ACL 2018 Allianz Goal of the Week: Baghdad Bounedjah

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL 2018 Allianz Goal of the Week: Baghdad Bounedjah

Kuala Lumpur: The-AFC.com has announced that Al Sadd's Baghdad Bounedjah is the winner of this week’s Goal of the Week presented by Allianz for the first leg of the 2018 AFC Champions League quarter-finals. 

We picked four great goals from this week's games for you to select your favourite.

Damjanovic: We showed character in our toughest moment

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Damjanovic: We showed character in our toughest moment

Jeonju: Two-goal hero Dejan Damjanovic praised his teammates for overcoming adversity on and off the field to defeat Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 3-0 in Wednesday's AFC Champions League quarter-final first leg.

The resignation of head coach Seo Jung-won just days before their opening quarter-final tie against two-time AFC Champions League winners Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors rocked Suwon Samung Bluewings' players.

But, according to star striker Damjanovic, it was also the moment that the players stood up to be counted: holding Jeonbuk to a goalless stalemate for 75 minutes before firing in three goals to take a giant step towards the semi-finals.

All my work paid off, says goalscorer Leo Silva

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

All my work paid off, says goalscorer Leo Silva

Kashima: Brazilian midfielder Leo Silva is delighted that extra time put in at training resulted in the vital opening goal for Kashima Antlers in their 2-0 win in the first leg of the AFC Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday.

Proving that practice does indeed make perfect, Leo Silva's strike on the hour set J.League side Kashima on their way to a 2-0 first leg advantage in their last eight tie against visiting Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian.

The rare goal for the defensive midfielder was very much one that was made on the training field.

Bounedjah: Focus key behind Esteghlal win

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Bounedjah: Focus key behind Esteghlal win

Tehran: Al Sadd striker Baghdad Bounedjah credited the team’s ability to remain focused for their valuable 3-1 away win over IR Iran’s Esteghlal on Monday.

The Algerian bagged a brace to help the 2011 AFC Champions League winners come from behind to defeat Esteghlal 3-1 at Azadi Stadium.

Young goalkeeper Meshaal Aissa failed to control a backpass, allowing the ball to go under him and into the back of the net to gift Esteghlal the opener.