Inter-Zone SF - Preview: Central Coast Mariners FC (AUS) v Odisha FC (IND)

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

Inter-Zone SF - Preview: Central Coast Mariners FC (AUS) v Odisha FC (IND)

Gosford: Central Coast Mariners FC will aim for a hefty advantage when they host Odisha FC in the first leg of their AFC Cup™ 2023/24 Inter-Zone semi-final on Thursday.

The Australian champions, however, will be wary of India's Odisha, who have been in fine form both domestically and on the continental stage.

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Nisbet optimistic Mariners can go all the way

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

Nisbet optimistic Mariners can go all the way

Gosford: The heartbeat of the Central Coast Mariners side, Joshua Nisbet has been crucial for his team this season as they continue to march forward in the AFC Cup™ 2023/24.

The 24-year-old has caught the eye by pulling the strings in midfield for the Mariners as they recently became the winners of the ASEAN Zone after defeating Australian rivals Macarthur FC 3-2 and are now set to take on India's Odisha FC in the Inter-Zone semi-finals.

Fall: Odisha will always fight and give our best for the nation

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

Fall: Odisha will always fight and give our best for the nation

Bhubaneswar: It was Mourtada Fall’s header which helped Odisha FC win their final group stage match to become the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 South Zone champions.

The Indian Super League (ISL) side knew that only a victory would help them overtake their opponents Bashundhara Kings to top spot in Group D and Fall, a rock at the back for his side, this time delivered at the other end of the pitch.

Jesus warns Al Hilal against complacency after Al Ittihad win

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

Jesus warns Al Hilal against complacency after Al Ittihad win

Riyadh: Jorge Jesus expects his Al Hilal SFC side to keep their foot on the pedal when they meet Al Ittihad in the second leg of their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 quarter-final next week.

The four-time Asian champions took a firm grip on the tie with a 2-0 win in the first leg on Tuesday but Jesus saw glimpses of complacency in his side's performance which he said could cost them in the return leg.

Petrescu: Jeonbuk paid a heavy price for one mistake

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

Petrescu: Jeonbuk paid a heavy price for one mistake

Jeonju: Head coach Dan Petrescu was left to regret his side’s squandered chances after a single mistake enabled Ulsan Hyundai FC to come back to hold Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC to a 1-1 draw in their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 quarter-final first leg on Tuesday.

The Romanian felt his side should have taken a lead into next week's return leg but Jeonbuk’s inability to convert their chances and one  defensive lapse cost them dearly.

Preview - Group B: Vietnam v DPR Korea

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

Preview - Group B: Vietnam v DPR Korea

Tashkent: DPR Korea are determined to take full points when they face Vietnam in Group B of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 at Do’stlik Stadium on Thursday.

Denied a winning start by China PR who came back to force a 1-1 draw in their opener, DPR Korea will start as favourites against Vietnam. 

Head coach Ri Song-ho, however, is adamant that his charges will not take Vietnam lightly despite the Southeast Asian side's 10-0 defeat to Japan on Monday, demanding that his team produce a top-notch performance.

Preview - Group B: China PR v Japan

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

Preview - Group B: China PR v Japan

Tashkent: China PR are expecting a highly tactical encounter when they face Japan in their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 Group B tie at the JAR Stadium on Thursday.

China PR fought back from a goal down to salvage a 1-1 draw against DPR Korea on Matchday One but head coach Wang Jun is expecting an even tougher challenge against Japan.