Group F: Phnom Penh Crown FC (CAM) 4-0 Shan United FC (MYA)

Fri, 06 Oct, 2023

Group F: Phnom Penh Crown FC (CAM) 4-0 Shan United FC (MYA)

Phnom Penh: Cambodia’s Phnom Penh Crown FC registered their second straight victory in Group F of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 after they defeated Shan United FC of Myanmar 4-0 at National Olympic Stadium on Thursday.

Shintaro Shimizu bagged a hat-trick while substitute Lim Pisoth added the other goal for the Cambodian champions who maintained their perfect start to their AFC Cup campaign having won their first outing against the Philippines’ Dynamic Herb Cebu FC 3-0 a fortnight ago.

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Group H: Hougang United (SGP) 2-1 Hai Phong FC (VIE)

Fri, 06 Oct, 2023

Group H: Hougang United (SGP) 2-1 Hai Phong FC (VIE)

Singapore: Hougang United of Singapore fought back to defeat Vietnam’s Hai Phong FC 2-1 in Group H of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Wednesday.

Dorde Maksimovic scored both goals, with the winner coming in the third minute of added time as Hougang revived their knockout stage hopes after having fallen 3-1 to Malaysia’s Sabah FC on Matchday One.
 
The defeat was a blow for Hai Phong, having opened their campaign with a 3-0 win over PSM Makassar. 

Group I: FC Ulaanbaatar (MNG) 0-2 Taichung Futuro FC (TPE)

Thu, 05 Oct, 2023

Group I: FC Ulaanbaatar (MNG) 0-2 Taichung Futuro FC (TPE)

Ulaanbaatar: Chinese Taipei’s Taichung Futuro took a firm grip on Group I of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 after a 2-0 win over FC Ulaanbaatar of Mongolia at the MFF Stadium on Thursday.

The victory took Taichung to a perfect six points, three clear of Ulaanbaatar. Chinese Taipei’s Tainan City FC and Must CPK of Macau - who both lost their opening games - complete the group but their face-off on Thursday has been postponed. 

Group F: Macarthur FC (AUS) 8-2 Dynamic Herb Cebu FC (PHI)

Thu, 05 Oct, 2023

Group F: Macarthur FC (AUS) 8-2 Dynamic Herb Cebu FC (PHI)

Leumeah: Australia’s Macarthur FC put on a scintillating display to beat Dynamic Herb Cebu of Philippines 8-2 in their AFC Cup™ 2023/2024 Group F clash on Thursday.

The win maintained Macarthur’s bright start to their campaign, having already beaten Myanmar’s Shan United 3-0 in their opening game to lead the group on maximum points.

Kante praises Urawa’s desire for goals

Thu, 05 Oct, 2023

Kante praises Urawa’s desire for goals

Saitama: Jose Kante was delighted with Urawa Red Diamonds’ performance in their 6-0 win over Vietnam’s Hanoi FC in their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Group J match on Wednesday. 

Pham Tuan Hai’s own goal put Maciej Skorza’s side ahead before efforts from Alexander Scholz, Toshiki Takahashi, Takahiro Sekine, Kante and Ekanit Panya moved Urawa onto four points following their opening draw with Wuhan Three Towns.

The defending champions impressed throughout the 90 minutes, producing 25 shots on goal with 12 on target, showing tremendous desire to not ease up at any point in the game.

Lion City’s precision delights Rankovic, Kim vows Kitchee will bounce back

Thu, 05 Oct, 2023

Lion City’s precision delights Rankovic, Kim vows Kitchee will bounce back

Hong Kong: Head coach Aleksandar Rankovic applauded his team’s sharpness after Lion City Sailors defeated Kitchee SC 2-1 in Group F of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Wednesday.

The win took Lion City to third in the standings on goal difference, with Thailand’s Bangkok United on top with maximum points following their 3-2 win over second-placed Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors of Korea Republic.

Bangkok United’s Totchtawan calls for focus to maintain good start

Thu, 05 Oct, 2023

Bangkok United’s Totchtawan calls for focus to maintain good start

Pathum Thani: They may be flying high in Group F of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 with a perfect six points but Totchtawan Sripan intends to keep his Bangkok United charges grounded as the Thai side eye progression from the group stage.

Wednesday’s 3-2 win over two-time winners Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors of Korea Republic will give the group leaders plenty of confidence but having previously experienced the rough and tumble of this competition with Muangthong United, Totchtawan knows his team has to take it step by step.