Group D: Bashundhara Kings (BAN) 2-1 Maziya Sports & Recreation (MDV)

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

Group D: Bashundhara Kings (BAN) 2-1 Maziya Sports & Recreation (MDV)

Dhaka: Miguel Figueira’s stunning late winner saw Bangladesh’s Bashundhara Kings come from a goal down to defeat Maziya Sports & Recreation of the Maldives 2-1 in Group D of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 on Monday and remain in pole position to advance to the Inter-Zone semi-finals.

Maziya opened the scoring inside 10 minutes through Regan Obeng and held the lead until the 80th minute when Boburbek Yuldashov headed in the equaliser.
 
Brazilian Figueira’s decisive strike in the 88th minute then ensured Bashundhara will head into their final group game in two weeks’ time on top of the standings, while Maziya have now been eliminated.

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#AFCCup - Preview: Matchday Five

Fri, 24 Nov, 2023

#AFCCup - Preview: Matchday Five

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Cup 2023/24 reaches its business end with Matchday Five likely to see some teams booking their knockout stage spots. 

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how the groups stand ahead of the next round of action with matches to be played on November 27-30.

Preview - Group A: Al Ain FC (UAE) v Pakhtakor FC (UZB)

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

Preview - Group A: Al Ain FC (UAE) v Pakhtakor FC (UZB)

Al Ain: Pakhtakor FC must strive for a win when they travel to face Al Ain FC in Group A of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday.

Al Ain of the United Arab Emirates have already confirmed their position as the group winners, while Pakhtakor's hopes of advancing to the Round of 16 depends on them finishing as one of the three best runners-up from the West Zone.

Preview - Group A: Al Fayha (KSA) v Ahal FC (TKM)

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

Preview - Group A: Al Fayha (KSA) v Ahal FC (TKM)

Riyadh: Al Fayha meet Ahal FC in Group A of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday with both needing victory to keep their slim hopes of advancing to the knockout stage alive.

Turkmenistan's Ahal FC are on four points with Al Fayha of Saudi Arabia one adrift with the only route open to the Round of 16 for both is by finishing as one of the three best runners-up from the West Zone.

Preview - Group D: Nassaji Mazandaran (IRN) v Mumbai City (IND)

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

Preview - Group D: Nassaji Mazandaran (IRN) v Mumbai City (IND)

Tehran: Nassaji Mazandaran and Mumbai City will be playing for pride when they square off in Group D of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday.

Both teams have no chance of advancing to the Round of 16, with Islamic Republic of Iran's Nassaji looking to confirm third place in the group.

Preview - Group D: Navbahor (UZB) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

Preview - Group D: Navbahor (UZB) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Namangan: The Group D winners are set to be decided when Navbahor welcome Al Hilal SFC to the Markaziy Stadium in Group D of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday.

The teams are tied on 10 points, with four-time Asian champions Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia ahead with a superior goal difference. 

Preview - Group G: Shandong Taishan FC (CHIN) v Kaya FC-Iloilo (Phi)

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

Preview - Group G: Shandong Taishan FC (CHIN) v Kaya FC-Iloilo (Phi)

Ji'nan: Shandong Taishan FC will aim to maintain their push for a knockout stage spot when they meet Kaya FC Ilo-Ilo in Group G of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday.

The China PR side are level with Yokohama F. Marinos on nine points, with the Japanese side ahead on goal difference. 

Preview - Group G: Incheon United FC (KOR) v Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

Preview - Group G: Incheon United FC (KOR) v Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)

Incheon: Incheon United FC can expect a tough encounter when they meet Yokohama F. Marinos in Group G of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday.

A hurting F. Marinos will be aiming for continental relief after relinquishing their Japanese league title to Vissel Kobe on Saturday.

Preview - Group I: BG Pathum United (THA) v Ulsan Hyundai FC (KOR)

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

Preview - Group I: BG Pathum United (THA) v Ulsan Hyundai FC (KOR)

Pathum Thani: Ulsan Hyundai FC can't afford to hold back when they travel to face BG Pathum United in Group I of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday.

With Japan's Kawasaki Frontale the favourites to win the group, Ulsan Hyundai's only hope is to advance to the Round of 16 as one of the three best runners-up from the East Zone.

Preview - Group I: Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

Preview - Group I: Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Kawasaki: Kawasaki Frontale only need a point to confirm their Round of 16 spot when they entertain Johor Darul Ta'zim in Group I of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday.

The Japanese side are on 12 points, six ahead of Tuesday's opponents from Malaysia and Ulsan Hyundai FC of Korea Republic.