Preview - Group A: Ahal FC (TKM) v Pakhtakor FC (UZB)

Mon, 06 Nov, 2023

Preview - Group A: Ahal FC (TKM) v Pakhtakor FC (UZB)

Ashgabat: Pakhtakor FC will expect more of the same when they travel to face Ahal FC in Group A of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday.

The Uzbekistan champions snapped a losing run on the continental stage to defeat their regional rivals on Matchday Two to revive their hopes of advancing to the knockout stage.

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Preview - Group I: Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) v Ulsan Hyundai FC (KOR)

Mon, 06 Nov, 2023

Preview - Group I: Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) v Ulsan Hyundai FC (KOR)

Johor Bahru: The Sultan Ibrahim Stadium is set to witness an explosive affair when Johor Darul Ta'zim welcome Ulsan Hyundai FC for an AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Group I tie on Tuesday.

The Malaysian champions desperately need a win after reaching the halfway stage with two defeats while Ulsan need victory to keep group leaders Kawasaki Frontale in sight.

Preview - Group I: Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) v BG Pathum United (THA)

Mon, 06 Nov, 2023

Preview - Group I: Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) v BG Pathum United (THA)

Kawasaki: Kawasaki Frontale will be aiming to move closer to booking their spot in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Round of 16 when they meet BG Pathum United in Group I on Tuesday.

The Japanese side reached the midway stage without dropping a point and will fancy their chances against a BG Pathum United side who have suffered three defeats. 

Preview - Group G: Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI) v Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)

Mon, 06 Nov, 2023

Preview - Group G: Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI) v Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)

Manila: Kaya FC-Iloilo will be braced for a tough 90 minutes when they host Yokohama F. Marinos in Group G of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday.

The Philippines side will head into the tie at the Rizal Memorial Stadium still in search of their first points while Marinos will be aiming to continue their revival after a losing start. 

Preview - Group G: Shandong Taishan FC (CHN) v Incheon United FC (KOR)

Mon, 06 Nov, 2023

Preview - Group G: Shandong Taishan FC (CHN) v Incheon United FC (KOR)

Ji’nan: Shandong Taishan and Incheon United FC square off in Group G of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday knowing defeat could well end their hopes of progressing to the Round of 16.

Shandong played sublime football to defeat their Korea Republic rivals 2-0 when the teams met a fortnight ago, a result which saw the China PR side taking over as the Group G leaders on goal difference.

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal on cruise control, Al Wasl and Al Sadd win big

Mon, 06 Nov, 2023

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal on cruise control, Al Wasl and Al Sadd win big

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC remained unbeaten after defeating Al Fateh 2-0, while Al Nassr stayed hot on their heels with talisman Cristiano Ronaldo leading the way in their victory over Al Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League 2023/24.

League leaders Al Hilal moved four points clear over second placed Al Nassr, who leapfrogged Al Taawoun, following the conclusion of Matchday Ten.

There was also action in UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan, so join the-AFC.com as we review the past week’s domestic action across West Asia. 

ASEAN Wrap: Bangkok beat Port to take lead; Adelaide stay on top

Mon, 06 Nov, 2023

ASEAN Wrap: Bangkok beat Port to take lead; Adelaide stay on top

Kuala Lumpur: Unbeaten Bangkok United posted a 2-0 win over Port FC in a top-of-the-table clash in Thailand on Saturday and took a three-point lead with two games in hand over their beaten opponents. 

After beating defending champions Central Coast Mariners and premiers Melbourne City in their opening matches, Adelaide United held rivals Melbourne Victory 1-1 on Saturday to stay at the top in Australia. 

Johor Darul Ta’zim entered the Malaysia Cup final where they will face Terengganu while matches also took place in Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Myanmar and Cambodia, so join the-AFC.com as we review the week’s action from ASEAN.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Abdysh-Ata retain league title, Istiklol win cup

Mon, 06 Nov, 2023

Central & South Asia Wrap: Abdysh-Ata retain league title, Istiklol win cup

Kant: The 2023 Kyrgyz Premier League came to a close last week with Abdysh-Ata Kant sealing their second straight league title that comes with a place on the continental stage in the 2024/25 AFC Champions League 2.

There were also winners in Tajikistan with FC Istiklol emerging as the Tajikistan Cup champions, their 10th time lifting the coveted trophy.

Over in Uzbekistan, Pakhtakor remained the firm favourites for the league title while in Islamic Republic of Iran, Esteghlal and Persepolis were reined in by Malavan.

Domestic action also took place in Turkmenistan, India and Bhutan - so join the-AFC.com as we get you up to date with the latest from Central and South Asia.

East Asia Wrap: Pohang win FA Cup; Fukuoka script history

Mon, 06 Nov, 2023

East Asia Wrap: Pohang win FA Cup; Fukuoka script history

Hong Kong: A stunning late surge from Pohang Steelers helped them get the better of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the final at the Steelyard on Saturday and win their fifth FA Cup title in Korea Republic to become the joint most successful club in the tournament’s history. 

In Japan, Avispa Fukuoka won the first major piece of silverware in their 41-year history after they defeated Urawa Red Diamonds 2-1 in the final of the J.League Cup in Tokyo’s Japan National Stadium in front of a crowd of nearly 62,000 on Saturday. 
 
Dalian Pro’s six-year stay in the top division came to an end with a defeat on the final matchday in China PR while there were also matches taking place in Hong Kong, Chinese Taipei and Mongolia, so join the-AFC.com as we bring you up to speed with the action from across East Asia.