Preview - Ro16: Al Shabab (KSA) v FC Nasaf (UZB)

Mon, 20 Feb, 2023

Preview - Ro16: Al Shabab (KSA) v FC Nasaf (UZB)

Al Wakrah: Al Shabab FC are very much a team in form but FC Nasaf will have their strategies when the two sides square off in the AFC Champions League™ 2022 (West) Round of 16 on Sunday.

The tie at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah will feature a team challenging for the Saudi Pro League title against a side who have yet to kick a competitive ball this year but Nasaf head coach Ruziqul Berdiev believes his side are well prepared for Al Shabab.

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Preview - Ro16: Al Duhail SC (QAT) v Al Rayyan SC (QAT)

Sun, 19 Feb, 2023

Preview - Ro16: Al Duhail SC (QAT) v Al Rayyan SC (QAT)

Doha: Al Duhail SC will respect Al Rayyan SC but it will not be at the expense of losing focus when the two teams face off in the AFC Champions League™ 2022 (West) Round of 16 on Sunday.

Al Duhail will enter the-all Qatar clash at the Al Thumama Stadium a team in form while Al Rayyan are involved in a relegation scrap domestically.

Skorza aiming to continue winning habit with Urawa

Sat, 18 Feb, 2023

Skorza aiming to continue winning habit with Urawa

Tokyo: Recently-appointed Urawa Red Diamonds head coach Maciej Skorza has brought an enviable trophy-winning record to the AFC Champions League™ 2022 finalists. The new man at Saitama Stadium sat down with the-AFC.com to discuss his hopes for the season.

Maciej Skorza is no stranger to lifting trophies. Eight major domestic titles with four different clubs over 16 seasons is the mark of a man who knows how to win, whatever the environment.
 
A four-time Polish league champion with Wisla Krakow and Lech Poznan plus three Polish Cup successes, first with Dyskobolia and then back-to-back victories with Legia Warsaw, underline Skorza’s winning habit. A Super Cup with Lech Poznan fleshes out an impressive resume.

#ACL2022 (West) R16: Key players to watch

Tue, 14 Feb, 2023

#ACL2022 (West) R16: Key players to watch

Doha: Ahead of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 Round of 16 (West), the eight teams will be looking for their talismanic talents to guide them through to the next round.

From heroic goalkeepers to prolific scorers to midfield maestros, the-AFC.com profiles the eight key players who could make the difference for their teams over the next round of match-ups. 

#ACL2022 - Round of 16 (West): The Coaches

Fri, 17 Feb, 2023

#ACL2022 - Round of 16 (West): The Coaches

Doha: With the AFC Champions League™ 2022 knockout stage (West) fast approaching, eight managers will be vying for the chance to contest the continental title against newly installed Urawa Red Diamonds boss Maciej Skorza.

The eight West Asian sides in action feature at the helm a diversity of tactical schools, with two Argentinians, a Chilean, a Spaniard, a Portuguese, a Greek and two local coaches from Islamic Republic of Iran and Uzbekistan in the hot seats in the Round of 16.

Playoff: Onguene brace dashes Thailand’s dream

Sat, 18 Feb, 2023

Playoff: Onguene brace dashes Thailand’s dream

Hamilton: Gabrielle Onguene scored a late brace to see off Thailand 2-0 in the  Inter-Confederation playoffs, ultimately ending the Southeast Asians’ journey of reaching the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.

Onguene came on as a second half substitute and broke the deadlock in the 79th minute before doubling her tally three minutes later to seal the win for Cameroon, who will face Portugal next in the Group A final.
 

Second half blitz powers Australia past Czech Republic

Thu, 16 Feb, 2023

Second half blitz powers Australia past Czech Republic

Gosford: Manchester City striker Hayley Raso scored twice as Australia beat the Czech Republic 4-0 Thursday to bank a fifth consecutive win as they ramp up preparations for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 on home soil this year.

All the goals came in the second half at Gosford, north of Sydney, with Chelsea star Sam Kerr bagging a 62nd for her country and veteran Clare Polkinghorne grabbing the fourth to celebrate becoming Australia's most-capped player in her 152nd match.
 
Spain earlier kick-started the four-team Cup of Nations by beating Jamaica 3-0 in the same stadium to remain undefeated in five games.