Al Wehdat’s Ali rues missed chances after Sharjah stalemate

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

Al Wehdat’s Ali rues missed chances after Sharjah stalemate

Sharjah: Al Wehdat head coach Raafat Ali did not hide his disappointment after his side’s 2-2 draw with Sharjah in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group C tie at the Khalid Bin Mohammed Stadium on Tuesday.

Ousseynou Gueye’s brace was not enough to earn them the three points with the stalemate meaning the Jordanian side are level on four points with their UAE rivals, with Al Wehdat ahead on goal difference.

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Group C: Sharjah FC (UAE) 2-2 Al Wehdat SC (JOR)

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

Group C: Sharjah FC (UAE) 2-2 Al Wehdat SC (JOR)

Sharjah: UAE’s Sharjah FC and Al Wehdat SC of Jordan shared the points after an entertaining 2-2 draw in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group C tie on Tuesday.

The result meant both sides moved up to four points, with Al Wehdat leading the group on goal difference.

Group C: Sepahan FC (IRN) 4-0 FC Istiklol (TJK)

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

Group C: Sepahan FC (IRN) 4-0 FC Istiklol (TJK)

Fooladshahr: Javad Aghayipour’s brace helped steer Sepahan to a 4-0 win over FC Istiklol in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group C tie on Tuesday.

Aboubakar Kamara opened Sepahan’s account in the 40th minute with Aghayipour striking either side of the half-time break while Bryan Dabo added the fourth to seal the emphatic win.

JDT’s Arif vows to push on after sensational start

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

JDT’s Arif vows to push on after sensational start

Johor Bahru: Arif Aiman made it three goals in two AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 matches after his opening effort sent Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) on their way to a 3-0 success against Shanghai Shenhua on Tuesday.

The Malaysian international once again set the stage alight, building on his brace against Shanghai Port in the opening game but the 22-year-old is determined to ensure this isn’t a temporary peak for him.

Gwangju’s winning mentality delights Lee

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

Gwangju’s winning mentality delights Lee

Kawasaki: Head coach Lee Jung-hyo believes a structured approach was the winning formula as Gwangju FC earned a 1-0 victory over Kawasaki Frontale in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Tuesday.

Jasir Asani scored in the first half - his fourth goal of the campaign - to secure the vital win at the Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium for debutants Gwangju, who defeated another Japanese side Yokohama F. Marinos 7-3 in their opener two weeks ago. 

Vieira praises Buriram's cohesion, Mariners’ Jackson demands improvement

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

Vieira praises Buriram's cohesion, Mariners’ Jackson demands improvement

Gosford: Buriram United head coach Osmar Vieira was beaming with pride after his side secured a 2-1 victory over Central Coast Mariners in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024-25 tie on Tuesday.

Guilherme Bissoli and Curtis Good delivered for the Thai League 1 outfit, while Central Coast Mariners suffered more agony with goalkeeper Adam Pavlesic sent off before the Australian side scored a late consolation.

#AWCL - Know your Group B teams

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

#AWCL - Know your Group B teams

Kuala Lumpur: As excitement builds for the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25, the-AFC.com takes a look at Group B featuring Australia’s Melbourne City, Kaya FC–Iloilo of the Philippines, Thailand’s College of Asian Scholars and Bam Khatoon FC of Islamic Republic of Iran.

Australia’s Melbourne City will start as favourites but will need to tread with caution against opponents who will be determined to impress on the continental stage.

#AWCL - Know your Group A teams

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

#AWCL - Know your Group A teams

Kuala Lumpur: The group stage of the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25 is set for kick off with 12 teams aiming to lift the coveted trophy.

Join the-AFC.com as we first preview Group A which will see China PR’s Wuhan Jiangda, Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women’s FC of Korea Republic, Malaysia’s Sabah FA and Abu Dhabi Country Club of the United Arab Emirates vying for spots in the knockout stage.