MD2: Vissel Kobe (JPN) 2-1 Shandong Taishan FC (CHN)

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

MD2: Vissel Kobe (JPN) 2-1 Shandong Taishan FC (CHN)

Kobe: Japan’s Vissel Kobe made full use of home ground advantage to defeat Shandong Taishan of China PR 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Wednesday.

Gotoku Sakai’s second half winner separated the two sides with Vissel earning their first win to move onto four points while Shandong are one adrift.

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MD2: Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) 4-0 Ulsan HD FC (KOR)

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

MD2: Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) 4-0 Ulsan HD FC (KOR)

Yokohama: Yokohama F Marinos bounced back from their dismal start to the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 to hand Korea Republic’s Ulsan HD a 4-0 defeat at Yokohama International Stadium on Wednesday.

John Hutchison’s J1 League side suffered a 7-3 defeat against Gwangju FC in their opening game of the continental championship but made amends with a well-earned victory in a re-run of last season’s AFC Champions League™ semi-final.

Kota Watanabe put the home side in front in the fourth minute and Takuma Nishimura added the second a minute before the interval while Anderson Lopes hit a late third and Kota Mizunuma scored a fourth to give Marinos their first three points of the campaign.

Ulsan, meanwhile, remain without a point having also lost their opening game against Japan's Kawasaki Frontale in last month’s first matchday of the league phase.

Jesus hails Al Hilal’s tactical discipline

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

Jesus hails Al Hilal’s tactical discipline

Riyadh: Head coach Jorge Jesus sang the praises of his Al Hilal SFC side following their impressive 5-0 win over Al Shorta in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium on Tuesday.

Back to back wins have placed Al Hilal at the top of the West League Stage standings, ahead of domestic rivals Al Ahli Saudi FC on goal difference.

JDT’s Arif vows to push on after sensational start

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

JDT’s Arif vows to push on after sensational start

Johor Bahru: Arif Aiman made it three goals in two AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 matches after his opening effort sent Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) on their way to a 3-0 success against Shanghai Shenhua on Tuesday.

The Malaysian international once again set the stage alight, building on his brace against Shanghai Port in the opening game but the 22-year-old is determined to ensure this isn’t a temporary peak for him.

Gwangju’s winning mentality delights Lee

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

Gwangju’s winning mentality delights Lee

Kawasaki: Head coach Lee Jung-hyo believes a structured approach was the winning formula as Gwangju FC earned a 1-0 victory over Kawasaki Frontale in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Tuesday.

Jasir Asani scored in the first half - his fourth goal of the campaign - to secure the vital win at the Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium for debutants Gwangju, who defeated another Japanese side Yokohama F. Marinos 7-3 in their opener two weeks ago. 

Vieira praises Buriram's cohesion, Mariners’ Jackson demands improvement

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

Vieira praises Buriram's cohesion, Mariners’ Jackson demands improvement

Gosford: Buriram United head coach Osmar Vieira was beaming with pride after his side secured a 2-1 victory over Central Coast Mariners in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024-25 tie on Tuesday.

Guilherme Bissoli and Curtis Good delivered for the Thai League 1 outfit, while Central Coast Mariners suffered more agony with goalkeeper Adam Pavlesic sent off before the Australian side scored a late consolation.

Al Wehdat’s Ali rues missed chances after Sharjah stalemate

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

Al Wehdat’s Ali rues missed chances after Sharjah stalemate

Sharjah: Al Wehdat head coach Raafat Ali did not hide his disappointment after his side’s 2-2 draw with Sharjah in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group C tie at the Khalid Bin Mohammed Stadium on Tuesday.

Ousseynou Gueye’s brace was not enough to earn them the three points with the stalemate meaning the Jordanian side are level on four points with their UAE rivals, with Al Wehdat ahead on goal difference.

#AWCL - Know your Group B teams

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

#AWCL - Know your Group B teams

Kuala Lumpur: As excitement builds for the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25, the-AFC.com takes a look at Group B featuring Australia’s Melbourne City, Kaya FC–Iloilo of the Philippines, Thailand’s College of Asian Scholars and Bam Khatoon FC of Islamic Republic of Iran.

Australia’s Melbourne City will start as favourites but will need to tread with caution against opponents who will be determined to impress on the continental stage.

#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.