Petrescu: Jeonbuk need to improve

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

Petrescu: Jeonbuk need to improve

Jeonju: Dan Petrescu admits there is much improvement needed if there is going to be cheer for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 knockout stage. 

The Korean side had to work hard for their 3-2 win over Group F winners Bangkok United on Wednesday, a result which saw the two-time AFC Champions League winners advancing to the Round of 16 as one of the three best runners-up from the East Zone. 

Jeonbuk had to rally from a goal down to lead 3-1, with Bangkok scoring a late consolation.

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East Zone knockout stage cast finalised

Wed, 13 Dec, 2023

East Zone knockout stage cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors were the final team to book their spot in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Round of 16 after a 3-2 win over Bangkok United on Wednesday.

The two-time AFC Champions League winners advanced as one of the three best runners-up from the East Zone, coming from behind to beat Bangkok United.

Hong: Ulsan have more to offer

Wed, 13 Dec, 2023

Hong: Ulsan have more to offer

Ulsan: Hong Myung-bo believes Ulsan Hyundai are capable of much more after reversing a two-goal deficit to hold Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale 2-2 to secure their spot in the AFC Champions League™ 2023-24  Round of 16 on Tuesday.

The point earned was enough for two-time AFC Champions League winners Ulsan to take one of the three best runners-up berths from the East zone in the knockout stage following Melbourne City’s earlier draw with Zhejiang FC. The K League 1 champions finished on 10 points, with Kawasaki topping Group I with 16.

Shinoda proud of history-makers Ventforet

Wed, 13 Dec, 2023

Shinoda proud of history-makers Ventforet

Buriram: Japan's Ventforet Kofu ensured their fairytale run would continue after their 3-2 win over Buriram United in Tuesday’s AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Group H tie saw them top the group and seal a historic spot in the Round of 16.

The tournament debutants needed all three points to become the first second division side to advance to the AFC Champions League knockout stage and head coach Yoshiyuki Shinoda was immensely proud of his team’s efforts. 

Player to Watch: Son Heung-min (Korea Republic)

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

Player to Watch: Son Heung-min (Korea Republic)

Kuala Lumpur: Son Heung-min will line-up in Qatar for his fourth crack at leading Korea Republic to their first AFC Asian Cup™ title since 1960 in some of the best form of his career.

The 31-year-old returns to the scene of his first appearance at the continental championship and to where he scored his first goal in his nation’s colours, after coming off the bench to strike in a 4-1 group stage win over India back in 2011.
 
That campaign ended at the semi-final stage for the Koreans and while the nation’s continental drought has continued, Son has flourished to become one of Asian football’s best known faces.

Countdown to Qatar 2023 gathers pace

Wed, 13 Dec, 2023

Countdown to Qatar 2023 gathers pace

Kuala Lumpur: With just under 30 days to go before the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ kicks off, the 24 teams are finalising their preparations for the continent's premier national team tournament.

The pace is expected to intensify in the coming days and the-AFC.com takes a look at five key things ahead of what promises to be yet another another fiesta of Asian football.