China PR to meet Japan in semis, DPR Korea, Uzbekistan set up face off

Sat, 30 Sep, 2023

China PR to meet Japan in semis, DPR Korea, Uzbekistan set up face off

Hangzhou: Wang Shanshan’s third minute opener sent China PR on their way to a comfortable 4-0 win over Thailand at the Hangzhou Asian Games on Saturday to set up a semi-final meeting with defending champions Japan.

The Japanese stormed into the last four with an 8-1 defeat of a short-handed Philippines side while DPR Korea will meet Uzbekistan after respective victories over Korea Republic and Chinese Taipei took the pair through.

Matchday Two: 5 things to look out for

Sat, 30 Sep, 2023

Matchday Two: 5 things to look out for

Kuala Lumpur: The opening round of fixtures in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 saw a number of global icons make their debuts in Asia’s most prestigious club competition as another exciting edition of the tournament got underway.

The 40 teams from across the continent will return to action once more in the week ahead with 20 games taking place between Monday and Wednesday. Ahead of the Matchday Two fixtures, the-AFC.com has selected five things to look out for.

Chu replaced by Kim at Kitchee

Sat, 30 Sep, 2023

Chu replaced by Kim at Kitchee

Hong Kong: Kim Dong-jin has taken over as interim head coach of Hong Kong Premier League champions Kitchee, replacing Alex Chu at the helm less than a week before the club’s AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 meeting with Singapore’s Lion City Sailors in Group F.

Chu led Kitchee to the treble of the Hong Kong Premier League, Hong Kong FA Cup and the Senior Shield last season as well as taking the club into the knockout rounds of the AFC Champions League for the first time but will now work with the club’s academy.

Al Hilal back on top, Al Ittihad held

Sat, 30 Sep, 2023

Al Hilal back on top, Al Ittihad held

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC reclaimed the 2023/24 Saudi Pro League top spot after a 2-0 win over Al Shabab on Friday.

Defending champions Al Ittihad relinquished pole position after being held by Al Fayha while Cristiano Ronaldo struck the winner against Al Ta'ee as Al Nassr registered their sixth consecutive victory after a slow start.

Preview - Matchday Two

Thu, 28 Sep, 2023

Preview - Matchday Two

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Two of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 will see teams either aiming to maintain their winning starts or looking to bounce back after kicking off their campaign on a low note.

With matches coming thick and fast on the continental and domestic fronts, the 36 hopefuls know they can't leave it late in the race for knockout stage berths.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at what is in store on Matchday Two, which will be played from Monday to Thursday across the continent.