MD2: Persepolis FC (IRN) 1-1 Pakhtakor FC (UZB)

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

MD2: Persepolis FC (IRN) 1-1 Pakhtakor FC (UZB)

Qods: Pakhtakor FC came from behind to force a 1-1 draw with Persepolis FC in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Monday.

Pakhtakor’s Dragan Ceran cancelled out Ali Alipour’s first half opener as the side from Uzbekistan took a well deserved point from their rivals from the Islamic Republic of Iran. 

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Preview - MD2: Al Gharafa (QAT) v Al Ain FC (UAE)

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

Preview - MD2: Al Gharafa (QAT) v Al Ain FC (UAE)

Al Khor: Al Gharafa will have to find their best form if they are to kickstart their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 campaign, with the Qatar side to host Al Ain FC of the UAE on Tuesday.

Al Gharafa suffered a 3-0 defeat to Esteghlal FC of the Islamic Republic of Iran in their opener while Al Ain had to settle for a share of the points against Al Sadd SC.

Preview - MD2: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Al Shorta (IRQ)

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

Preview - MD2: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Al Shorta (IRQ)

Riyadh: Al Shorta will brace themselves for a tough test when they travel to face Al Hilal SFC in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Tuesday.

The Iraqi side held Al Nassr to a 1-1 draw in their opening tie two weeks ago but four-time Asian champions Al Hilal have started their season impressively and will offer a much stiffer challenge.

Preview - MD2: Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) v Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Preview - MD2: Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) v Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Johor Bahru: Johor Darul Ta'zim will be confident of their chances when they face Shanghai Shenhua in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Tuesday.

The Malaysian champions opened their continental campaign with a thrilling 2-2 draw with Shanghai Port FC while Shanghai Shenhua impressed in their 4-1 defeat of FC Pohang Steelers.

Preview - MD2: Pohang Steelers (KOR) v Shanghai Port FC (CHN)

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Preview - MD2: Pohang Steelers (KOR) v Shanghai Port FC (CHN)

Pohang: Pohang Steelers will be desperate to bounce back in style when they host Shanghai Port FC in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Tuesday.

The three-time Asian champions suffered a humbling 4-1 defeat to Shanghai Shenhua FC on Matchday One and will tread with caution against a Shanghai Port side who also need a win after being held 2-2 by Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim.

Preview - MD2: Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) v Gwangju FC (KOR)

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Preview - MD2: Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) v Gwangju FC (KOR)

Kawasaki: Kawasaki Frontale will be wary of Gwangju FC's offensive threat when they square of in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Tuesday.

While Frontale scored an impressive 1-0 win over Ulsan HD on Matchday One, debutants Gwangju were stunning 7-3 victors over Yokohama F. Marinos.

Preview - MD2: Central Coast Mariners (AUS) v Buriram United (THA)

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Preview - MD2: Central Coast Mariners (AUS) v Buriram United (THA)

Gosford: Central Coast Mariners will be counting on home ground advantage to see off the challenge of Buriram United when the two sides meet in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Tuesday.

Australia's Central Coast Mariners suffered a 3-1 defeat to Shandong Taishan FC on Matchday One while Thailand's Buriram took a point from a battling goalless draw with Vissel Kobe of Japan.

#AFCU20 China 2025 cast finalised

Mon, 30 Sep, 2024

#AFCU20 China 2025 cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The lineup for the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 was finalised on Sunday following the conclusion of the Qualifiers.

Eleven of the 15 teams who qualified are former champions, setting the stage for a thrilling contest in the Finals which will be played on February 6-23, 2025

West Asia Wrap: Shock defeat for Al Duhail; Al Hilal continue to cruise

Mon, 30 Sep, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Shock defeat for Al Duhail; Al Hilal continue to cruise

Doha: Al Duhail SC suffered a shock defeat to Al Shahania in the Qatar Stars League while Al Hilal's defence of their Saudi Pro League continued smoothly after a win against Al Kholood.

In Oman, Al Seeb and Al Nahda also stayed perfect while the action is heating up across the region so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic thrills and spills across West Asia.

East Asia Wrap: Sanfrecce surge; Ulsan almost there

Mon, 30 Sep, 2024

East Asia Wrap: Sanfrecce surge; Ulsan almost there

Hiroshima: Sanfrecce Hiroshima boosted their J1 League title hopes after seeing off Machida Zelvia 2-0.

In Korea Republic, Ulsan recovered to overcome Daejeon Hana Citizen to maintain their grip on the summit.

There was also action in China PR and Hong Kong, so join the-AFC.com as we recap the past week's domestic action across East Asia.