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.

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#ACLTwo Knockout Stage cast finalised

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

#ACLTwo Knockout Stage cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The lineup for the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Round of 16 was finalised following the conclusion of the group stage on Thursday.

The 16 teams will now cast their eyes on the knockout stage draw which will be held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on December 12.

Group H - MD6: Muangthong United (THA) 1-0 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR)

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Group H - MD6: Muangthong United (THA) 1-0 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR)

Bangkok: Thailand’s Muangthong United handed Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors a 1-0 defeat in Bangkok on Thursday to guarantee a place in the last 16 of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 as runners-up in Group H behind the club from Korea Republic.

Purchat Thodsanid scored a minute into time added on at the end of the first half to earn Bunmo Uthai’s side the win needed to take the runners-up spot in the standings and join Jeonbuk in next week’s draw for the knockout rounds.

Victory moves the Thai League 1 side onto 11 points from their six games and keeps them one clear of Malaysia’s Selangor, who kept the pressure on their fellow Southeast Asians with a comprehensive 4-0 win over Dynamic Herb Cebu in Manila.

Group H - MD6: Dynamic Herb Cebu FC (PHI) 0-4 Selangor FC (MAS)

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Group H - MD6: Dynamic Herb Cebu FC (PHI) 0-4 Selangor FC (MAS)

Manila: Malaysia’s Selangor FC turned on the power to beat Dynamic Herb Cebu FC of Philippines 4-0 in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group H match on Thursday.

Victory, however, was in vain as it wasn’t enough to take the Red Giants through to the knockout stage as Muangthong United defeated Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC 1-0 in the other game to finish a point ahead of Selangor to claim second spot and a place in the Round of 16.

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.

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.

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.