Kim thrilled by Jeonbuk’s display; Cebu’s Goksu targets improvement

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Kim thrilled by Jeonbuk’s display; Cebu’s Goksu targets improvement

Manila: Head coach Kim Do-heon liked what he saw after his Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC began their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 campaign in style with a 6-0 triumph against Dynamic Herb Cebu FC on Thursday.

It was a performance that delighted Kim with six different goalscorers, including teenager Jin Tae-ho - who scored the opening goal - one of four players aged 20 and under fielded by Kim in the match.

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Rangsan proud of Port’s squad strength; Persib’s Hodak retains faith

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Rangsan proud of Port’s squad strength; Persib’s Hodak retains faith

Soreang: Port FC delivered when it mattered after they made a winning start to their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 campaign by defeating Persib Bandung 1-0 with fringe players proving themselves in the Group F encounter.

Head coach Rangsan Vivatchaichok was pleased to see his players taking on the challenge, giving the 45-year-old the opportunity to approach the match with a different tactic.

Hariss wants Sailors to remain grounded

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Hariss wants Sailors to remain grounded

Singapore: Lion City Sailors may have kicked off their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 campaign with a convincing 2-0 victory over Zhejiang FC, but captain Hariss Harun has reminded his teammates to maintain focus despite the promising start.

The tie was headed for a goalless first half at the Jalan Besar Stadium before Hariss pounced on a poor clearance to strike home from distance to put the Singapore side ahead.

The goal ensured Lion City Sailors the much needed boost in the second half with Maxime Lestienne netting the second goal to put the game beyond Zhejiang’s reach.

Draw pleases Selangor’s Nidzam, Lettieri rues Muangthong’s missed chances

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Draw pleases Selangor’s Nidzam, Lettieri rues Muangthong’s missed chances

Bangkok: Selangor FC head coach Nidzam Jamil was pleased with the 1-1 draw against Thailand’s Muangthong United FC in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group H opener on Thursday.

Selangor took the lead in the 47th minute through Ronnie Fernandez, only for Muangthong’s Purachet Thodsanit to level the tie eight minutes later.

Arnold steps down as Australia head coach

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Arnold steps down as Australia head coach

Sydney: Graham Arnold has resigned as Australia coach with immediate effect after the Socceroos failed to win either of their opening games in the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 earlier this month.

Football Australia confirmed on Friday that the former Sydney FC and Central Coast Mariners coach had stepped down from his position having been in role for more than six years and qualifying his side for the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Group E: Portugal 3-2 Tajikistan

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Group E: Portugal 3-2 Tajikistan

Tashkent: Tajikistan put up a valiant fight but found reigning champions Portugal too strong as the Central Asian side went down 3-2 in their FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 Group E tie on Thursday.

Having also lost to Morocco in their opener, Tajikistan now have to beat Panama in their final group game on Saturday to stand a chance of reaching the Round of 16.

Group F: IR Iran 9-4 Guatemala

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

Group F: IR Iran 9-4 Guatemala

Bukhara: Islamic Republic of Iran sealed their spot in the Round of 16 in style after defeating Guatemala 9-4 in their FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 Group F tie at the Bukhara Universal Sports Complex on Thursday.

Iran had to reverse a one-goal deficit against a gritty Guatemala, who forced a 3-3 scoreline going into the break before the Central Asian side delivered a sparkling performance in the second half to make it two wins out of two.