Al Hilal SFC beat Al Nassr to lift Saudi King’s Cup

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Al Hilal SFC beat Al Nassr to lift Saudi King’s Cup

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC added the 2019-20 Saudi King’s Cup to their trophy cabinet after defeating Al-Nassr 2-1 in the final at King Fahd International Stadium in the Saudi capital on Saturday.

Al Hilal won the King's Cup for the ninth time as they added it to the 2019-20 Saudi Pro League and 2019 AFC Champions League titles.

AFC Champions League (EAST) Toyota Player of the Week: Bill

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Champions League (EAST) Toyota Player of the Week: Bill

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Doha: Chiangrai United's Bill has been voted by the fans as the 2020 AFC Champions League (East) Toyota Player of the Week after the striker's exceptional performance against FC Seoul last Friday.

The Brazilian striker's double saw the Thai side defeat their Korean opponents with his two goals coming from three shots on target, while he also made 26 passes for his 8.2 rating.

2020 AFC Champions League (East): The Week In Numbers

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2020 AFC Champions League (East): The Week In Numbers

Doha: After another round of exciting matches in the 2020 AFC Champions League (East) in Qatar, there is plenty to spotlight and review in our regular stats series.

As the competition takes a day's break before the games return thick and fast from Monday onwards, the-AFC.com looks back at the statistics that caught the eye from the latest rounds of fixtures in Doha.

AFC Champions League (East): What They Said

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Champions League (East): What They Said

Doha: Another round of exciting action at the 2020 AFC Champions League with plenty to discuss following some rollercoaster fixtures in Doha as the East Zone teams continue their Group Stage campaigns.

An icon mourned, history made and milestones achieved - here's what those involved had to say following the latest matches from the 2020 AFC Champions League (East) in Doha.

Life begins at 30: Ai Kesen chasing AFC Champions League scoring record after reviving Guangzhou Evergrande’s campaign

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Life begins at 30: Ai Kesen chasing AFC Champions League scoring record after reviving Guangzhou Evergrande’s campaign

Doha: Ai Kesen is chasing the dual objectives of a third AFC Champions League title and statistical immortality, after his Player of the Match display against Vissel Kobe on Saturday produced his 30th career goal in the competition.

The Braziiian-born Chinese international, formerly known as Elkeson, became just the fourth player in the competition’s history to reach the 30-goal barrier, taking him to within seven of the all-time record holder, Korea Republic legend Lee Dong-gook.

Beating Vissel Kobe gives us confidence in AFC Champions League, says Guangzhou Evergrande's Cannavaro 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Beating Vissel Kobe gives us confidence in AFC Champions League, says Guangzhou Evergrande's Cannavaro 

Doha: Head coach Fabio Cannavaro’s Guangzhou Evergrande will take confidence from their 2-0 win against Vissel Kobe; a result that boosted their chances of a place in the 2020 AFC Champions League Round of 16.

Anderson Talisca gave them the lead with a penalty, with Ai Kesen then perfectly placing a free-kick to double the Chinese Super League side’s advantage in the first half. They held on to see off the game with their first win in eight attempts in the competition.

Perreira adapting to AFC Champions League schedule as Shanghai SIPG overcome Yokohama F. Marinos 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Perreira adapting to AFC Champions League schedule as Shanghai SIPG overcome Yokohama F. Marinos 

Doha: Shanghai SIPG head coach Vitor Perreira remained pragmatic as his side collected the three points in a 2-1 win over Yokohama F. Marinos despite a gruelling schedule that has seen them play four 2020 AFC Champions League games in nine days.

SIPG took the lead in the Group H tie through Cai Huikang’s powerful header early on before Ado Onaiwo struck the equaliser a few minutes later. Ricardo Lopes had the final say though, putting the Chinese Super League side ahead midway through the second half after combining with Oscar who sent the former in on goal.