Europe Wrap: Endo scores first EPL goal; Cho bags brace in Denmark

Tue, 05 Dec, 2023

Europe Wrap: Endo scores first EPL goal; Cho bags brace in Denmark

Kuala Lumpur: Japan captain Wataru Endo bagged his first Premier League goal that proved vital in Liverpool’s 4-3 win against Fulham on Sunday while Son Heung-min was also on the scoresheet in England as Tottenham Hotspur held champions Manchester City in a thrilling 3-3 draw. 

Son's Korea Republic teammate Cho Gue-sung struck twice in FC Midtjylland's 5-1 win against Viborg in Denmark on Monday while Islamic Republic of Iran striker Mehdi Taremi scored his third league goal of the season in FC Porto’s 3-0 win against Famalicao in Portugal. 
 
Socceroos left-back Jordan Bos netted his first goal in Belgium, Takumi Minamino scored in an AS Monaco win in France and his Samurai Blue teammate Ritsu Doan was on the mark for SC Freiburg in the UEFA Europa League, so join the-AFC.com as we find out how the Asian stars performed in Europe over the past week. 

#AFCCup Goals of the Group Stage - MD5

Tue, 05 Dec, 2023

#AFCCup Goals of the Group Stage - MD5

Kuala Lumpur: There was plenty of excitement and incredible action on Matchday Five of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 with several teams already securing their knockout spots.

In a week of action that saw 61 goals from 17 matches, the-AFC.com has selected eight of the best for you to pick your favourite.

Difficult for Al Sadd to progress, admits Rizk

Tue, 05 Dec, 2023

Difficult for Al Sadd to progress, admits Rizk

Doha: Wissam Rizk was resigned to the fact that Al Sadd SC are highly likely to miss out on the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 knockout stage after only managing a 2-2 draw with FC Nasaf on Monday.

Needing a win to boost their chances of finishing among the best three second-placed teams, the Qatari side ended up requiring a last gasp goal from Baghdad Bounedjah to salvage the draw. 

Air Force Club's Odisho's sets focus on future

Tue, 05 Dec, 2023

Air Force Club's Odisho's sets focus on future

Erbil: Head coach Ayoub Odisho vowed Air Force Club will return stronger after the Iraqi side bid farewell to the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Monday.

Air Force Club defeated AGMK FC of Uzbekistan 3-2 at the Franso Hariri Stadium to take their total haul to a commendable 10 points in Group C.

Player to watch: Komail Al Aswad (Bahrain)

Tue, 05 Dec, 2023

Player to watch: Komail Al Aswad (Bahrain)

Riyadh: Few Bahraini players have experienced as much success as midfielder Komail Al Aswad, the former gymnast who has been at the heart of all good memories for both club and country for the best part of a decade.

The Riffa born man grew up focusing on gymnastics and was so good at it from an early age that he represented Bahrain in regional competitions before turning 12. He then switched to football where he would soon find his way to his hometown club Riffa SC.
 
Over the course of a decade, Al Aswad won four Bahraini Premier League titles with Riffa SC and was one of their standout performers as they reached the Zonal Final in the AFC Cup™ 2022.