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. 

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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.

Europe Wrap: Ghoddos stunner for Brentford; Doan nets first of the season

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

Europe Wrap: Ghoddos stunner for Brentford; Doan nets first of the season

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran international Saman Ghoddos scored his first goal for Brentford for two years in the Bees’ 3-0 win against Burnley on Saturday while Korean duo Son Heung-min and Hwang Hee-chan extended their purple patches in the Premier League.

Ritsu Doan's header sent SC Freiburg on course to secure the three points in a meeting with Japanese compatriot Takuma Asano’s VfL Bochum in Germany while the Samurai Blue trio of Kyogo Furuhashi, Daizen Maeda and Tomoki Iwata all scored in a Celtic victory in Scotland. 
 
Australia’s Mathew Ryan kept another clean sheet in the Netherlands, Philippines’ Katrina Guillou netted in the Swedish women’s league and Iran striker Sardar Azmoun impressed in a late win for AS Roma in Italy, so join the-AFC.com as we find out how the Asian stars performed in Europe over the past week. 

Japan at the AFC Asian Cup™

Fri, 20 Oct, 2023

Japan at the AFC Asian Cup™

Kuala Lumpur: Despite being latecomers to the AFC Asian Cup™, Japan's record in terms of title triumphs is unsurpassed.

As they seek to win a record-extending fifth title at Qatar 2023, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts & figures of the Samurai Blue.