Jovovic proud of Kuwait SC’s discipline

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Jovovic proud of Kuwait SC’s discipline

Qarshi: Head coach Nebojsa Jovovic was extremely proud of the grit and determination Kuwait SC showed in the 2-1 comeback win against PFC Nasaf in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group D match on Wednesday.

Jovovic saw his side being dominated in the first half but two goals in eight minutes in the opening minutes after the break turned the game in Kuwait SC’s favour.

The win was, however, in vain as Shabab Al Ahli’s 3-2 victory over Al Hussein sent both Kuwait SC and Nasaf out of the competition.

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Group D - MD5 : PFC Nasaf (UZB) 1-2 Kuwait SC (KUW)

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Group D - MD5 : PFC Nasaf (UZB) 1-2 Kuwait SC (KUW)

Qarshi: Kuwait SC came from behind to beat PFC Nasaf 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group D match on Wednesday.

The win, however, was not enough for Kuwait SC after UAE's Shabab Al Ahli defeated Jordan's Al Hussein 3-2 in the later match, with both teams advancing to the knockout stage.

Group D - MD5: Al Hussein SC (JOR) 2-3 Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Group D - MD5: Al Hussein SC (JOR) 2-3 Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Amman: Munas Dabbar’s injury time lob earned Shabab Al Ahli a come-from-behind 3-2 win over hosts Al Hussein from Jordan on Wednesday as Paulo Sousa’s side booked their place in the knockout rounds of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 .

Yousef Abu Jalboush and Mahmoud Al Mardi scored in the fifth and 15th minutes respectively for the hosts but strikes from Sardar Azmoun and Renan pulled their side level before substitute Dabbar broke Al Hussein’s resistance a minute into stoppage time.

That means Shabab Al Ahli move to the top of Group D with 10 points and into the next round while Al Hussein also progress despite the defeat as a result of Kuwait SC’s win over Nasaf earlier in the day.

Group A - MD5: Tractor FC (IRN) 3-3 Al Wakrah SC (QAT)

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Group A - MD5: Tractor FC (IRN) 3-3 Al Wakrah SC (QAT)

Dubai: Islamic Republic of Iran’s Tractor FC fought back to hold Qatar’s Al Wakrah 3-3 in Group A of the AFC Champions League™ 2024/25 at the Rashid Stadium on Wednesday.

The result meant Al Wakrah joined Tractor FC in the knockout stage with the Qatar side to play Tajikistan’s FC Ravshan in their concluding tie next week.

Group B - MD5: Altyn Asyr FC (TKM) 0-2 Air Force SC (IRQ)

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Group B - MD5: Altyn Asyr FC (TKM) 0-2 Air Force SC (IRQ)

Ashgabat: Air Force Club kept their hopes of a place in the knockout rounds of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 alive on Wednesday as the Iraqi side handed Turkmenistan’s already-eliminated Altyn Asyr a 2-0 defeat in Ashgabat.

The result moves Wesam Rizik’s side onto nine points from five games and maintains their challenge for a top two finish in Group B ahead of their final group match against Saudi Arabia’s Al Taawoun in Baghdad next week.

Ahmet Atayew’s seventh minute own goal gave the visitors the lead and Hiran Azad doubled the advantage in the 31st minute as Air Force secured their third win in the group phase having also previously defeated the Yokary Liga side in September’s opening round of matches.

Group B - MD5: Al Taawoun (KSA) 2-1 Al Khaldiya SC (BHR)

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Group B - MD5: Al Taawoun (KSA) 2-1 Al Khaldiya SC (BHR)

Buraidah: Al Taawoun confirmed their place into the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 knockout stage after edging Bahrain’s Al Khaldiya 2-1 in their Group B tie at Wolves Park on Wednesday.

The result moved the Saudi Arabian side to 12 points, three ahead of Al Khaldiya and Iraq’s Air Force Club, but their superior head-to-head record with the Bahraini side means Al Taawoun are assured of a top two finish.  

Group G - MD5: Nam Dinh FC (VIE) 3-0 Lee Man (HKG)

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Group G - MD5: Nam Dinh FC (VIE) 3-0 Lee Man (HKG)

Nam Dinh: Vietnam’s Nam Dinh booked their spot in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 knockout stage after cruising 3-0 past Lee Man of Hong Kong in their Group G tie at the Thien Truong Stadium on Wednesday.

First half goals from Lucas Silva, To Van V and Rafaelson put the match beyond Lee Man’s reach as Nam Dinh moved to 11 points to confirm their spot with a match to spare.

They meet Bangkok United next week to decide the group winners, with the Thai side also having booked their ticket to the next round.

Group G - MD5: Tampines Rovers (SGP) 1-0 Bangkok United FC (THA)

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Group G - MD5: Tampines Rovers (SGP) 1-0 Bangkok United FC (THA)

Singapore: Tampines Rovers of Singapore defeated Thailand’s Bangkok United 1-0 but it wasn’t enough as they exited the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 on Wednesday.

The win put Tampines on seven points, three behind Bangkok but the Thai side were assured of their knockout stage berth due to a superior head-to-head record - having beaten the Singaporean outfit 4-2 in the reverse fixture. 

Bangkok meet Nam Dinh FC next week to decide the group winners, with the Vietnamese side also having confirmed qualification after a 3-0 win over Hong Kong’s Lee Man.

Asani draws inspiration from Ronaldo in Gwangju journey

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Asani draws inspiration from Ronaldo in Gwangju journey

Gwangju: Gwangju FC’s Jasir Asani is determined to emerge the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 top scorer, drawing motivation from Al Nassr Club star Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Albanian striker came off the bench to make an immediate impact against Shanghai Shenhua FC on Wednesday, scoring with his first touch what proved to be the only goal of the game in the 57th minute as he took his tally to seven.

Hutchinson pleased as Marinos maintain momentum

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Hutchinson pleased as Marinos maintain momentum

Yokohama: Yokohama F. Marinos head coach John Hutchinson expressed satisfaction after his team claimed a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Pohang Steelers in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie at International Stadium on Wednesday.

The win propelled Marinos to third in the standings with 10 points, while Pohang are four adrift and remain 10th.