MD2: Pohang Steelers (KOR) 3-0 Shanghai Port FC (CHN)

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

MD2: Pohang Steelers (KOR) 3-0 Shanghai Port FC (CHN)

Pohang: Pohang Steelers produced an inspired second half to defeat Shanghai Port FC 3-0 in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie at the Pohang Steel Yard on Tuesday.

Goals from Jorge Teixeira, Hong Yun-sang and Han Chan-hee sealed the win for Pohang Steelers, while Shanghai Port played with 10 men in the final 10 minutes.

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MD2: Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) 0-1 Gwangju FC (KOR)

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

MD2: Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) 0-1 Gwangju FC (KOR)

Kawasaki: Gwangju FC maintained their winning start to the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday as Jasir Asani’s first half penalty earned the K League 1 side a defiant 1-0 win over Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale at Todoroki Stadium.

The Korean side had to weather a sustained second half effort from the J1 League outfit after Asani had converted from the spot in the 21st minute, with the win taking Lee Jung-hyo’s team onto six points from their first two games of the league stage.

Kawasaki, meanwhile, remain on three points having won their opening game against Ulsan HD two weeks ago.

MD2: Central Coast Mariners (AUS) 1-2 Buriram United (THA)

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

MD2: Central Coast Mariners (AUS) 1-2 Buriram United (THA)

Gosford: Buriram United secured their first win of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024-25 on Tuesday as goals from Guilherme Bissoli and Curtis Good earned the Thai League 1 champions a 2-1 win over Central Coast Mariners in Gosford.

Bissoli put the visitors ahead in the 30th minute and Good doubled the advantage five minutes into the second half before the A-League champions’ task was made insurmountable by goalkeeper Adam Pavlesic’s 57th minute sending off.

Lucas Mauragis thumped home a consolation for Central Coast five minutes into injury time at the end of the game but Buriram had already done enough to take the points.

The win moves Buriram United onto four points from their opening two games of the league phase having drawn 0-0 with Vissel Kobe two weeks ago while Central Coast have yet to pick up a point.

Ronaldo’s emotional milestone spurs Al Nassr

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Ronaldo’s emotional milestone spurs Al Nassr

Riyadh: Cristiano Ronaldo once again showcased his class after leading Al Nassr Club to a 2-1 victory over Al Rayyan SC in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Monday.

Ronaldo’s curling effort in the 76th minute proved decisive, securing Al Nassr’s victory with Al Rayyan netting a late consolation at the King Saud University Stadium.

After missing several chances in the second half, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner opened his 2024/25 continental account in style for the Riyadh-based side, with the Portugal star revealing afterwards that it was an emotional goal as it was his late father’s birthday.

Sanchez happy with Al Sadd’s early progress

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Sanchez happy with Al Sadd’s early progress

Doha: Head coach Felix Sanchez believes his Al Sadd side are on the right track after securing an impressive 2-0 win over Esteghlal FC in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Monday.

The 2011 AFC Champions League™ winners were expected to be tested by a tough Esteghlal but an own goal from goalkeeper Hossein Hosseini and Akram Afif’s second half penalty took Al Sadd to four points. 

Their early haul, said Sanchez, was significant with Al Sadd aiming to qualify for the knockout stage after failing to do so in the past three seasons of the AFC Champions League. 

Jaissle proud of Al Ahli’s fighting spirit

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Jaissle proud of Al Ahli’s fighting spirit

Dubai: Al Ahli Saudi FC put aside their indifferent domestic form to show that they are a force to be reckoned with in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25, with head coach Matthias Jaissle extremely proud of their resilience.

Having lost back-to-back domestic matches to Al Jandal and Al Qadisiyah, Jaissle knew Monday’s 2-0 win against Al Wasl would not have been achieved without the togetherness of the team as they look to put their season back on track.

Preview - MD2: Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) v Ulsan HD FC (KOR)

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

Preview - MD2: Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) v Ulsan HD FC (KOR)

Yokohama: It will be a meeting between two sides desperate to kickstart their respective campaigns when Yokohama F. Marinos welcome Ulsan HD for their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Wednesday.

Marinos were on the receiving end of a 7-3 result against Korea Republic's Gwangju FC on Matchday One while two-time Asian champions Ulsan DH suffered a 1-0 reverse on home soil against Kawasaki Frontale.

Preview - MD2: Vissel Kobe (JPN) v Shandong Taishan FC (CHN)

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

Preview - MD2: Vissel Kobe (JPN) v Shandong Taishan FC (CHN)

Kobe: There will be little separating Vissel Kobe and Shandong Taishan FC when the two sides square off in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie at the Kobe City Miski Park Stadium on Wednesday.

Japanese champions Vissel Kobe opened their continental campaign with a goalless draw against Thailand's Buriram United while Shandong Taishan saw off the spirited challenge of Australia's Central Coast Mariners with a 3-1 win.

#AWCL - Know your Group A teams

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

#AWCL - Know your Group A teams

Kuala Lumpur: The group stage of the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25 is set for kick off with 12 teams aiming to lift the coveted trophy.

Join the-AFC.com as we first preview Group A which will see China PR’s Wuhan Jiangda, Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women’s FC of Korea Republic, Malaysia’s Sabah FA and Abu Dhabi Country Club of the United Arab Emirates vying for spots in the knockout stage.

Europe Wrap: Lee shines for PSG; Furuhashi on the double for Celtic

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Europe Wrap: Lee shines for PSG; Furuhashi on the double for Celtic

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic's Lee Kang-in and Japan's Takefusa Kubo were among the goals as Paris St-Germain and Real Sociedad registered wins in France and Spain respectively.

In Scotland, Kyogo Furuhashi netted twice as Celtic made it six straight wins, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the continent's stars performed in Europe this past week.

AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023 nominees revealed

Mon, 30 Sep, 2024

AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023 nominees revealed

·         Yazan Al Naimat, Seol Young-woo and Akram Afif to vie for AFC Player of the Year
·         Cortnee Vine, Kiko Seike and Kim Hye-ri up for AFC Women’s Player of the Year

The highly anticipated and star-studded cast of nominees for the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023 was announced today, with just under a month left to the gala ceremony.
 
Asia’s finest, headlined by the coveted AFC Player of the Year and AFC Women’s Player of the Year accolades, will be crowned on October 29 when the 28th edition of the AFC Annual Awards take place at the stunning Grand Peace Palace of the Kyung Hee University.