Group F: Lion City Sailors FC (SGP) 2-0 Zhejiang FC (CHN)

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Group F: Lion City Sailors FC (SGP) 2-0 Zhejiang FC (CHN)

Singapore: Lion City Sailors FC of Singapore cruised to a 2-0 win over China PR’s Zhejiang FC in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group F opener on Thursday.

Hariss Harun put Lion City Sailors ahead going into the break before Maxime Lestienne sealed the three points with a stunning strike in the 79th minute.

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Group E: Sydney FC (AUS) 5-0 Eastern (HKG)

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Group E: Sydney FC (AUS) 5-0 Eastern (HKG)

Sydney: Debutant Anas Ouahim scored twice as Sydney FC eased to an opening 5-0 win over Eastern FC from Hong Kong, China in Group E of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 at Jubilee Stadium in Sydney on Thursday.

The Moroccan put his new club in front in the 32nd minute before hitting the third 10 minutes after the restart with captain Rhyan Grant having doubled the lead a minute before the end of the first half.

While a missed penalty in the 62nd minute took some of the shine off the performance of Patryk Klimala, another recent arrival, a pair of own goals from Daniel Almazan and Leung Chun Pong confirmed a comfortable victory for Sydney.

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

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

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

Bangkok: Muangthong United FC of Thailand came from a goal down to earn a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Selangor in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group H opener at the Rajamangala Stadium on Thursday.

Selangor will face Philippines’ DH Cebu, while Muangthong take on Korea Republic’s Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.

Group E: Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN) 3-0 Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI)

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Group E: Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN) 3-0 Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI)

Hiroshima: Sanfrecce Hiroshima of Japan produced a clinical performance to defeat Philippines’ Kaya FC-Iloilo 3-0 in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group E match on Thursday.

The Japanese side dominated from start to finish with Makoto Mitsuta the creative fulcrum as Sanfrecce provided an early indication that they could be one of the teams to look out for in this competition.

Japan stay Asia's best; Brunei Darussalam surge

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

Japan stay Asia's best; Brunei Darussalam surge

Kuala Lumpur: Japan remain Asia's top side in the latest FIFA World Ranking published on Thursday.

The Samurai Blue, who produced impressive performances in their opening two matches of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26, improved two spots to 16th.

Oman and Silhavy part ways

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

Oman and Silhavy part ways

Muscat: The Oman Football Association announced on Thursday the departure of men’s head coach Jaroslav Silhavy by mutual consent. 

The Czech assumed his role in February and guided Oman through to the third round of the Asian Qualifiers but mixed results since has left OFA seeking different avenues. 

Kuwait SC’s Jovovic, Nasaf’s Berdiev satisfied despite stalemate

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

Kuwait SC’s Jovovic, Nasaf’s Berdiev satisfied despite stalemate

Ardiya: While both wanted a win, the point earned from their goalless draw in their AFC Champions League Two™ Group D match was still an acceptable outcome for Kuwait SC’s Nebojsa Jovovic and Ruzikul Berdiev of PFC Nasaf.

In a game littered with chances for both sides, a combination of profligacy in front of goal as well as solid performance from the two goalkeepers meant a share of the points with Shabab Al Ahli Dubai of UAE the early leaders in the group.

Arruabarrena confident of Al Taawoun’s chances

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

Arruabarrena confident of Al Taawoun’s chances

Riffa: Al Taawoun head coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena believes his side are well equipped to challenge for the AFC Champions League Two 2024/25 title after opening their Group B campaign with a 3-2 win against Al Khaldiya on Wednesday. 

Despite the scoreline suggesting otherwise, Saudi Arabia’s Al Taawoun were in full control of the tie at the Bahrain National Stadium.

Shanghai’s Muscat, JDT’s Bidoglio happy with shared points

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

Shanghai’s Muscat, JDT’s Bidoglio happy with shared points

Shanghai: Shanghai Port head coach Kevin Muscat and his Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) counterpart  Hector Bidoglio expressed their satisfaction after the two sides settled for a battling draw in their  AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Wednesday. 

Malaysia’s JDT twice led through Arif Aiman in a pulsating match at the Pudong Football Stadium only for Shanghai to fight back through goals from Gustavo and Willian Popp.

Kawasaki’s Marcinho targets title after Ulsan HD win

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

Kawasaki’s Marcinho targets title after Ulsan HD win

Ulsan: Match winner Marcinho is confident of Kawasaki Frontale’s title chances following their 1-0 win over Korea Republic’s Ulsan HD in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Wednesday. 

The Brazilian forward’s second-half strike earned the Japanese side the three points at the Ulsan Munsu World Cup Stadium.