Amman: Al Wehdat SC of Jordan came from behind to defeat Islamic Republic of Iran’s Sepahan SC 2-1 in their opening AFC Champions League Two™ Group C tie on Tuesday.
Dushanbe: Firas Ben Al Arbi came off the bench to score the winner as Sharjah FC defeated FC Istiklol 1-0 in Group C of the AFC Champions League Two™ at the Central Republican Stadium on Tuesday.
Al Rayyan: Four-time continental champions Al Hilal made a strong start to their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 campaign on Tuesday as the Saudi Pro League side handed their Qatari hosts Al Rayyan a 3-1 defeat at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.
Tashkent: Al Wasl Club edged Pakthtakor FC 1-0 in their opening AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 League Stage clash at Bunyodkor Stadium on Tuesday.
Buriram: Hosts Buriram United held J1 League champions Vissel Kobe to a 0-0 draw in the teams’ opening AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 league stage clash at Buriram Stadium on Tuesday.
Shanghai: China PR’s Shanghai Shenhua came back from a goal down to defeat Pohang Steelers of Korea Republic 4-1 in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 League Stage opener on Tuesday.
MD1: Gwangju FC (KOR) 7-3 Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)
Gwangju: Jasir Asani scored a hat-trick and set up a fourth as continental debutants Gwangju FC handed Yokohama F. Marinos a 7-3 victory at Gwangju World Cup Stadium on Tuesday in the opening round of league play in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25.
MD1: Shandong Taishan FC (CHN) 3-1 Central Coast Mariners (AUS)
Jinan: Shandong Taishan of China PR were made to work hard before securing a 3-1 win over Australia’s Central Coast Mariners in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 League Stage match on Tuesday.
Opening with a win is what matters, says Al Ahli’s Jaissle
Jeddah: It was a case of job done as far as Matthias Jaissle was concerned after his Al Ahli Saudi FC opened their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 campaign with a 1-0 win over Persepolis FC on Monday.
Qods: Head coach Javad Nekonam heaped praise on his Esteghlal players following their convincing 3-0 win against Qatar’s Al Gharafa in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 opener at the Shahr-e Qods Stadium on Monday.
Mixed emotions for Al Ain’s Crespo, Al Sadd’s Sanchez
Al Ain: Head coach Hernan Crespo was left to rue Al Ain’s missed opportunity following their 1-1 draw with Qatar’s Al Sadd in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 opener at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on Monday.