Lobera hails Odisha’s attacking mindset

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

Lobera hails Odisha’s attacking mindset

Kolkata: Odisha FC head coach Sergio Lobera was full of praise for his players after they fought back from a goal down to stun Mohun Bagan Super Giant 5-2 in Group D of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 on Monday.

The result saw Odisha leapfrogging Mohun Bagan in the standings, and a win against leaders Basundhara Kings on Matchday Six will secure the Indian club a place in the Inter-Zone semi-finals.

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Al Nassr's Castro, Persepolis' Golmohammadi satisfied with stalemate

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

Al Nassr's Castro, Persepolis' Golmohammadi satisfied with stalemate

Riyadh: Al Nassr head coach Luis Castro and his Persepolis FC counterpart Yahya Golmohammadi were content despite their teams settling for a goalless draw in their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Group E tie on Monday.

The point was enough for Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr to confirm top spot and a place in the Round of 16 while Persepolis' hopes now depend on defeating Al Duhail SC next week to advance as one of the three best runners-up from the West Zone.

Hamdallah wants more from Al Ittihad

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

Hamdallah wants more from Al Ittihad

Olmaliq: Abderrazak Hamdallah wants Al Ittihad to push on after the Saudi Pro League side earned a hard-fought 2-1 win over AGMK FC in their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Group C tie on Monday.

Morocco's Hamdallah scored both goals as reigning Saudi Pro League champions Al Ittihad shrugged off their recent indifferent form to maintain a firm grip on Group C, with a draw against Islamic Republic of Iran's Sepahan FC next week enough to take them through to the Round of 16. 

Al Sadd live up to Rizik's expectations

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

Al Sadd live up to Rizik's expectations

Sharjah: Wesam Rizik praised his players after Al Sadd SC rediscovered their best form to defeat Sharjah FC 2-0 to keep their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 hopes alive on Monday.

The win took 2011 AFC champions League winners Al Sadd to seven points, with the Qatari side to play Group B leaders FC Nasaf of Uzbekistan - who are three ahead at the top - in their final tie on Monday.

Morais applauds gritty Sepahan

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

Morais applauds gritty Sepahan

Tehran: Jose Morais applauded his Sepahan FC players after the Islamic Republic of Iran side worked hard for a 1-0 win over Air Force Club in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Monday.

Sepahan, having taken a fourth minute lead through Farshad Ahmadzadeh, were reduced to 10 men just before the break after Mohammad Hosseinnezhad received a straight red for a late challenge on Mustafa Saadoun.
 
Hadi Mohammadi followed suit in the 90th minute but Sepahan held on to keep their Round of 16 hopes alive, with Morais' side to play leaders Al Ittihad FC of Saudi Arabia in their final Group C tie on Monday. 

Galtier looks at positives as Al Duhail make exit

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

Galtier looks at positives as Al Duhail make exit

Doha: Al Duhail SC finally found their winning touch but it was not enough as they crashed out of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Monday.

Michael Olunga netted both goals as the Qatar champions defeated Tajikistan's FC Istiklol, but with the Al Nassr-Persepolis FC tie ending in a goalless stalemate, Al Duhail's hopes of advancing to the Round of 16 were dashed. 

Europe Wrap: Kerr treble for Chelsea; Fujimoto powers Gil Vicente

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

Europe Wrap: Kerr treble for Chelsea; Fujimoto powers Gil Vicente

Kuala Lumpur: Sam Kerr continued her scoring run in England as the Matildas captain struck a hat-trick for Chelsea against Paris FC in the UEFA Women’s Champions League during the midweek before netting again in a 5-2 win against Leicester City in the league on Sunday. 

Kanya Fujimoto produced the all-important winning goal as Gil Vicente progressed to the last 16 of Taca de Portugal at the expense of Serpa while his Japanese compatriot Hayao Kawabe was on the scoresheet in Standard Liege’s 1-0 defeat of Genk in Belgium on Saturday. 
 
Islamic Republic of Iran’s Karim Ansarifard scored in Cyprus, Socceroos full-back Lewis Miller netted the winner for Hibernian in Scotland, and Uzbekistan youngster Abbosbek Fayzullaev starred in the Moscow derby, so join the-AFC.com as we find out how the Asian stars performed in Europe over the past week. 

Tajikistan on learning expedition

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

Tajikistan on learning expedition

Kuala Lumpur: Tajikistan will be on a learning expedition when they make their AFC Asian Cup™ debut at Qatar 2023. 

The only team that will be making a first appearance at this edition of the continental showpiece, Tajikistan are relishing the opportunity of playing against the best.