Kawasaki Frontale edge Shandong Taishan in thriller

Wed, 14 Feb, 2024

Kawasaki Frontale edge Shandong Taishan in thriller

Ji’nan: Kawasaki Frontale will take a slender advantage into the second leg of their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Round of 16 meeting with Shandong Taishan next week after Jadson’s late header limited the Japanese side to a 3-2 win in Jinan on Tuesday.

The Brazilian powered his effort past Jung Sung-ryong four minutes from time to give the Chinese Super League outfit hope of progressing after twice trailing by two goals in an eventful return to the continental championship for both sides.

Erison and Marcinho had given Kawasaki a comfortable lead by the 33rd minute but Fei Nanduo’s  strike gave an improved Shandong belief in the second half before Ienaga restored the J1 League side’s advantage.

But Jadson’s 86th minute header reduced the deficit again to leave the tie finely poised ahead of the return meeting at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium next Tuesday.

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Preview - R16: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (KOR) v Pohang Steelers (KOR)

Wed, 14 Feb, 2024

Preview - R16: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (KOR) v Pohang Steelers (KOR)

Jeonju: Expect a no-holds barred clash when Korea Republic rivals Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Pohang Steelers square off in the first leg of their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Round of 16 tie on Wednesday.

Both sides will be aiming to start their year on a resounding note with the domestic season kick-off several weeks away.

Preview - R16: Bangkok United (THA) v Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)

Wed, 14 Feb, 2024

Preview - R16: Bangkok United (THA) v Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)

Pathum Thani: Bangkok United will be confident of their chances when they host Yokohama F. Marinos in the first leg of their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 tie on Wednesday.

The Thai side were a revelation in the group stage while Japan's F. Marinos had to work hard to book their knockout stage spot. 

Preview - R16: Al Fayha (KSA) v Al Nassr (KSA)

Thu, 15 Feb, 2024

Preview - R16: Al Fayha (KSA) v Al Nassr (KSA)

Riyadh: Al Fayha will attempt to silence Cristiano Ronaldo again when they host Al Nassr in the first leg of their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Round of 16 tie on Wednesday.

Al Fayha are just one of two teams the Portuguese star has yet to score against in the Saudi Pro League and he will be fired up to find the back of the net.

Preview - R16: FC Nasaf (UZB) v Al Ain FC (UAE)

Wed, 14 Feb, 2024

Preview - R16: FC Nasaf (UZB) v Al Ain FC (UAE)

Qarshi: FC Nasaf and Al Ain FC will both tread with caution when they face off in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Round of 16 on Wednesday.

Both teams had impressed in advancing to the knockout stage and will head into the first leg tie determined to continue their continental run.

Mariners beat Phnom Penh to advance in style

Wed, 14 Feb, 2024

Mariners beat Phnom Penh to advance in style

Gosford: Substitute Ryan Edmondson scored a hat-trick as Central Coast Mariners advanced to the AFC Cup™ 2023/24  ASEAN Zonal final after posting a comfortable 4-0 win against Cambodia's Phnom Penh Crown FC in the ASEAN Zonal semi-final on Tuesday.

Jing Reec opened the scoring for Mariners in the first half before Edmondson scored three times in the final 20 minutes to help his club down the Cambodian champions at Central Coast Stadium and progress to the next stage, where they will face fellow Australian side Macarthur FC after they defeated Sabah FC 3-0 earlier in the day.

Macarthur cruise past Sabah

Tue, 13 Feb, 2024

Macarthur cruise past Sabah

Sydney: Australian side Macarthur FC will continue their AFC Cup™ 2023/24 journey after registering a 3-0 win against Malaysia's Sabah FC in the ASEAN Zonal semi-final at Campbelltown Sports Stadium on Tuesday.

Captain Ulises Davila gave Macarthur the lead against a resolute Sabah side 40 minutes into the one-legged knockout tie before young winger Jed Drew sealed the victory with two strikes in the second half.

Europe Wrap: Hasegawa sends City into semis; Son returns in style

Tue, 13 Feb, 2024

Europe Wrap: Hasegawa sends City into semis; Son returns in style

Kuala Lumpur: Yui Hasegawa’s stunning strike from 25 yards proved decisive as Manchester City edged Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 on Wednesday to make it to the semi-finals of the Women’s League Cup while Saori Takarada also opened her account for Leicester City in England. 

Son Heung-min bounced back from the disappointment of exiting the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ to Jordan in the semi-finals by coming off the bench to assist Brennan Johnson's 96th-minute winner against Brighton & Hove Albion as Tottenham moved into fourth place in the Premier League. 
 
Australian duo Tete Yengi and Aiden O'Neill were on the scoresheet in Scotland and Belgium respectively, while Japan's Koki Ogawa netted for the second week running as NEC Nijmegen reached the KNVB Cup semi-finals in the Netherlands, so join the-AFC.com as we find out how the Asian stars performed in Europe over the past week. 

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™: The Stats Leaders

Tue, 13 Feb, 2024

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™: The Stats Leaders

Doha: After Qatar secured a second successive AFC Asian Cup™ title with a 3-1 victory against Jordan in Saturday’s final, the-AFC.com takes a closer look at the numbers and players that caught the eye during the campaign.

There were several standout performers in another historic chapter of Asia’s most prestigious competition as we break down the statistics to review some of the key categories and those who excelled in them.