at some of the enthralling action the Continent's fans were treated to in this year's competition.

Last-minute winners, extraordinary come-from-behind victories and one-man show stealers, the 2019 AFC Champions League underlined its status as the premier club competition in Asia.

We reflect on five matches that displayed some of the best of the action from the prestigious tournament.

Vote for your best goal of AFC Champions League 2019 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vote for your best goal of AFC Champions League 2019 

Kuala Lumpur: With Asia's most prestigious club competition finished for another year, we reflect on some of the greatest goals from the 2019 edition and ask you the fans to select your favourite.

Long-range screamers, acrobatic scissor kicks, stunning free-kicks and superb team moves, the 2019 AFC Champions League saw goals from all angles and distances that stunned and delighted lovers of Asian football across the Continent.

UPDATE: Voting has now concluded – CLICK to find out who was selected as the best goal of AFC Champions League 2019

Super 7 for Al Hilal SFC 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Super 7 for Al Hilal SFC 

Kuala Lumpur: Al Hilal SFC ended a long wait for the AFC Champions League title by winning the 2019 edition on Sunday, firmly re-establishing themselves as the most successful club in Asia.

Al Hilal, with six Continental titles in their trophy cabinet, were already the most successful club in Asia but the Saudi Arabian club had to wait 17 years for their seventh crown.

Al Hilal's first taste of Continental glory - having finished runners-up in 1986 and 1987 - came in 1991 when they won the Asian Club Championship.

Participation in ACL vital for players' development, says Malaysia's Tan

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Participation in ACL vital for players' development, says Malaysia's Tan

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia are right up there challenging for a place in the next round of the Asian Qualifiers and head coach Tan Cheng Hoe knows the reason why - Johor Darul Ta'zim's participation in the AFC Champions League.

The Malaysian champions made their group stage bow in the 2019 AFC Champions League and, despite not advancing, turned heads with fighting performances which included defeating 2018 winners Kashima Antlers.

With Johor Darul Ta'zim providing the core of the players for the Malaysia national team fighting for a place in the next round of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and a confirmed slot in the AFC Asian Cup China 2023, Tan said the experience of playing against Asia's top clubs have benefitted Harimau Malaya.

Tan shares his thoughts with the-AFC.com.