Choi sets Shandong knockout stage target

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

Choi sets Shandong knockout stage target

Jinan: Head coach Choi Kang-hee wants to see his Shandong Taishan side present themselves as formidable opponents when the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 group stage begins in September.

This comes after his Chinese Super League side came from behind to edge Bangkok United 4-3 on penalties in a keenly fought Preliminary Stage 2 tie to clinch their place in Friday’s group stage draw.

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#ACLElite cast finalised

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

#ACLElite cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The lineup for the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 has been finalised following the completion of the Preliminary Stage on Tuesday.

Shandong Taishan of China PR and Qatar's Al Gharafa were the last two teams to advance after registering hard-fought wins against Thailand's Bangkok United FC and Shabab Al Ahli of the United Arab Emirates respectively.

PS2: Sassi strike sends Al Gharafa through

Thu, 15 Aug, 2024

PS2: Sassi strike sends Al Gharafa through

Al Khor: Ferjani Sassi’s second half strike sealed Qatar’s Al Gharafa a 1-0 win over Shabab Al Ahli of the United Arab Emirates in their AFC Champions League Elite™ Preliminary Stage 2 fixture at the Al Bayt Stadium on Tuesday.

The victory secured Al Gharafa a place in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 group stage while Shabab Al Ahli will compete in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 with the draw for both competitions to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday.

PS2: Shandong Taishan win shootout to advance

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

PS2: Shandong Taishan win shootout to advance

Jinan: Shandong Taishan booked their spot in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 group stage after edging Bangkok United 4-3 on penalties in their Preliminary Stage 2 tie on Tuesday.

The two sides battled to a 1-1 draw at the end of 120 minutes with Shandong proving deadlier from the penalty spot as they confirmed their place in the top tier of Asian club football. 

Defeat means Bangkok United will compete in the AFC Champions League Two™ with the draw for both competitions to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday.  

Sharma applauds Paro’s fighting spirit

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

Sharma applauds Paro’s fighting spirit

Kathmandu: Paro FC head coach Puspalal Sharma praised his team’s determination after they fought back from a goal down to defeat Nepal’s Church Boys United 2-1 on Tuesday, securing their place in the AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25 group stage.

Paro fell behind to Laken Limbu’s 38th-minute strike but the Bhutanese side quickly recovered with Kinga Wangchuk equalising just a minute later before the game was decided in the 66th minute when William Opoku capitalised on a defensive lapse to score the winner.

Preview - PS1: Al Ahli (BHR) vs Kuwait SC (KUW)

Thu, 15 Aug, 2024

Preview - PS1: Al Ahli (BHR) vs Kuwait SC (KUW)

Manama: Bahrain’s Al Ahli will lock horns with Kuwait SC in an AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Preliminary Stage tie at the Khalifa Sports City Stadium on Wednesday.

With a spot in the ACL Two 2024/25 Group Stage on the line, the encounter promises to be an intense battle with the teams having previously met in the AFC Cup™ and AFC Champions League™.

Preview - PS1: East Bengal (IND) vs Altyn-Asyr FC (TKM)

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

Preview - PS1: East Bengal (IND) vs Altyn-Asyr FC (TKM)

Kolkata: A place in the AFC Champions League Two™ (ACL Two) 2024/25 group stage is up for grabs when East Bengal of India take on Turkmenistan’s Altyn-Asyr FC in a Preliminary 1 tie on Wednesday.

As hosts of the single-leg match, 2024 Indian Super Cup champions East Bengal will fancy their chances of making it to the continental stage for the first time in nine years.