Preview - Group C: Al Shorta set for tough AFC Champions League test against Esteghlal

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - Group C: Al Shorta set for tough AFC Champions League test against Esteghlal

Jeddah: Al Shorta will be braced for a tough 90 minutes when they take on Esteghal FC in Group C of the 2021 AFC Champions League on Sunday.

Al Shorta came up short against Qatar's Al Duhail on Matchday One as the Iraqis fell to a 2-0 defeat. Esteghlal, meanwhile, romped to a 5-2 win over Al Ahli Saudi FC of Saudia Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran side will be confident of winning another three points at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.

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Vote for your Best Goal of 2021 AFC Champions League Matchday One (West)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vote for your Best Goal of 2021 AFC Champions League Matchday One (West)

Kuala Lumpur: With the kick off of the 2021 AFC Champions League, The-AFC.com has announced the nominees for this week's Best Goal of Matchday 1 (West)

Long range screamers, terrifc team moves and captain's leading by example, the opening Matchday of the 2021 AFC Champions League has plenty of goals to savour for fans of the Continent's premier club competition.

We've selected five of the best for you to choose your favourite in the poll at the foot of the article.

2021 AFC Champions League (West) Matchday 2: 5 Things To Look Out For

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2021 AFC Champions League (West) Matchday 2: 5 Things To Look Out For

Kuala Lumpur: The 2021 AFC Champions League got off with a bang as the Matchday One encounters threw up no shortage of drama and a number of fantastic goals. 

With the action set to come thick and fast in the weeks ahead, the 20 teams are ready to return for the second round of fixtures on Saturday and Sunday, and there is plenty to whet the appetite.

With 10 games to come over the next two days, the-AFC.com has selected five things to look out for.

2021 AFC Champions League (West): Matchday 1 In Numbers

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2021 AFC Champions League (West): Matchday 1 In Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The opening round of 2021 AFC Champions League fixtures did not disappoint as the teams from West Asia kicked off their campaigns in Saudi Arabia, India and the United Arab Emirates. 

As the 20 sides prepare for their Matchday Two fixtures over the weekend, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on the stats and facts that caught the eye during a thrilling start to the competition.

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Preview - Group B: Sharjah focused on continuing positive AFC Champions League form against Tractor

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - Group B: Sharjah focused on continuing positive AFC Champions League form against Tractor

Sharjah: Group B hosts Sharjah will be looking to extend their lead at the top of the group when they face Islamic Republic of Iran’s Tractor FC in Matchday Two of the 2021 AFC Champions League on Saturday.

Sharjah got their campaign underway with a 1-0 win over Iraq’s Air Force Club on Wednesday. Khalid Bawazir swept home Caio’s cross midway through the second half to give the Emiratis their first three points.

Preview - Group D: Al Nassr, Al Sadd in search of AFC Champions League winning trail

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - Group D: Al Nassr, Al Sadd in search of AFC Champions League winning trail

Riyadh: It will be a battle of familiar opponents when Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr take on Al Sadd SC of Qatar in Group D of the 2021 AFC Champions League on Saturday.

The two faced at the same stage last year, with the matches ending 1-1 and 2-2, as both advanced to the Round of 16.

That, however, is not the case this year with only the group winners confirmed of going through, with the three best second-placed teams from the five West groups also advancing.

Preview - Group E: Al Wahda, FC Goa primed for AFC Champions League face-off

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - Group E: Al Wahda, FC Goa primed for AFC Champions League face-off

Goa: United Arab Emirates’ Al Wahda and India’s FC Goa will be eyeing victory when they lock horns in Group E of the 2021 AFC Champions League on Saturday.

Al Wahda suffered a 1-0 defeat against 2020 AFC Champions League runners-up Persepolis FC on Matchday One, while FC Goa held Qatar's Al Rayyan to a goalless draw in Group E’s other fixture.