Players delivered a team performance, says Shenhua’s Slutsky

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Players delivered a team performance, says Shenhua’s Slutsky

Shanghai: Shanghai Shenhua head coach Leonid Slutsky praised his team’s composure after their 2-0 victory over FC Seoul in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Wednesday, which secured their first win of the campaign.

Slutsky’s second half tinkering ensured the three points and lifted Shenhua to four points from three matches.

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Gangwon’s lost focus a concern for matchwinner Kim

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Gangwon’s lost focus a concern for matchwinner Kim

Chuncheon: Kim Gun-hee delivered an unforgettable performance as Gangwon FC edged Vissel Kobe 4-3 in a nail-biting AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie on Wednesday.

Having already taken a 3-0 cushion, Gangwon let their guard down to allow Kobe to claw their way back in the second half to level the tie.

Just when it seemed Kobe had completed the comeback, Kim delivered the decisive goal when he smashed home the winner from inside the six-yard-box to send the Chuncheon fans into raptures.

Esteghlal youngsters live up to Pinto’s expectations

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Esteghlal youngsters live up to Pinto’s expectations

Shahr-E Qods: Esteghlal FC stamped their authority, delivering a controlled display to defeat Al Wehdat 2-0 in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group A tie on Wednesday.

Munir El Haddadi and Jasir Asani gave Esteghlal a comfortable cushion going into the break as Ricardo Sa Pinto’s side registered their first win with the Portuguese tactician praising his team’s composure.

Al Nassr’s Jesus pleased to hit objectives in Goa win

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Al Nassr’s Jesus pleased to hit objectives in Goa win

Goa: Jorge Jesus took plenty of positives from Al Nassr Club’s 2-1 win against FC Goa in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 tie on Wednesday which kept the Saudi Arabia side top of Group D.

Jesus rotated his squad with Sadio Mane, Joao Felix and Kingsley Coman among those starting from the bench while Cristiano Ronaldo was not part of the matchday squad, but still proved too strong for the Indian outfit.

Indonesia 2026 cast finalised

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Indonesia 2026 cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2026 following the conclusion of Group D of the Qualifiers on Wednesday.

Iraq emerged as the top team in Group D following a 2-1 defeat of Saudi Arabia, completing their campaign with a perfect record of three victories.

There was joy for Saudi Arabia as they advanced as one of the best seven runners-up.

Group F: Japan 2-0 Zambia

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Group F: Japan 2-0 Zambia

Sale: Japan secured a place in the knockout stage of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025 with a 2-0 win against 10-player Zambia on Wednesday.

The former champions made it two wins out of two as they booked their spot in the next round with a match to spare.