Yokohama getting there, says Muscat after Sydney victory

Tue, 26 Apr, 2022

Yokohama getting there, says Muscat after Sydney victory

Ho Chi Minh City: Kevin Muscat praised his Yokohama F. Marinos side for not only getting the job done but also for playing the football he wants in the AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group H win over Sydney FC at the Thong Nhat Stadium on Monday.

Two goals in the opening 11 minutes from Yuki Saneto and Takuma Nishimura and Anderson Lopes's late third saw Yokohama, reduced to 10 men in the 63rd minute following Ryotaro Tsunoda's sending off, cruise to a 3-0 win over the Australian side.

The victory took the Japanese team to nine points from four matches, which placed them top following Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors' 1-1 draw with Hoang Anh Gia Lai in Monday's late match.

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Kiatisuk thanks Hoang Anh Gia Lai players, Jeonbuk's Kim blames fatigue for draw

Tue, 26 Apr, 2022

Kiatisuk thanks Hoang Anh Gia Lai players, Jeonbuk's Kim blames fatigue for draw

Ho Chi Minh City: Kiatisuk Senamuang expressed gratitude to his players following Hoang Anh Gia Lai's 1-1 draw with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in Group H of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 on Monday. 

Denied a share of the points at the death in the reverse fixture on Friday, Nguyen Van Toan's 62nd minute goal ensure HAGL registered a landmark moment for themselves before their passionate fans at the Thong Nhat Stadium.

Alongkorn: Chiangrai players showed character

Tue, 26 Apr, 2022

Alongkorn: Chiangrai players showed character

Buriram: Chiangrai United assistant coach Alongkorn Thongaum hailed his players after his side held AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group J leaders Vissel Kobe to a 0-0 draw in Group J on Monday.

Alongkorn  was pleased with Chiangrai's response, having lost 6-0 to the Japanese side in the reverse fixture with the Thai club registering their first point after two defeats in the three-team Group J. 

Kobayashi hails Kawasaki’s chemistry, Mora undeterred by Johor Darul Ta’zim setback

Mon, 25 Apr, 2022

Kobayashi hails Kawasaki’s chemistry, Mora undeterred by Johor Darul Ta’zim setback

Johor Bahru: Two-goal hero Yu Kobayashi has praised his Kawasaki Frontale teammates for their emphatic display as the J1 League leaders cruised past Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) 5-0 on Sunday to claim top spot in Group I of the AFC Champions League™ 2022.

The win took Kawasaki to eight points, one ahead of JDT and Korea Republic's Ulsan Hyundai with two matches to play. 

Jun Amano ready to lead Ulsan’s comeback march

Mon, 25 Apr, 2022

Jun Amano ready to lead Ulsan’s comeback march

Johor Bahru: Ulsan Hyundai’s Jun Amano has rallied his teammates to extend their AFC Champions League™ 2022 unbeaten streak after the Horangi registered back-to-back victories over Group I rivals Guangzhou FC with Sunday’s 5-0 triumph their most dominant performance in the competition so far. 

Head coach Hong Myung-bo had called for a more clinical performance and just when it seemed the Horangi were unable to exert their authority before the break, Amano was cast in the second half to unlock the stubborn Guangzhou defence. 

And the 30-year-old duly delivered with his creative vision and incisive passing to keep third- placed Ulsan firmly in the race for a Round of 16 berth, with just one point separating them from Johor Darul Ta’zim and leaders Kawasaki Frontale.

Kim applauds Lion City Sailors for gritty win, Yu pleased with Shandong Taishan’s progress

Mon, 25 Apr, 2022

Kim applauds Lion City Sailors for gritty win, Yu pleased with Shandong Taishan’s progress

Buriram: Head coach Kim Do-hoon praised his Lion City Sailors FC side for producing a much-improved performance to beat Shandong Taishan FC 3-2 in Group F of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 on Sunday. 

After being held to a goalless draw in their first clash, the Sailors overcame a resolute Shandong side to collect the three points and place them in the running for a first place finish, as they sit level with Daegu FC and Urawa Red Diamonds on seven points.

Gama proud of Daegu’s hard work, Rodriguez disappointed with Urawa’s missed opportunity

Mon, 25 Apr, 2022

Gama proud of Daegu’s hard work, Rodriguez disappointed with Urawa’s missed opportunity

Buriram: Daegu FC head coach Alexandre Gama was proud of his side’s dedication in holding off an aggressive Urawa Red Diamonds in their AFC Champions League™ Group F tie on Sunday. 

Urawa were bent on avenging their 1-0 defeat on Matchday Three, and had a bright start in the rematch, but Daegu weathered the storm well to secure a hard-fought point from the goalless encounter at the Buriram City Stadium. 

Red-hot Ikhsan rues missed hat-trick after firing BG Pathum United clear on top

Mon, 25 Apr, 2022

Red-hot Ikhsan rues missed hat-trick after firing BG Pathum United clear on top

Pathum Thani: In-form striker Ikhsan Fandi revealed his slight regret at missing out on what would have been a historic hat-trick in BG Pathum United’s 3-1 AFC Champions League™ 2022 win over United City FC on Sunday.

The 22-year-old striker earned Player of the Match honours for his two-goal performance, which sent the Thai League outfit two points clear on top of Group G, with a win against Melbourne City on Wednesday now enough to guarantee their place in the Round of 16.
 
It was an impressive showing from Ikhsan, who showed the power and lethal finishing that has seen him score 11 goals for club and country since the start of March, but he couldn’t help but find himself wanting more after netting his goals before half-time.

Kisnorbo: Melbourne City must learn from Jeonnam Dragons heartbreaker

Mon, 25 Apr, 2022

Kisnorbo: Melbourne City must learn from Jeonnam Dragons heartbreaker

Pathum Thani: Melbourne City FC head coach Patrick Kisnboro called on his side to learn the harsh lessons delivered by their drama-filled 1-1 AFC Champions League™ 2022 draw against Jeonnam Dragons on Sunday.

For the second time in four days the Australian club struggled to break down their disciplined Korean opponents but looked like they’d done enough to secure three precious points when Jamie Maclaren put them ahead with a minute remaining, only for Jeonnam forward Nika Kacharava to lob home a dramatic equaliser in the third minute of stoppage time.
 
The result, coupled with BG Pathum United’s later 3-1 win over United City FC, leaves Melbourne City two points behind the Thai club in the race to top Group G, while Jeonnam’s hard-earned draw means they sit six points off the pace, but retain a slim chance of advancing to the last 16 with two games remaining.