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.

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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.

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: 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.

#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.