Group F: Super Lion City Sailors stun Daegu FC for historic triumph

Fri, 22 Apr, 2022

Group F: Super Lion City Sailors stun Daegu FC for historic triumph

Buriram: Lion City Sailors produced their best to stun Daegu FC 3-0 in their AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group F match at the Buriram City Stadium on Monday.

It was a historic win for the debutants from Singapore as they bounced back in style from their opening day 4-1 loss to Urawa Red Diamonds of Japan.

The defeat is a setback for Korea Republic side Daegu, who had kicked off their campaign with a resounding 7-0 win over China PR’s Shandong Taishan FC.

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Group G: BG Pathum beat Jeonnam Dragons for first win

Tue, 19 Apr, 2022

Group G: BG Pathum beat Jeonnam Dragons for first win

Pathum Thani: Second half goals from Pathompon Charoenrattanapirom and Jakkapan Praisuwan helped BG Pathum United to a 2-0 win over Jeonnam Dragons in Group G of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 on Monday.

The Korean FA Cup winners created better chances than in Friday's win against United City FC, but BG Pathum were rewarded for their relative composure in front of goal, leapfrogging Jeonnam on the group table as a result.

With four points from two matches, the Thai League 1 club remain on course to advance to the Round of 16 for the second consecutive year and will fancy their chances of adding to their tally when they meet United City on Thursday, while Jeonnam will look to bounce back against Melbourne City FC.

Group I: Kawasaki Frontale turn on the power against Guangzhou FC

Tue, 19 Apr, 2022

Group I: Kawasaki Frontale turn on the power against Guangzhou FC

Johor Bahru: Kawasaki Frontale cruised to a resounding 8-0 victory over Guangzhou FC as the Japanese side sent a clear message of intent to their AFC Champions League 2022™ Group I rivals at the Tan Sri Dato' Hj Hassan Yunos Stadium on Monday. 

Guangzhou FC head coach Pan Yonghe had called for his young charges to adopt a calm and composed approach in the lead-up to Match Day Two but a dominant first-half display by Toru Oniki’s men saw them race into a four-goal lead after just 25 minutes.

Preview - Group H: Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) v Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR)

Tue, 19 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group H: Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) v Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR)

Ho Chi Minh: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors head coach Kim Sang-sik is confident his players will bounce back strongly when they play Yokohama F. Marinos in Group H of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 on Tuesday.

The two-time AFC Champions League winners were a pale shadow of themselves in their opener against Sydney FC on Saturday, which led to Kim admitting his disappointment with his side’s performance against the Australian side.

Yokohama, meanwhile, defeated Vietnam's Hoang Ang Gia Lai 2-1 to get their campaign off to a roaring start.

Preview - Group H: Sydney FC (AUS) v Hoang Anh Gia Lai (VIE)

Thu, 21 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group H: Sydney FC (AUS) v Hoang Anh Gia Lai (VIE)

Ho Chi Minh: Sydney FC are braced for a tough challenge when they play hosts Hoang Anh Gia Lai in Group H of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 on Tuesday.

Sydney opened their campaign with a goalless draw against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in a match they had ample opportunities to win, while HAGL impressed despite going down 2-1 to Yokohama F. Marinos.

Preview - Group J: Vissel Kobe (JPN) v Kitchee SC (HKG)

Tue, 19 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group J: Vissel Kobe (JPN) v Kitchee SC (HKG)

Buriram: Vissel Kobe head coach Miguel Angel Lotina is looking forward to their AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group J opener against Kitchee SC on Tuesday. 

Vissel Kobe were initially scheduled to kick off their second continental campaign last Saturday against Shandong Taishan FC, but were afforded some extra time to further prepare following the Chinese Super League club’s withdrawal.