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#ACLElite - MD6: What they said

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

#ACLElite - MD6: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Six of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 saw another round of exciting action as teams confirmed progress, revived hopes or suffered blows.

With the tournament to only resume in February, the-AFC.com listens to what was said by the teams after another pulsating round of matches.

#ACLElite - MD6: Facts & Figures

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

#ACLElite - MD6: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 has begun to take shape in the West Zone with five of the eight Round of 16 spots already booked.

There is, however, still everything to play for in the East Zone following the conclusion of Matchday Six, with some teams on the verge on confirming their spots.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some interesting facts and figures from the matches that thrilled the continent this past week.

Kim revels in Ulsan HD’s perseverance

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

Kim revels in Ulsan HD’s perseverance

Shanghai: A jubilant Kim Pan-gon highlighted his side’s resolve as Ulsan HD FC ended a run of five AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 defeats by beating China PR's Shanghai Shenhua FC 2-1 on Wednesday.

The Ulsan head coach knew, given their fragility after a poor run on the continental stage, the enormity of the task his side faced after Shenhua took the lead through Andre Luis in the 23rd minute.

Marcinho: Teamwork secured Frontale victory

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

Marcinho: Teamwork secured Frontale victory

Kawasaki: A jubilant Marcinho hailed Kawasaki Frontale’s team effort after their emphatic 4-0 triumph over China PR’s Shandong Taishan in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Wednesday.

Marcinho set the tone with his strike in the third minute as the J1 League side led from start to finish, with further goals from Yuki Yamamoto, Jesiel and Shin Yamada moving Frontale within touching distance of the knockout stage.

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MD6: Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN) 1-2 Ulsan HD FC (KOR)

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

MD6: Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN) 1-2 Ulsan HD FC (KOR)

Shanghai: Former champions Ulsan HD kept their slender hopes of a place in the next round of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 alive on Wednesday as Kim Pan-gon’s side scored twice in the second half to come back from a goal down to win 2-1 against hosts Shanghai Shenhua.

The Korea Republic champions picked up their first points of the campaign as Yago Carillo and Kang Min-woo scored in the 58th and 66th minutes respectively to cancel out Andre Luis’ 23rd minute opener for the home side.

The result moves Ulsan off the bottom of the standings and, with two games remaining in the league phase, the two-time champions can still qualify for the last 16. Shenhua, meanwhile, remain on seven points and just outside the eight qualification places.

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MD6: Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) 4-0 Shandong Taishan FC (CHN)

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

MD6: Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) 4-0 Shandong Taishan FC (CHN)

Kawasaki: Japan Kawasaki Frontale edged closer to the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 knockout stage after cruising to a 4-0 win against China PR’s Shandong Taishan on Wednesday.

Goals from Marcinho, Yuki Yamamoto, Jesiel and Shin Yamada sealed the three points for Toru Oniki’s side and moved them up to 12 points

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Jesus content as Al Hilal continue to cruise

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

Jesus content as Al Hilal continue to cruise

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC's stellar campaign in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 continued unabated after a 3-0 success against Al Gharafa on Tuesday, a performance which delighted head coach Jorge Jesus.

Marcos Leonardo put the Saudi Arabian side ahead in the 18th minute but Jesus’ charges had to be patient as Al Gharafa goalkeeper Sergio Rico denied them several times before a blitz towards the end confirmed the win.