Preview - Group J: Chiangrai United (THA) v Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Mon, 25 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group J: Chiangrai United (THA) v Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Buriram: Emerson is ready for Chiangrai United’s tournament-defining AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group J rematch against Vissel Kobe on Monday at the Buriram Stadium.   

The Thai side sit bottom of Group J and are aiming for their first points as they prepare to take on J1 League outfit Vissel Kobe in a match which will decide their fate in this year’s competition. 

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Preview - Group H: Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) v Sydney FC (AUS)

Mon, 25 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group H: Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) v Sydney FC (AUS)

Ho Chi Minh City: James Donachie has set Sydney FC the target of winning all their remaining matches as they prepare to embark on a mission to keep their AFC Champions League™ 2022 campaign alive.

The Australian side face Yokohama F. Marinos in the reverse Group H fixture in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday knowing three points are a must.

Sydney enter the Matchday Four tie on two points and defeat to Yokohama will see them trailing their Japanese opponents by seven. Should Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors defeat Hoang Anh Gia Lai in the later match and Sydney lose, the gap with the Korea Republic side will be eight points which will end the Australian side's bid for a place in the Round of 16.

BG Pathum United's Kanokpon proud to follow in legendary father’s footsteps

Sun, 24 Apr, 2022

BG Pathum United's Kanokpon proud to follow in legendary father’s footsteps

Pathum Thani: BG Pathum United’s Kanokpon Puspakom has revealed his pride in scoring in the AFC Champions League™; a competition synonymous with his late father Attaphol.

Appearing as a starter in Asia’s top club competition for the first time, the 22-year-old midfielder broke the deadlock for BG Pathum against United City FC on Thursday, with the Thai League side going on to register a 5-0 win, their biggest ever in the competition.
 
Kanokpon is a new face on the continental stage, but his family name is one that has appeared time and time again in the competition.

It's not over yet, says Al Faisaly's Boyle after late equaliser

Sun, 24 Apr, 2022

It's not over yet, says Al Faisaly's Boyle after late equaliser

Dammam: Striker Martin Boyle is determined to cross the finishing line after rescuing a valuable point at the death for his Al Faisaly side in a 1-1 draw against Al Wehdat in Group E of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 on Saturday.

An exciting affair at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium looked set to end goalless but erupted into life in stoppage time with substitute Ahmed Iswairah heading Al Wehdat into the lead. The Jordanians’ joy was short-lived as Boyle got on the end of Julio Tavares’ nodded header to drive home the equaliser with the very last kick of the ball.

Brace hero Mozgovoy hails 'exemplary' Nasaf performance in Al Sadd victory

Sun, 24 Apr, 2022

Brace hero Mozgovoy hails 'exemplary' Nasaf performance in Al Sadd victory

Dammam: FC Nasaf’s brace hero Akmal Mozgovoy hailed an exemplary performance by his side in their 3-1 victory over two-time champions Al Sadd on Matchday Five of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group E on Saturday.

Mozgovoy found the back of the net either side of Husain Norchaev’s first AFC Champions League goal as Nasaf consigned the Qatar Stars League champions to elimination, while keeping their own hopes of progress alive going into the final matchday.

Al Hilal players showed grit till the end, says Diaz

Sun, 24 Apr, 2022

Al Hilal players showed grit till the end, says Diaz

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC head coach Ramon Diaz praised his players for showing amazing fighting spirit to earn a 2-2 draw against UAE’s Sharjah in Group A of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 on Saturday. 

Al Hilal trailed by two goals and were staring down the barrel of defeat with less than 13 minutes to play but the defending champions persevered to level the tie with goals from Muteb Al Mufarrij and Salem Al Dawsari.

Al Hilal lead the standings with 13 points, while already eliminated Sharjah are five behind Qatar’s Al Rayyan, who defeated Istiklol 1-0 earlier on Saturday.

Boli credits collective effort for Al Rayyan’s success against Istiklol

Sun, 24 Apr, 2022

Boli credits collective effort for Al Rayyan’s success against Istiklol

Riyadh: Yohan Boli hailed Al Rayyan’s commitment following their 1-0 victory over FC Istiklol of Tajikistan in their AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group A tie on Saturday.

The match was headed for a goalless draw at the King Fahd International Stadium but Al Rayyan dug deep with Boli producing a sublime free-kick to seal the vital win seconds from the final whistle.

Al Rayyan moved up to 10 points with a final match left to play against Al Hilal SFC, who needed two late goals to salvage a 2-2 draw against UAE’s Sharjah.