West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal in cruise control mode; Sharjah, Shahab Al Ahli impress

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal in cruise control mode; Sharjah, Shahab Al Ahli impress

Doha: Al Hilal SFC came from behind to defeat Al Ahli Saudi FC 2-1 as they continued their perfect start to the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 season.

In the United Arab Emirates, Sharjah and Shabab Al Ahli Dubai maintained their winning runs to stay ahead while there is an exciting race developing in Iraq.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across West Asia, with only a handful of leagues in action due to the pending international break.

ASEAN Wrap: Thanh Hoa go top; Port and Bangkok edge closer

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

ASEAN Wrap: Thanh Hoa go top; Port and Bangkok edge closer

Kuala Lumpur: The V. League 1 2024/25 season continues to see twists and turns with Thanh Hoa FC the latest to ascend to the top of the standings.

Over at the Thai League 1, Port FC and Bangkok United took advantage of Buriram United not playing to move closer to the league leaders.

Domestic action also took place in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Laos, so join the-AFC.com as we recap the last round of matches before the international break.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Sepahan, Bengaluru stay ahead

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

Central & South Asia Wrap: Sepahan, Bengaluru stay ahead

Tehran: Sepahan remained league leaders in the Iran Pro League while Bengaluru FC continued to hold onto pole position in the Indian Super League.

In Kyrgyz Republic, Abdysh-Ata Kant are relentless so join the-AFC.com as we wrap up all the domestic league action from Central and South Asia.

East Asia Wrap: Ulsan in driver’s seat; Sanfrecce notch win

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

East Asia Wrap: Ulsan in driver’s seat; Sanfrecce notch win

Seoul: Defending champions Ulsan HD FC extended their lead at the top of the table with a come-from-behind win over second-place Gimcheon Sangmu FC as the regular K League 1 season came to an end.

In Japan, Sanfrecce Hiroshima stayed in front of the chasing pack with a 2-1 defeat of Jubilo Iwata.

There was also action in Hong Kong, so join the-AFC.com as we recap the past week's domestic action across East Asia.

#ACLElite - MD2: Facts & Figures

Sun, 06 Oct, 2024

#ACLElite - MD2: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 served up another round of footballing fiesta on Matchday Two.

Continuation of winning streaks, the end of losing runs and unwanted records were among some of the facts and figures as the-AFC.com finds out.

#ACLElite - Matchday 2: What they said

Sat, 05 Oct, 2024

#ACLElite - Matchday 2: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Two of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 concluded this past week and with it came plenty of exciting action across the breadth of Asia.

Thrilling matches, wonderful goals and teams bouncing back were all part of the menu so join the-AFC.com as we hear what the coaches and players had to say.

#ACLTwo - Matchday 2 In Numbers

Sat, 05 Oct, 2024

#ACLTwo - Matchday 2 In Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 was a supershow on Matchday Two with 40 goals scored across 15 matches.

Korea Republic’s Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, Sydney FC of Australia and Islamic Republic of Iran’s Sepahan SC were all big winners, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some interesting facts and figures from an exciting round of matches across the continent.

Group A: Abu Dhabi Country Club (UAE) 2-2 Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women’s FC (KOR)

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

Group A: Abu Dhabi Country Club (UAE) 2-2 Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women’s FC (KOR)

Wuhan: Tereza Engesha scored in the seventh minute of added time as Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women’s FC of Korea Republic forced a 2-2 draw with UAE’s Abu Dhabi Country Club in their AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 Group A tie on Sunday.

Despite the late draw, Abu Dhabi confirmed a top two finish in the group and a place in the knockout stage after having defeated China PR’s Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC 2-1 on Thursday.

Red Angels will face Wuhan Jiangda on Wednesday to decide the second automatic spot into the quarter-finals.

Group B: Melbourne City FC (AUS) 2-1 Bam Khatoon FC (IRN)

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

Group B: Melbourne City FC (AUS) 2-1 Bam Khatoon FC (IRN)

Pathum Thani: Australia’s Melbourne City FC secured a winning start to their AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 Group B campaign after a 2-1 win over Bam Khatoon FC of Islamic Republic of Iran on Sunday.

Two late first half goals paved the way for Melbourne to earn maximum points despite Bam Khatoon’s improved second half showing.

Group C: Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies (JPN) 17-0 Odisha FC (IND)

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

Group C: Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies (JPN) 17-0 Odisha FC (IND)

Ho Chi Minh City: Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies kicked off their AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25 Group C campaign in style after cruising 17-0 past India’s Odisha FC at the Thong Nhat Stadium on Sunday.

The AFC Women’s Club Championship™ 2023 winners were rampant from the start as they took an 8-0 lead into the break to send out a warning of their title ambitions.