#ACLTwo contenders set for Knockout Stage draw

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

#ACLTwo contenders set for Knockout Stage draw

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for the 16 remaining sides in the AFC Champions League Two™ (ACL Two) 2024/25 to discover their Knockout Stage fate at the draw ceremony on Thursday, December 12 at 3pm at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

Eight teams each from the West and East regions successfully progressed from the Group Stage, which concluded on Thursday, to seal their Round of 16 berths in the 20th edition of the Continent’s second-tier men’s tournament and keep their hopes of glory alive.

Song proud to create history with Sailors

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Song proud to create history with Sailors

Singapore: Song Ui-young was over the moon after powering Lion City Sailors into the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 knockout stage with a sensational hat-trick against Thailand’s Port FC on Thursday.

Leading 2-0 after Song’s first half brace, the Singapore side found themselves pegged back as Port drew level but the midfielder restored Sailors’ advantage with a spectacular bicycle kick with Shawal Anuar and Lennart Thy then putting gloss on the victory which took them into the next stage as the Group F winners. 

Sydney’s rising stars impress Talay

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Sydney’s rising stars impress Talay

Sydney: Head coach Ufuk Talay beamed with pride after his experimental Sydney FC side defeated Kaya FC-Iloilo of the Philippines 3-1 in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 on Thursday.

Emerging talents Adrian Segecic, Patrick Wood and Jaiden Kucharski etched their name on the scoreboard with a goal each to seal second spot for Sydney in Group E with 12 points.

Talay emphasised the significance of giving young players the stage to demonstrate their potential.

Uthai thrilled as Muangthong achieve target

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Uthai thrilled as Muangthong achieve target

Bangkok: It was an evening to remember for Uthai Bunmo and his charges as Muangthong United secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors to confirm their spot in the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25.

The decisive moment came late in the first half, with Muangthong’s relentless attacks finally breaking through Jeonbuk’s defence, which proved enough for the Thai side to secure second spot in Group H.

Mota proud of Al Hussein’s versatility

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

Mota proud of Al Hussein’s versatility

Kuwait City: Al Hussein head coach Joao Mota praised his team’s ability to adapt following their 2-2 draw against Kuwait SC in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 on Wednesday.

The Jordanian side had to stave off a fightback from Kuwait SC with the result taking them to 10 points, three behind Group D winners Shabab Al Ahli of the UAE.

Al Taawoun’s control thrills Arruabarrena

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

Al Taawoun’s control thrills Arruabarrena

Baghdad: Rodolfo Arruabarrena heaped praise on his Al Taawoun players after they produced a controlled performance to defeat Air Force SC 1-0 in their final AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group B match on Wednesday.

Andrei Girotto’s goal early in the second half turned out to be the difference as Al Taawoun secured their passage to the knockout stage as group winners, three points ahead of Bahrain’s Al Khaldiya SC.

Jradi happy Bangkok United back on winning trail

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

Jradi happy Bangkok United back on winning trail

Pathum Thani: Bassel Jradi expressed pride after Bangkok United fought back from a goal down to edge Vietnam’s Nam Dinh FC 3-2 to secure top spot in Group G in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 on Wednesday. 

It was Jradi’s dazzling run inside the six-yard-box that drew the foul to bring Bangkok on level terms going into the break before the Lebanese midfielder struck the third late in the game to seal the win.

Sharjah’s Olaroiu wants to go all the way

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

Sharjah’s Olaroiu wants to go all the way

Amman: Head coach Cosmin Olaroiu was in a confident mood after his Sharjah FC side achieved their objective of beating Al Wehdat to finish top of Group C in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

The 3-1 win means that Sharjah will be part of the knockout stage draw in Kuala Lumpur on December 12 , with the Romanian side looking to take the UAE side all the way to the title.

Asia's best discover #FIFACWC challengers

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Asia's best discover #FIFACWC challengers

Miami: Asia's four representatives to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 learned their group stage opponents following the draw for the expanded tournament in Miami on Thursday.

The 32 teams were divided into eight groups with the tournament to take place across the United States on June 15-July 13, 2025.