Rotation was key to beating Al Sadd, says Al Wehdat’s Assaf

Wed, 20 Apr, 2022

Rotation was key to beating Al Sadd, says Al Wehdat’s Assaf

Dammam: Al Wehdat head coach Raed Assaf credited the freshness of players with his side’s famous 3-1 victory over Al Sadd on Matchday Four of the AFC Champions League 2022™ Group E on Tuesday.

Assaf made three changes to the side that lost to the Qataris 5-2 three days earlier and it was two of the incoming players; Mohammed Al Dameiri and Khaled Assam, who scored two of the three goals on Tuesday, with Ahmed Samir’s third goal of the campaign wrapping up the victory.

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Group E: FC Nasaf hold Al Faisaly

Wed, 20 Apr, 2022

Group E: FC Nasaf hold Al Faisaly

Dammam: A cagey affair at the Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium saw Al Faisaly FC and FC Nasaf share the points in a 0-0 draw on Matchday Four of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group E on Tuesday.

Following Al Wehdat’s 3-1 victory against Al Sadd SC earlier in the evening, both sides came into the late kick-off aware of the added significance of the clash. For Al Faisaly, victory would mean they put a foot and a half in the next round, while for Nasaf, defeat would mark the end of their hopes of a first-place finish.

Brahimi happy with resolute Al Rayyan performance

Wed, 20 Apr, 2022

Brahimi happy with resolute Al Rayyan performance

Riyadh: Al Rayyan captain Yacine Brahimi said collective mentality took them past Sharjah in their win 3-1 in Group A of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 on Tuesday. 

Al Rayyan’s early advantage, an own goal, was cancelled out by Sharjah forward Caio Lucas but the Qatari club turned on the power with strikes from Steven N’zonzi and Brahimi to seal the three points.

Al Rayyan’s victory at the King Fahd International Stadium was their first AFC Champions League win over a UAE club since their 2017 triumph against Al Wahda FSC.

Kim lifted by Jeonbuk resurgence, Muscat rues missed opportunity

Wed, 20 Apr, 2022

Kim lifted by Jeonbuk resurgence, Muscat rues missed opportunity

Ho Chi Minh: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors head coach Kim Sang-sik was in a buoyant mood after his side edged Yokohama F. Marinos 1-0 in their AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group H match on Tuesday.

Having opened their campaign with a disappointing 0-0 draw with Sydney FC, Kim was glad to see his players deliver against their Japanese opponents.

With Sydney FC and and host club Hoang Anh Gia Lai having played to a 1-1 draw, Jeonbuk top the standings with four points.

Vissel Kobe’s Lotina refuses to get carried away despite flying start

Wed, 20 Apr, 2022

Vissel Kobe’s Lotina refuses to get carried away despite flying start

Buriram: Head coach Miguel Angel Lotina feels there are still aspects his Vissel Kobe side need to improve despite their AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group J opening match 2-1 win over Hong Kong outfit Kitchee SC on Tuesday. 

Vissel opened the scoring on the 15-minute mark through Yuta Goke and then doubled their lead when Shion Inoue struck with five minutes remaining before having to survive a late scare after Alex Akande netted for Kitchee in added time. 

Group A: Ighalo, Al Dawsari take Al Hilal into Round of 16

Wed, 20 Apr, 2022

Group A: Ighalo, Al Dawsari take Al Hilal into Round of 16

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC kept their flawless run intact in Group A, defeating Tajikistan’s Istiklol 3-0 to become the first team to qualify for the AFC Champions League™ 2022 Round of 16 on Tuesday.

It was all Al Hilal from start to finish with Odion Ighalo netting a brace and Salem Al Dawsari a late third for the Saudi Arabian side who are seeking to win the AFC Champions League for the third time in four years. 

The result leaves Al Hilal with 12 points, five more than Al Rayyan, while UAE’s Sharjah - who lost 3-1 to the Qatari side earlier on Tuesday, are third with four points. Al Hilal's place in the Round of 16 is assured irrespective of the results from the remaining two matchdays.