Preview - Group E: FC Istiklol (TJK) v Persepolis FC (IRN)

Mon, 06 Nov, 2023

Preview - Group E: FC Istiklol (TJK) v Persepolis FC (IRN)

Dushanbe: Persepolis FC will fancy their chances of another three points when they face FC Istiklol in Group E of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday.

The two-time AFC Champions League runners-up are on six points, five ahead of an Istiklol side who have struggled for form on the continental stage. 

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Preview - Group A: Al Fayha (KSA) v Al Ain FC (UAE)

Mon, 06 Nov, 2023

Preview - Group A: Al Fayha (KSA) v Al Ain FC (UAE)

Riyadh: Al Ain FC will aim to further tighten their grip on a place in the Round of 16 when they face Al Fayha in Group A of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday.

The inaugural AFC Champions League winners have been in fine form on the continental stage, boasting a perfect record heading into the tie at the King Fahd International Stadium.

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.

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.