Preview - Group H: Ventforet Kofu (JPN) v Buriram United (THA)

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Preview - Group H: Ventforet Kofu (JPN) v Buriram United (THA)

Tokyo: Ventforet Kofu will face another test of their credentials when they entertain Buriram United in Group H of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Wednesday.

The debutants impressed in their goalless draw with Melbourne City FC of Australia on Matchday One but will face a Buriram United side who kicked off their campaign with a resounding 4-1 defeat of China PR's Zhejiang FC.

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Preview - Group F: Kitchee SC (HKG) v Lion City Sailors (SGP)

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Preview - Group F: Kitchee SC (HKG) v Lion City Sailors (SGP)

Hong Kong: There will be no room for error when Kitchee SC and Lion City Sailors square off in Group F of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Wednesday.

Both opened their campaigns with defeats and know that they can't afford to drop more points if they are to stand a chance of advancing to the Round of 16.

Odeisho: Self belief powered Air Force Club past AGMK

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

Odeisho: Self belief powered Air Force Club past AGMK

Olmaliq: Head coach Ayoub Odeisho applauded his Air Force Club players for yet another fighting performance in their 2-1 win over AGMK FC in Group C of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Monday.

The 19-year-old Ali Jasim scored his third goal in two matches as Iraq's Air Force Club moved top of the group with four points.
 
Jasim's double had sealed Air Force Club a 2-2 draw with Islamic Republic of Iran's Sepahan FC two weeks ago.

Beiranvand hails Persepolis teammates, Al Duhail's Crespo apologises

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

Beiranvand hails Persepolis teammates, Al Duhail's Crespo apologises

Doha: Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand believes Monday's AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 win over Al Duhail SC can spark Persepolis FC's bid to advance to the Round of 16.

Omid Alishah's second half goal sealed a 1-0 win for the two-time AFC Champions League runners-up as they bounced back from an opening day defeat to Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr.

Europe Wrap: Hwang sinks City; Kubo scores in derby

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

Europe Wrap: Hwang sinks City; Kubo scores in derby

Kuala Lumpur: Hwang Hee-chan stole the headlines as his goal helped Wolves beat Manchester City 2-1 on Saturday while his Korean compatriot Son Heung-min was also on the scoresheet for Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur in their 2-1 win against Liverpool. 

Takefusa Kubo scored in Real Sociedad’s 3-0 derby victory against Athletic Club in Spain and Taichi Fukui became the second Japanese man to represent Bayern Munich as he made his debut for the Bavarians in a cup win against Prussia Munster during the midweek. 
 
Jordan’s Musa Al Taamari bagged an assist and earned a penalty for Montpellier in France, Japanese striker Yuito Suzuki scored in back-to-back games in Denmark and Australia's Martin Boyle was on target twice in Scotland, so join the-AFC.com as we find out how the Asian stars performed in Europe over the past week.