Dropped points frustrate Central Coast’s Jackson

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Dropped points frustrate Central Coast’s Jackson

Gosford: Head coach Mark Jackson was left to rue Central Coast Mariners’ missed opportunity after the Australian side were held 1-1 by Malaysia’s Terengganu FC in Group G of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 on Wednesday.

The A-League side needed a last-gasp goal from Miguel Di Pizio to salvage a point and stay top of the standings.

A win for Jackson’s side would have seen them through to the ASEAN Zonal semi-finals with a game to spare but they found themselves chasing the tie after Engku Nur Shakir’s 53rd minute header.

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Totchtawan proud of history-makers Bangkok United

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Totchtawan proud of history-makers Bangkok United

Pathum Thani: History was made at the Thammasat Stadium on Wednesday after Bangkok United beat Lion City Sailors FC 1-0 in Group F of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24, the win confirming the Thai side's knockout stage spot.

Bangkok United’s only other participation in the AFC Champions League proper ended in the group stage in 2007 and the significance of Wednesday’s victory was not lost on head coach Totchtawan Sripan.

UAE well equipped for title tilt

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

UAE well equipped for title tilt

Kuala Lumpur: Semi-finalists in the previous two editions of the AFC Asian Cup™ and having come within a whisker of advancing to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Inter-Confederation Playoff, United Arab Emirates will be confident of impressing at Qatar 2023. 

The squad, consisting of a nice blend of experienced and young players, will relish their chances in Group C with Islamic Republic of Iran, Hong Kong, China and Palestine their opponents.

Mercurial Al Dawsari shows his class

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Mercurial Al Dawsari shows his class

Namangan: Missing one penalty, let alone two, can shatter the confidence of a player but Salem Al Dawsari is not your average player.

Having failed to convert from the spot in the 11th and 68th minutes, the Al Hilal SFC captain then grabbed the headlines with a stunning goal to seal the Saudi Arabian side's win against Navbahor of Uzbekistan in Group D of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday.
 
The 2-0 victory also secured two-time AFC Champions League winners Al Hilal their spot in the Round of 16. 

Al Ain's Crespo unperturbed by Pakhtakor defeat

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Al Ain's Crespo unperturbed by Pakhtakor defeat

Al Ain: Head coach Hernan Crespo was not worried despite Al Ain falling to a 3-1 defeat against Pakhtakor FC in Group A of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday.

With the UAE side having already qualified for the Round of 16 with two matches to spare, the newly-appointed Crespo used Tuesday's match at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium to give his fringe players match exposure. 

Salah hails resilient Al Kahraaba

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Salah hails resilient Al Kahraaba

Kuwait City: Head coach Luay Salah said Al Kahrabaa SC's strong will was the reason behind the Iraqi side defeating Kuwait SC in their AFC Cup 2023/24™ tie on Tuesday.

Mahmood Khaleel Al Badri scored the winner in the 74th minute and Al Kahrabaa will confirm the Group B top spot and a berth in the knockout stage with victory over Syria's Al Ittihad Al Ahli Aleppo on December 11. 

Young Incheon players make Cho proud

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Young Incheon players make Cho proud

Incheon: Head coach Cho Sung-Hwan said his Incheon United players showed great determination for their 2-1 win over Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos in Group G of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday.

Incheon controlled the game, taking a two-goal lead before F. Marinos pulled one back late in the game, as the Korea Republic side reignited their chances of reaching the knockout stage.

Choi: Superior fitness powered Shandong past Kaya FC

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Choi: Superior fitness powered Shandong past Kaya FC

Jinan: A superb second half display saw Shandong Taishan FC walk away with a 6-1 win over Kaya FC-Iloilo in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday, much to the delight of head coach Choi Kang-hee.

The Korean tactician oversaw his charges turn the game around in superb fashion having gone behind on 21 minutes, giving their fans at the Jinan Olympics Sports Centre much to cheer for in their final home game in Group G.