Group H: Selangor FC (MAS) 1-0 Dynamic Herb Cebu FC (PHI)

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Group H: Selangor FC (MAS) 1-0 Dynamic Herb Cebu FC (PHI)

Petaling Jaya:  Malaysia’s Selangor FC secured their first win in Group H of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 after defeating Dynamic Herb Cebu FC of Philippines 1-0 on Thursday.

Despite dominating from start to finish, the Red Giants had to be satisfied with Yohandry Orozco’s first half goal with the win taking them to four points. 

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Group H: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR) 4-1 Muangthong United FC (THA)

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Group H: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR) 4-1 Muangthong United FC (THA)

Jeonju: Three goals in nine second half minutes saw Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors hand Thailand’s Muangthong United a 4-1 defeat at Jeonju World Cup Stadium on Thursday as the former continental champions claimed a second win in Group H of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25.

Moon Seon-min scored in the 51st and 59th minutes with his goals coming either side of a strike by 55th minute effort from Lee Yeong-jae as the K-League side followed up their opening victory over Dynamic Herb Cebu in style.

Sorawit Panthong did pull one back for Muangthong in the 66th minute but Jin Tae-ho restored the three-goal cushion with six minutes remaining to complete an empathic second half performance from the hosts.

The outcome marked a significant turnaround after Muangthong had created the better chances in the opening 45 minutes without finding the net.

Group E: Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI) 1-4 Sydney FC (AUS)

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Group E: Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI) 1-4 Sydney FC (AUS)

Manila: Australia’s Sydney FC overcame a one-goal deficit to defeat Kaya FC-Iloilo of the Philippines 4-1 in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group E tie at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex on Thursday.

Sydney shrugged off early resistance from Kaya to make it two wins out of two, having powered to a 5-0 victory over Hong Kong’s Eastern on opening day.

Rizk praises Air Force SC’s mental toughness; Arruabarrena seeks improvements

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

Rizk praises Air Force SC’s mental toughness; Arruabarrena seeks improvements

Buraidah: Air Force SC head coach Wassam Rizk lauded his side’s mental resilience after their 2-1 victory against Saudi Arabia’s Al Taawoun FC in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group B match on Wednesday.

The Iraqi side opened up a three-point lead at the top of the standings but Rizk admitted that the victory did not come easy.

Al Hussein’s fighting spirit delights Mota; Jovovic laments missed chances

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

Al Hussein’s fighting spirit delights Mota; Jovovic laments missed chances

Amman: Al Hussein SC head coach Joao Mota praised his players’ resilience after they came from behind to defeat Kuwait SC 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group D match at the Amman International Stadium on Wednesday.

After conceding an early goal to Kuwait SC’s Mohamed Marhoon, Al Hussein responded with a header from Abdulaziz N'Diaye before Aref Al Haj netted the winner to seal their first win.

Berdiev: Changes turned game in Nasaf’s favour

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

Berdiev: Changes turned game in Nasaf’s favour

Qarshi: Head coach Ruzikul Berdiev hailed PFC Nasaf’s second half performance as they snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in a 2-1 win against Shabab Al Ahli in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group D tie on Wednesday.

Nasaf trailed to a Mateus Lima individual goal in the 19th minute but fought back to score in the 83rd and two minutes into added time, both through Zoran Marusic to earn their first win of the campaign.

Marinos rise to Hutchinson's challenge

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

Marinos rise to Hutchinson's challenge

Yokohama: John Hutchinson praised his Yokohama F. Marinos players for responding in style after their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/24 win against Korea Republic's Ulsan HD on Wednesday.

Humbled 7-3 by Gwangju FC in their opening match, Hutchinson had challenged his players to take responsibility for their performance and they responded with an emphatic 4-0 win against Ulsan.

Yoshida: Victory was Vissel Kobe's only option

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

Yoshida: Victory was Vissel Kobe's only option

Kobe: Takayuki Yoshida admitted that victory was the only option for his Vissel Kobe side after their 2-1 win over Shandong Taishan of China PR in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Wednesday.

Having opened their campaign with a goalless draw against Thailand's Buriram United, Yoshida said it was imperative that Vissel Kobe did not drop points at home.

Group A: Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC (CHN) 1-2 Abu Dhabi Country Club (UAE)

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Group A: Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC (CHN) 1-2 Abu Dhabi Country Club (UAE)

Wuhan: Naema Ibrahim’s brace earned UAE’s Abu Dhabi Country Club a stunning come-from-behind 2-1 win against Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC of China PR in their AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 Group A tie on Thursday.

Wuhan Jiangda dominated the contest at Hankou Recreation and Sports Center with Kabange Mupopo getting the early goal but Abu Dhabi fought back through two late Ibrahim efforts to completely turn the game on its head.