Preview MD3 - Group G: Johor Darul Ta'zim (MAS) vs Suwon Samsung Bluewings (KOR)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview MD3 - Group G: Johor Darul Ta'zim (MAS) vs Suwon Samsung Bluewings (KOR)

Iskandar Puteri: Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) get set to kick off a new era in the club's history with their first AFC Champions League tie in the new Sultan Ibrahim Stadium when they host Korea Republic's Suwon Samsung Bluewings in Johor on Tuesday.

Both sides have suffered defeats to Japan’s Vissel Kobe in their opening Group G ties, with JDT going down 5-1 on the opening day and Suwon conceding late to lose 1-0 two weeks ago.

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ASEAN & East Domestic Wrap: WSW claim Sydney bragging rights

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ASEAN & East Domestic Wrap: WSW claim Sydney bragging rights

Kuala Lumpur: Runaway A-League leaders Sydney FC suffered just their second defeat of the season when they lost 1-0 to city rivals Western Sydney Wanderers on Friday.

In Thailand, Bangkok United and Ratchaburi set the pace as they made it four wins from four, and there was early glory for Johor Darul Ta’zim in Malaysia and Hanoi FC in Vietnam.

Elsewhere, the league campaigns got underway in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, while the action continued in Cambodia, Myanmar and Guam, so join the-AFC.com as we review a busy weekend in the ASEAN and East Zones.

#ACL2020: Vote for your Star Performer so far

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

#ACL2020: Vote for your Star Performer so far

Kuala Lumpur: It may have been a disrupted start to the 2020 AFC Champions League but in the opening two rounds of fixtures there have still been plenty of standout displays from the big names across Asian football. 

With five teams having collected six points from two games, the-AFC.com has selected a star performer from each side and asks you, the fans, to tell us who you think has had the biggest impact by casting your vote at the bottom of the article.

Matchday Two #ACL2020: The Week In Numbers

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Matchday Two #ACL2020: The Week In Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The second round of 2020 AFC Champions League fixtures produced the goods once more, with some fabulous team goals among the highlights of an entertaining week. 

The Continental competition will now take a two-week break ahead of Matchday Three in early March, before which the-AFC.com looks back at the stats and facts that stood out in the week that was.

ACL2020: How it stands

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2020: How it stands

Kuala Lumpur: With two Matchdays completed, the 2020 AFC Champions League takes a break this coming week as the teams recoup and regenerate after an exciting start to the Continent's premier club tournament.

Some teams have yet to open their campaign due to the coronavirus outbreak but several of those who have are already impressing.

So too are the players with Al Hilal's Bafetimbi Gomis continuing from where he left off last season while the talismanic Andres Iniesta has been at the forefront of debutants Vissel Kobe's sparkling start.

Join us as the-AFC.com takes a close look at how the groups stand.

ACL2020: What They Said

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2020: What They Said

Kuala Lumpur: Although there were just two matches played in this week's AFC Champions League there was plenty of drama and fall-out from the matches therein.

From keeping cool under pressure to disappointment and regrets at points dropped, the-AFC.com looks back at what some of those involved had to say from all the action on the Continent's biggest stage.

Transfer watch: All of Asia's moves

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Transfer watch: All of Asia's moves

Kuala Lumpur: With the transfer window open, teams are either bolstering their ranks ahead of new seasons kicking off or are adding reinforcements to their squads. 

The-AFC.com highlights the ins and outs across the Continent.