Still far from over for BG Pathum United as Vidmar hopes to rebound in AFC Champions League

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Still far from over for BG Pathum United as Vidmar hopes to rebound in AFC Champions League

Bangkok: BG Pathum United head coach Aurelio Vidmar praised his side’s ability to adapt to the dire circumstances despite suffering defeat against Ulsan Hyundai FC in their 2021 AFC Champions League tie on Tuesday. 

First half goals by Kim Min-jun and Lukas Hinterseer secured Ulsan their second Group F win while BG Pathum United failed to add to their Matchday One victory over Kaya FC-Iloilo.

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Gede happy with Viettel FC’s historic AFC Champions League triumph, learning curve for Harvey’s Kaya FC

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Gede happy with Viettel FC’s historic AFC Champions League triumph, learning curve for Harvey’s Kaya FC

Bangkok: Head coach Heinz-Jurgen Gede wasn’t just happy that Viettel FC secured their first-ever AFC Champions League win, but that his side were able to showcase their attacking qualities after they beat Kaya FC-Iloilo on Tuesday. 

Two goals in the first seven minutes of the match with three more in the second half saw Viettel cruise 5-0 past Kaya, as the Vietnamese champions jumped into second place in Group F, three points behind Ulsan Hyundai FC who beat BG Pathum United 2-0 in the day’s earlier match.

Daegu FC's Lee warns against complacency after huge AFC Champions League win over United City FC

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Daegu FC's Lee warns against complacency after huge AFC Champions League win over United City FC

Tashkent: Daegu FC head coach Lee Byung-geun refused to be drawn into a false sense of security after his side emphatically brushed United City FC aside with a 7-0 scoreline on Matchday Two of the 2021 AFC Champions League Group I on Tuesday.

Goals from Cesinha, Edgar Silva, Kim Jin-hyuk, Park Han-bin, Jung Chi-in and a brace by An Yong-woo ensured the side overturned their negative goal difference into a big cushion going into Matchday Three.

Record win a reflection of Kawasaki Frontale’s AFC Champions League focus, says Oniki

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Record win a reflection of Kawasaki Frontale’s AFC Champions League focus, says Oniki

Tashkent: Kawasaki Frontale head coach Toru Oniki praised the professionalism of his players after they inflicted a 7-0 AFC Champions League defeat on a depleted Beijing FC in Group I on Tuesday.

With Beijing’s recognised stars absent from the Tashkent bubble, a rotated Kawasaki Frontale side took full advantage, bagging three goals before half-time and another four in a stunning 12-minute burst after the break to secure the club’s biggest ever AFC Champions League win.

A dominant force in Japan for much of the last 18 months, Kawasaki dominated even without a number of their regular starters – including Leandro Damiao and Kaoru Mitoma – with substitute Kei Chinen netting twice and Kento Tachibanada picking up Player of the Match honours on his Asian debut.

Preview - Group J: Chu expects more of the same from Kitchee in AFC Champions League clash with Guangzhou

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - Group J: Chu expects more of the same from Kitchee in AFC Champions League clash with Guangzhou

Buriram: Kitchee coach Alex Chu Chi-kwong will call for more of the same from his players when they take on Guangzhou FC in the AFC Champions League in Buriram on Wednesday as the Hong Kong club look to pick up their second win in Group J.

The Hong Kong Premier League champions kicked off their 2021 campaign with a 2-0 victory over Port FC in a perfect display of counterattacking football before slipping to a narrow 2-1 loss at the hands of Cerezo Osaka.

Preview - Group J: Port FC raring for AFC Champions League showdown with Cerezo Osaka

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - Group J: Port FC raring for AFC Champions League showdown with Cerezo Osaka

Buriram: Sarawut Treephan is convinced his Port FC team are starting to hit their stride as they count down to their first meeting in Group J of the 2021 AFC Champions League with Japan’s Cerezo Osaka at Buriram Stadium on Wednesday.

The Thai side slipped to a 2-0 loss at the hands of Hong Kong’s Kitchee in their opening game – their first-ever in the group phase of the continental club championship – but bounced back to register a comfortable 3-0 victory over Guangzhou FC.

All eyes on Asia ahead of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar draw

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

All eyes on Asia ahead of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar draw

Kuala Lumpur: The focus of the world's most populous Continent and beyond will be riveted on Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, 1 July 2021, when the virtual draw for the final round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar takes centrestage as Asia’s top 12 nations discover their opponents in their quest to seal the coveted spots for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.

With the excitement and anticipation reaching fever pitch, some of Asia’s most renowned tacticians are expected to join the virtual draw, which will divide 12 teams into two groups of six each, with the winners and runners-up sealing their places for the global showpiece, while the third-placed teams will advance to the Asian playoff to determine the side that will advance to the intercontinental playoff.