R16, 2nd Leg: What They Said

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

R16, 2nd Leg: What They Said

Kuala Lumpur: The identity of the eight AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 quarter-finalists was decided this week as the Round of 16 concluded with the second leg games.

Playing the right way, ending seven years of hurt, and eyes on the prize all feature as the-AFC.com talks to those involved in the latest edition of the Continent's most prestigious competition.

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Jesus’ substitutions pay off for Al Hilal

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

Jesus’ substitutions pay off for Al Hilal

Riyadh: Head coach Jorge Jesus praised Al Hilal SFC for their second half resurgence to defeat Sepahan FC 3-1 in the second leg of their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Round of 16 tie on Thursday.

Al Hilal’s victory secured their progression 6-2 on aggregate, setting up a quarter-final against fellow Saudi Pro League outfit, Al Ittihad.

#ACL - Q-finalists confirmed

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

#ACL - Q-finalists confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: Five former champions are among the eight teams who confirmed their places in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 quarter-finals after the conclusion of the Round of 16 on Thursday.

Among teams seeking their first title, China PR’s Shandong Taishan were the first side to check into the last eight after an exciting 4-2 second leg win over Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale on Tuesday.

Determination steered Mariners to win, says Jackson

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

Determination steered Mariners to win, says Jackson

Sydney: Head coach Mark Jackson hailed the persistence shown by Central Coast Mariners after they were made to work hard to beat Macarthur FC 3-2 for a place in the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 Inter-Zone semi-finals.  

Tied at 2-2 after 90 minutes, Ronald Barcellos’ goal in the 120th minute sealed the win for the Mariners on Thursday and in a game in which his side blew hot and cold, Jackson was pleased to see the battling spirit produced by his players.

Nepal, Palestine through to knockout stage

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

Nepal, Palestine through to knockout stage

Jeddah: Nepal and Palestine booked their West Asian Football Federation Women's Championship 2024 semi-final spots in contrasting fashions on Thursday.

Nepal cruised to a 5-0 win over Iraq, with Sabitra Bhandari netting all five goals while Palestine defeated Syria 1-0. The two pacesetters meet on Saturday to determine the Group B winners.

Vote for your Qatar Airways Assist of the Tournament

Wed, 21 Feb, 2024

Vote for your Qatar Airways Assist of the Tournament

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ recently came to a conclusion with hosts and defending champions Qatar cementing themselves as one of Asia’s finest with a second successive title.

Fans of Asian football witnessed wonderful assists leading to memorable goals and in this segment, the-AFC.com asks you, the fans, to vote for your favourite assist at the foot of the article.

Vote for your Continental Goal of the Tournament

Wed, 21 Feb, 2024

Vote for your Continental Goal of the Tournament

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ turned out to be a spectacular 18th edition of the prestigious competition, with hosts Qatar lifting their second successive title after an action-packed month of football.

A total of 132 goals were scored in 51 matches across the country at a ratio of 2.59 per match. The-AFC.com selects eight of the finest strikes from the tournament and asks you, the fans, to vote for your favourite at the foot of the article.