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.

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#ACLElite - MD2: 5 things to look out for

Sat, 28 Sep, 2024

#ACLElite - MD2: 5 things to look out for

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 2 of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 is set to be another cracking affair.

The new format featuring two leagues of 12 teams across the West and East regions will see each side facing eight different opponents within its region in the form of four home and four away matches.

The top eight teams from each region will advance to the knockout stage, leaving little room for error for the 24 sides going into the next round of maches.

Ahead of what is sure to be a gripping three days, the-AFC.com has selected five things to look out for.

#ACLElite Match Predictor: Analysis, insights and next up!

Sat, 28 Sep, 2024

#ACLElite Match Predictor: Analysis, insights and next up!

Kuala Lumpur: The opening round of fixtures of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 delivered a series of thrilling matches that left fans across the continent on the edge of their seats.  

Speaking of fun, don’t forget to partake in Matchday 2 of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Match Predictor where you can show off your football knowledge and win cool prizes along the way.  

From stunning upsets to dominant displays, the competition continues to showcase the unpredictability and excitement of Asia’s premier football competition. 

Without further ado, let’s get to the Matchday 1 recap.  

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.

#ACLElite Fantasy Football: Star performers, top tips and much more!

Fri, 27 Sep, 2024

#ACLElite Fantasy Football: Star performers, top tips and much more!

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 is up and running as Matchday 1 delivered an action-packed set of games for fans to enjoy. Create your squad now at the-AFC.com or at AFC LIVE APP today. 

From Jasir Asani’s sublime hat-trick which powered Gwangju FC to a 7-3 triumph over Yokohama F. Marinos to Ramin Rezaeian’s complete performance in Esteghlal FC’s 3-0 win against Al Gharafa, the opening week of Asia’s premier football competition lived up to its hype.  

#ACLTwo Match Predictor: Big wins, upsets and more to come!

Thu, 26 Sep, 2024

#ACLTwo Match Predictor: Big wins, upsets and more to come!

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 1 of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 delivered the goods as fans of Asian football were treated to thrilling matches across the continent.  

From big victories to last-minute winners, we witnessed no shortage of drama and the action is set to return once more on Matchday 2, so don’t forget to sign up to play the AFC Champions League Two™ Match Predictor where you put your football knowledge to the test and can win exclusive prizes along the way.  

Let’s not waste any more time and get to the recap.  

#ACLTwo - Preview: Matchday 2

Mon, 30 Sep, 2024

#ACLTwo - Preview: Matchday 2

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 returns with Matchday Two after the excitement and highs of the opening round of fixtures.

Fans will have sixteen more matches to savour as 32 teams look to set an early marker in their respective groups.

The-AFC.com previews the matches that will take place this week.

#AFCU20 Qualifiers - MD5: Results & Reports

Mon, 30 Sep, 2024

#AFCU20 Qualifiers - MD5: Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers concluded on Sunday with the 16 teams for the Finals confirmed.

The 10 group winners and five best second-placed teams join hosts China PR in the Finals, which will be played on February 6-23, 2025.