We won’t give up, vows Jeonnam Dragons’ Jeon

Thu, 28 Apr, 2022

We won’t give up, vows Jeonnam Dragons’ Jeon

Pathum Thani: Jeonnam Dragons head coach Jeon Kyeong-joon declared his side would fight until all AFC Champions League™ 2022 hope was lost after they kept their campaign alive with a scrappy 2-0 win over United City FC on Wednesday.

Goals from substitutes Leonard Pllana and Park In-hyeok got the Korean FA Cup winners the points they needed to move within two of second Melbourne City, although it was only after United City’s Kieran Hayes was sent off that they took control of the game.

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Group G: Pllana, Park strikes secure Jeonnam Dragon victory

Thu, 28 Apr, 2022

Group G: Pllana, Park strikes secure Jeonnam Dragon victory

Pathum Thani: Leonard Pllana kept Jeonnam Dragons’ hopes of a first ever AFC Champions League™ knockout stage berth alive, playing a key role in a crucial 2-0 win over ten-man United City FC on Wednesday.

The Kosovan forward scored seven minutes after being introduced as a second-half substitute, before Park In-hyeok added a late sealer, to increase the Korean FA Cup winners' tally to seven points from five matches, but their path to the Round of 16 remains far from straightforward.
 
Jeonnam must now defeat group leaders BG Pathum United on Saturday and hope bottom placed United City can pull off an upset against Melbourne City, but even that scenario may not be enough if they are not among the three best second-placed teams in the competition’s East Zone.

Group G: Melbourne City, BG Pathum United share spoils

Thu, 28 Apr, 2022

Group G: Melbourne City, BG Pathum United share spoils

Pathum Thani: BG Pathum United and Melbourne City FC ensured the race to top AFC Champions League™ Group G will go to the final day after the sides played out a scoreless draw at Pathum Thani Stadium on Wednesday.

The result keeps both sides in with a chance of reaching the last 16, but neither will be sure of safety until at least Saturday after the section’s two best teams went toe-to-toe over 90 compelling minutes.
 
With 11 points from five matches BG Pathum remain on top of the group, and will stay there if they beat Jeonnam Dragons in their final match, while Melbourne City increased their tally to nine ahead of their clash against United City FC.

Rodriguez hails Urawa Red Diamonds’ efficiency, Kim looks to further develop Lion City Sailors

Thu, 28 Apr, 2022

Rodriguez hails Urawa Red Diamonds’ efficiency, Kim looks to further develop Lion City Sailors

Buriram: Head coach Ricardo Rodriguez praised his Urawa Red Diamonds side for their clinical display in the 6-0 defeat of Lion City Sailors FC in Group F of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 on Wednesday. 

Kazuaki Mawatari opened the scoring in the 14th minute with Alex Schalk doubling their lead in the 39th minute, before goals from David Moberg, Yoshio Koizumi and a Yusuke Matsuo-brace in the second half saw the two-time champions secure three crucial points. 

It was a vital win for the J1 League club side as they are now joint-leaders with Daegu FC on 10 points.

AFC Champions League™ 2022 (West) - Round of 16 cast finalised

Thu, 28 Apr, 2022

AFC Champions League™ 2022 (West) - Round of 16 cast finalised

Riyadh: The cast for the AFC Champions League™ 2022 (West) - Round of 16 was finalised following the conclusion of the Group Stage on Wednesday.

Leading the eight West teams were defending champions Al Hilal SFC, who are aiming to win the title for the third time in four years.