Preview - Group I: Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) v Kawasaki Frontale (JPN)

Sun, 24 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group I: Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) v Kawasaki Frontale (JPN)

Johor Bahru: Custodian Farizal Marlias’s involvement in this year’s AFC Champions League™ was hanging in the balance after the Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) skipper suffered a head injury just days prior to the start of Group I. 

Fast forward to Match Day Four on Sunday, the Malaysian international is savouring the experience of spearheading the Group I leaders’ bid in securing a place in the Round of 16 for the first time as they look to overcome Kawasaki Frontale, who remain hot on their heels with just two points separating the sides.

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Preview - Group G: Jeonnam Dragons (KOR) v Melbourne City FC (AUS)

Sat, 23 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group G: Jeonnam Dragons (KOR) v Melbourne City FC (AUS)

Pathum Thani: Melbourne City FC head coach Patrick Kisnorbo has backed his side to create enough chances to continue their strong AFC Champions League™ 2022 start when they face Jeonnam Dragons for the second time in four days on Sunday.

The Australian champions prevailed against Jeonnam on Thursday despite creating only a handful of opportunities in the final third, with moments of quality from Carl Jenkinson and Andrew Nabbout proving decisive.

Preview - Group I: Guangzhou FC (CHN) v Ulsan Hyundai FC (KOR)

Sun, 24 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group I: Guangzhou FC (CHN) v Ulsan Hyundai FC (KOR)

Johor Bahru: Ulsan Hyundai winger Yun Il-lok has vowed that his teammates are resolute in putting their early disappointment firmly behind them as they prepare to battle AFC Champions League 2022™ Group I opponents Guangzhou FC at the Tan Sri Dato' Hj Hassan Yunos Stadium on Sunday.

Group stage progression is increasingly slipping away from the 2020 and 2012 champions, who are in third place and three points behind leaders Johor Darul Ta’zim, but Yun is adamant that Ulsan’s 3-0 home victory against their Chinese opponents has set the stage for the Horangi to finally stamp their authority in their reverse Matchday Four tie.

Resilient Yokohama players amaze Muscat, more missed chances agony for Sydney's Corica

Sat, 23 Apr, 2022

Resilient Yokohama players amaze Muscat, more missed chances agony for Sydney's Corica

Ho Chi Minh: Kevin Muscat was effusive in his praise of his Yokohama F. Marinos players after their 1-0 win over Sydney FC in Group H of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 on Friday.

Ryotaro Tsunoda struck 10 minutes from time to give Yokohama a hard-earned 1-0 win as the Japanese side kept to within a point of leaders Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.

Yuruki determined to steer Vissel Kobe to AFC Champions League glory

Sat, 23 Apr, 2022

Yuruki determined to steer Vissel Kobe to AFC Champions League glory

Buriram: Midfielder Koya Yuruki is determined to bring continental success to Vissel Kobe after scoring a brace in their 6-0 win over Chiangrai United in Group J of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 on Friday. 

Yuruki narrowly missed out on AFC Champions League glory in 2019 with Urawa Red Diamonds when the Japanese side lost to Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal SFC in the two-legged final. 

Kim hails patient Jeonbuk, Kiatisuk rallies Hoang Anh Gia Lai players after late heartbreak

Fri, 22 Apr, 2022

Kim hails patient Jeonbuk, Kiatisuk rallies Hoang Anh Gia Lai players after late heartbreak

Ho Chi Minh: Kim Sang-sik applauded his players' patience following Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors' dramatic late win over Hoang Anh Gia Lai in Group H of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 on Friday.

The match looked headed for a draw until substitute Moon Seon-min scored three minutes into added time to claim a 1-0 victory for the two-time champions, who maintained pole position on seven points at the halfway stage.