Group G: Bangkok United FC (THA) 4-2 Tampines Rovers (SGP)
Pathum Thani: Bangkok United of Thailand kicked off their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 campaign on a winning note after defeating Singapore’s Tampines Rovers 4-2 on Wednesday.
Dushanbe: Sharjah head coach Cosmin Olaroiu hailed his players’ determination after their hard-fought 1-0 win over Tajikistan’s Istiklol in Group C of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 at the Central Republican Stadium on Tuesday.
Amman: Head coach Rafat Ali couldn’t hide his delight after his Al Wehdat side produced a stirring comeback against Islamic Republic of Iran’s Sepahan FC to win their opening AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group C match on Tuesday.
MD1: Ulsan HD FC (KOR) 0-1 Kawasaki Frontale (JPN)
Ulsan: Kawasaki Frontale kicked off their AFC Champions League Elite campaign with a 1-0 win over hosts Ulsan HD on Wednesday as Marcinho’s second half strike earned the Japanese side the three points at Ulsan Munsu World Cup Stadium.
Al Rayyan: It may have looked like a cruise but Al Hilal SFC head coach Jorge Jesus said his side had to work hard for their 3-1 win over Al Rayyan SC in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 opener on Tuesday.
Jinan: Head coach Choi Kang-hee’s half-time pep talk sparked Shandong Taishan’s AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 3-1 win against Central Coast Mariners on Tuesday.
Gwangju’s Lee expects more despite fantastic start
Gwangju: Lee Jung-hyo praised his Gwangju FC players for their strong mentality in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 win against Japan's Yokohama F. Marinos but the head coach admitted he wasn’t totally satisfied with how the Korea Republic side ended the tie on Tuesday.