Rangsan praises Port’s resilience; Hodak hopeful Persib can advance

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Rangsan praises Port’s resilience; Hodak hopeful Persib can advance

Pathum Thani: Port FC sealed progression to the knockout stage of AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 after a 2-2 draw with Persib Bandung on Thursday, much to the delight of head coach Rangsan Vivatchaichok.

Rangsan was pleased that his charges came from behind to lead despite ultimately having to share points after conceding a late equaliser.

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Uthai pleased qualification in Muangthong’s hands

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Uthai pleased qualification in Muangthong’s hands

Petaling Jaya: Head coach Uthai Bunmo was a relieved man after Muangthong United produced a spirited comeback to earn a vital 2-1 win over Selangor FC in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group H match on Thursday.

The three points lifted Muangthong to second spot, a point ahead of Selangor going into the final set of fixtures to be played next week with qualification now in their own hands.

Ouahim jubilant after hat-trick powers Sydney into knockout stage

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Ouahim jubilant after hat-trick powers Sydney into knockout stage

Hong Kong: Anas Ouahim expressed pride after his stunning hat-trick helped Sydney FC secure a resounding 4-1 victory over Eastern in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group E tie at the Mong Kok Stadium on Thursday.

The win, coupled with Sanfrecce Hiroshima's 1-1 draw with Kaya FC-Iloilo, confirmed the Australian side’s place in the Round of 16.

Group F - MD5: Port FC (THA) 2-2 Persib Bandung (IDN)

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Group F - MD5: Port FC (THA) 2-2 Persib Bandung (IDN)

Pathum Thani: Thailand’s Port FC advanced to the Round 16 of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 despite being held to a late 2-2 draw by Persib Bandung of Indonesia in their Group F tie on Thursday.

The stalemate took Port to 10 points and with Singapore’s Lion City Sailors FC losing 3-2 to Zhejiang FC of China PR earlier in the day, ensured Rangsan Vivatchaichok’s side will finish in the top two positions.

Persib are bottom on five points but Bojan Hodak’s side have an outside chance of qualifying heading into next week’s final round of fixtures.

Group F - MD5: Zhejiang FC (CHN) 4-2 Lion City Sailors (SGP)

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Group F - MD5: Zhejiang FC (CHN) 4-2 Lion City Sailors (SGP)

Hangzhou: Zhejiang FC produced a remarkable fightback to snatch a 4-2 win over Singapore's Lion City Sailors to revive their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 knockout stage hopes on Thursday.

The result moved the Chinese side to six points, a point adrift of the second-placed Sailors with qualification to be decided on the final matchday next week.

Group E - MD5: Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI) 1-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Group E - MD5: Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI) 1-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Manila: Kaya FC Iloilo’s slender hopes of advancing to the knockout rounds of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 were extinguished on Thursday as a 1-1 draw with Sanfrecce Hiroshima in Manila eliminated the side from the Philippines and guaranteed Sydney FC’s progress.

Aren Inoue’s goal for the visitors in the 68th minute cancelled out Shuto Komaki’s 18th minute effort to deny Kaya the win they required to keep their fight for a place in the last 16 alive for another week.

The draw moves Hiroshima, who had already qualified ahead of Thursday’s game, onto 13 points while Kaya have four points, five adrift of Sydney FC, who now advance as a result of their 4-1 win over Hong Kong Premier League side Eastern earlier in the day.

Group H - MD5: Selangor FC (MAS) 1-2 Muangthong United FC (THA)

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Group H - MD5: Selangor FC (MAS) 1-2 Muangthong United FC (THA)

Petaling Jaya: Thailand’s Muangthong United fought back to defeat Selangor FC of Malaysia 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 tie on Thursday to leapfrog their beaten opponents into second place in Group H.

With Korea Republic’s Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC confirming the top spot after their win over Dynamic Herb Cebu FC of Philippines earlier in the day, the advantage is with Muangthong heading into next week’s concluding round of fixtures.

On eight points, Muangthong face Jeonbuk while Selangor - who are one adrift - play Cebu.

Al Haydos, Yamashita lead Asian nominees

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Al Haydos, Yamashita lead Asian nominees

Kuala Lumpur: Qatar’s Hasan Al Haydos and Ayaka Yamashita of Japan are among several Asian players nominated for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024.

Japan women’s head coach Futoshi Ikeda, Yui Hasegawa, Saki Kumagai and Australian duo Ellie Carpenter and Steph Catley have also been nominated.

Japan stay top; UAE, Indonesia surge

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Japan stay top; UAE, Indonesia surge

Kuala Lumpur: Japan maintained their position as Asia's top side in the latest FIFA World Ranking issued on Thursday.

Hajime Moriyasu's side, who are on the verge of clinching an eighth consecutive appearance at the FIFA World Cup Finals, remained unchanged at 15th in the ranking.