Preview - RO16: Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) v Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN)

Fri, 19 Aug, 2022

Preview - RO16: Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) v Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN)

Saitama: Johor Darul Ta'zim are relishing the opportunity of taking on Urawa Red Diamonds when the two sides clash in the AFC Champions League™ 2022 Round of 16 on Friday.

While Japan's Urawa are not only two-time champions but regular participants in the knockout stages of the continental showpiece, JDT will be appearing at this stage of the tournament for the first time and the Malaysian side are determined to extend their journey. 

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Preview - RO16: Vissel Kobe (JPN) v Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)

Thu, 18 Aug, 2022

Preview - RO16: Vissel Kobe (JPN) v Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)

Saitama: Andres Iniesta, Yuya Osako and Yoshinori Muto could all play a part in Vissel Kobe’s AFC Champions League™ 2022 Round of 16 clash with Yokohama F, Marinos on Thursday after coach Takayuki Yoshida revealed the trio had trained ahead of the meeting at Saitama Stadium.

Spanish World Cup winner Iniesta has played just once in the league – in a 3-0 loss against Cerezo Osaka on August 6 – since the middle of last month but the club’s interim coach is confident the 38-year-old is fit enough to be involved against Kevin Muscat’s side.

Preview - RO16: Daegu FC (KOR) v Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR)

Thu, 18 Aug, 2022

Preview - RO16: Daegu FC (KOR) v Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR)

Saitama: It will be a match-up between two hurting teams when Korea Republic sides Daegu FC and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC meet in the AFC Champions League™ 2022 Round of 16 (East) on Thursday.

Jeonbuk's bid for a sixth consecutive K League 1 title suffered a setback on the weekend with Kim Sang-sik's side going down 3-1 to Incheon United to trail leaders Ulsan Hyundai FC by six points.

Daegu are in a more dire situation, as their 4-1 defeat to Ulsan on Saturday was their fourth consecutive loss, leading to head coach Alexendra Gama stepping down with Choi Won-kwon taking over in a caretaker role.

#ACL2022 - Round of 16: Facts and Stats

Tue, 16 Aug, 2022

#ACL2022 - Round of 16: Facts and Stats

Saitama: The eight teams vying for places in the AFC Champions League™ 2022 (East) quarter-finals have left no stone unturned in their preparation for the continental showpiece.

While some are aiming to lift the title again, others will be aiming to advance further than ever before, with two teams competing in the Round of 16 for the first time.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some interesting facts and stats ahead of the Round of 16 matches. 

Which ACL 2022 (East) player are you?

Tue, 16 Aug, 2022

Which ACL 2022 (East) player are you?

Saitama:  Some of the continent's best players will be in action in the AFC Champions League™ 2022 East Zone Round of 16 on Thursday and Friday.

Ahead of the four ties, the-AFC.com invites you - the fans - to determine which player you most resemble in terms of playing style and appearance. 

Don't forget to share with your friends and compare your results! 

Bakaev targets further improvement as clinical PFC Sogdiana book Inter-Zone Semi-final ticket

Thu, 18 Aug, 2022

Bakaev targets further improvement as clinical PFC Sogdiana book Inter-Zone Semi-final ticket

Khujand City: PFC Sogdiana were at their clinical best as they continued their dream AFC Cup™ debut campaign by beating FC Khujand 4-0 in the Central Zonal final on Wednesday , but head coach Ulugbek Bakaev wants his side to improve even further heading into the Inter-Zone Semi-finals.

Three goals in the first half gave Sogdiana a comfortable lead, with Javokhir Kakhramonov sealing a convincing win for the Uzbek Super League club with his strike in the 78th minute as they advanced to a showdown with Hong Kong's Eastern Long Lions in the Inter-Zone Semi-finals on September 6. 

Perfect Japan too strong for USA

Thu, 18 Aug, 2022

Perfect Japan too strong for USA

Alajuela: Japan were at their best to beat USA 3-1 to secure top spot in Group D of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022 on Wednesday. 

Three second half goals from Manaka Matsukubo, Shinomi Koyama and Haruna Tabata saw the 2018 champions advance to the quarter-finals with a perfect record of three wins for a face-off with Group C runners-up France Sunday.