Preview - Group E: FC Goa relishing AFC Champions League encounter with Persepolis

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - Group E: FC Goa relishing AFC Champions League encounter with Persepolis

Goa: India’s FC Goa will be aiming to push the boundaries once again when they face Group E leaders Persepolis FC of Islamic Republic of Iran in the 2021 AFC Champions League at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday.

The two teams have never met before in the AFC Champions League. Persepolis are top of the table with six points after notching consecutives victories, while second placed FC Goa have kept two clean sheets in back-to-back goalless draws.

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Vote for your Best Goal of 2021 AFC Champions League Matchday Two (West)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vote for your Best Goal of 2021 AFC Champions League Matchday Two (West)

Kuala Lumpur: With a number of dramatic games in the 2021 AFC Champions League on Saturday and Sunday, the-AFC.com has announced the nominees for the Best Goal of Matchday Two (West).

Whether it was world class assists, last-minute equalisers, or simply impressive feats of athleticism, Matchday Two of the 2021 AFC Champions League had it all.

We've selected five of the very best for you to choose from in the poll at the foot of the article.

Analysis: Persepolis and Moghanlou firing on all cylinders in second consecutive AFC Champions League win

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Analysis: Persepolis and Moghanlou firing on all cylinders in second consecutive AFC Champions League win

Goa: Last year's AFC Champions League finalists Persepolis FC put three past Al Rayyan on Saturday after an excellent second-half display which saw them remain top of Group E. 

Inspired by former Paykan FC striker Shahriyar Moghanlou – on loan from Portuguese side CD Santa Clara – the Iranian champions made a statement of intent as they came from a goal down to defeat their Qatari opponents 3-1 at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

The-AFC.com dives into some of the key takeaways from the game.

Dheeraj Singh was like Superman for FC Goa in AFC Champions League tie with Al Wahda, says Ferrando

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Dheeraj Singh was like Superman for FC Goa in AFC Champions League tie with Al Wahda, says Ferrando

Goa: Head coach Juan Ferrando was full of praise for Dheeraj Singh whose heroics against United Arab Emirates’ Al Wahda earned FC Goa a 0-0 stalemate in Group E of the 2021 AFC Champions League on Saturday.

The 20-year-old stole the show with a string of fine saves at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium which led Ferrando into giving his goalkeeper the moniker ‘Superman’.

Dheeraj Singh has made a total of nine saves after two matches played and six of those came against Al Wahda.

Majidi credits Esteghlal for clinching tough three points, Ilic remains confident of Al Shorta's AFC Champions League hopes

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Majidi credits Esteghlal for clinching tough three points, Ilic remains confident of Al Shorta's AFC Champions League hopes

Jeddah: Esteghlal FC's 3-0 win against Al Shorta FC in the 2021 AFC Champions League on Sunday was not as easy as the scoreline suggests, head coach Farhad Majidi said.

Goals from Mohammad Naderi, Farshid Esmaeili and Cheick Diabaté at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium steered the Tehran giants to their second win in Group C, with Esteghlal's task seemingly made easier following Hussam Kadhim's red card in the 11th minute.

The result made it two wins on the trot for Esteghlal - who had defeated Al Ahli Saudi FC 5-2 in their opener - but Majidi said his side had to fight hard to get past a determined Al Shorta.

Micale: Clinical first half paved way for Al Hilal's AFC Champions League victory against Shabab Al Ahli

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Micale: Clinical first half paved way for Al Hilal's AFC Champions League victory against Shabab Al Ahli

Riyadh: Head coach Rogério Micale praised Al Hilal SFC's fast start against Shabab Al Ahli Dubai on Sunday as the Saudi Arabia side cruised to a 2-0 win to top Group A of the 2021 AFC Champions League.

Clinical finishes in the first half from Bafétimbi Gomis and André Carrillo gave the 2019 AFC Champions League winners a lead that never came under any threat as Al Hilal sealed their first win of this year's competition after being held 2-2 by AGMK FC of Uzbekistan on Matchday One.

Al Duhail's Lamouchi disappointed with late AFC Champions League draw, Reghecampf praises Al Ahli Saudi's fighting spirit

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Al Duhail's Lamouchi disappointed with late AFC Champions League draw, Reghecampf praises Al Ahli Saudi's fighting spirit

Jeddah: Head coach Sabri Lamouchi was disappointed with Al Duhail SC's late 1-1 draw with Al Ahli Saudi FC in their 2021 AFC Champions League Group C tie on Sunday.

Michael Olunga gave the Qatar side the lead before the break but Al Ahli striker Omar Al Soma scored a stoppage time equaliser to salvage his side a point.

The result meant Al Duhail - who had opened their campaign with a 2-0 win over Al Shorta of Iraq - trail group leaders Esteghlal FC of Islamic Republic of Iran by two points heading into their clash on Wednesday.