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

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

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

Incheon: Incheon United FC will be on a mission to maintain their perfect record when they play Shandong Taishan FC in Group G of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Wednesday.

Incheon are enjoying a dream debut, having stunned Japanese champions Yokohama F. Marinos 4-2 and Kaya FC Iloilo of the Philippines 4-0 to hold a three-point lead at the top of the standings.

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

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

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

Yokohama: Yokohama F. Marinos will expect three points when they host Kaya FC-Iloilo of the Philippines in Group G of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Wednesday.

The Japanese side will believe they have too much quality for a Kaya FC side who have yet to register a point after two matches. 

Preview - Group F: Kitchee SC (HKG) v Bangkok United FC (THA)

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

Preview - Group F: Kitchee SC (HKG) v Bangkok United FC (THA)

Hong Kong: Kitchee SC will be braced for a tough test when they host Bangkok United FC in Group F of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Wednesday. 

Hong Kong's Kitchee have yet to register points on the board after suffering two defeats while Thailand's Bangkok United have a perfect six points.

Preview - Group H: Zhejiang FC (CHN) v Ventforet Kofu (JPN)

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

Preview - Group H: Zhejiang FC (CHN) v Ventforet Kofu (JPN)

Zhejiang: Zhejiang FC will have to be at their best to stop Ventforet Kofu when the two sides clash in Group H of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Wednesday. 

Japanese side Ventforet have kicked off their campaign in fine fashion, accumulating four points to sit behind Melbourne City of Australia on goal difference while China PR's Zhejiang have yet to register a point. 

Preview - Group H: Buriram United (THA) v Melbourne City FC (AUS)

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

Preview - Group H: Buriram United (THA) v Melbourne City FC (AUS)

Buriram: Buriram United will be aiming to bounce back when they play Melbourne City FC in Group H of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Wednesday. 

The Thai side are on three points and need a win to leapfrog Melbourne, who lead the group on goal difference.

Al Hilal's depth pleases Jesus

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

Al Hilal's depth pleases Jesus

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC head coach Jorge Jesus was delighted with the quality of his squad after the two-time AFC Champions League™ winners cruised 6-0 past Mumbai City on Monday.

The resounding win - which saw Serbian Aleksander Mitrovic netting a hat-trick - propelled Al Hilal to the top of the Group D standings, ahead of Uzbekistan's Navbahor on goal difference. 

Pinheiro urges Al Sadd to push on

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

Pinheiro urges Al Sadd to push on

Doha: Head coach Bruno Pinheiro wants Al Sadd SC to make a concerted effort to advance to the Round of 16 after their impressive AFC Champions League™ 2023-24 Group B win against Al Faisaly on Monday.

The Qatar side finally found their best form to defeat Jordan's Al Faisaly 6-0 with Baghdad Bounedjah starring with a hat-trick for their first win of the campaign. 

Olăroiu hails Hosani after Sharjah seize top spot

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

Olăroiu hails Hosani after Sharjah seize top spot

Sharjah: Cosmin Olăroiu hailed goalkeeper Adel Al Hosani after Sharjah FC defeated FC Nasaf 1-0 in their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Group B tie on Monday.

With Sharjah leading 1-0 in stoppage time, the custodian kept out Azizbek Amonov’s spot-kick as the United Arab Emirates club moved to the top of the standings on seven points. 
 
Olăroiu admitted it had been a nervy wait for the full time whistle, with Majed Hassan sent off in added time. 

Santo: Al Ittihad deserved the three points

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

Santo: Al Ittihad deserved the three points

Jeddah: Al Ittihad head coach Nuno Espírito Santo did not hide his delight after his side edged Air Force Club 1-0 in their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Group C tie on Monday.

Despite dominating the match at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Al Ittihad had to wait till the fourth minute of stoppage time to net the winner through Abderrazak Hamdallah.