Jinan: Head coach Choi Kang-hee’s half-time pep talk sparked Shandong Taishan’s AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 3-1 win against Central Coast Mariners on Tuesday.
Gwangju’s Lee expects more despite fantastic start
Gwangju: Lee Jung-hyo praised his Gwangju FC players for their strong mentality in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 win against Japan's Yokohama F. Marinos but the head coach admitted he wasn’t totally satisfied with how the Korea Republic side ended the tie on Tuesday.
MD1: Shandong Taishan FC (CHN) 3-1 Central Coast Mariners (AUS)
Jinan: Shandong Taishan of China PR were made to work hard before securing a 3-1 win over Australia’s Central Coast Mariners in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 League Stage match on Tuesday.
MD1: Gwangju FC (KOR) 7-3 Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)
Gwangju: Jasir Asani scored a hat-trick and set up a fourth as continental debutants Gwangju FC handed Yokohama F. Marinos a 7-3 victory at Gwangju World Cup Stadium on Tuesday in the opening round of league play in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25.
Shanghai: China PR’s Shanghai Shenhua came back from a goal down to defeat Pohang Steelers of Korea Republic 4-1 in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 League Stage opener on Tuesday.
Buriram: Hosts Buriram United held J1 League champions Vissel Kobe to a 0-0 draw in the teams’ opening AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 league stage clash at Buriram Stadium on Tuesday.
Tashkent: Al Wasl Club edged Pakthtakor FC 1-0 in their opening AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 League Stage clash at Bunyodkor Stadium on Tuesday.
Al Rayyan: Four-time continental champions Al Hilal made a strong start to their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 campaign on Tuesday as the Saudi Pro League side handed their Qatari hosts Al Rayyan a 3-1 defeat at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.