Analysis: JDT must make dominance count

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Analysis: JDT must make dominance count

Johor Bahru: Johor Darul Ta’zim earned their first ever point in the AFC Champions League when they drew 1-1 with Korea Republic’s Gyeongnam FC in Tuesday’s Group E Matchday Two clash.

But it could have been so much better for the Malaysian champions as a combination of bad luck and poor finishing prevented them from taking all three points.

ACL2019 MD2 Toyota Player of the Week: Alaa Abbas (Al Zawraa)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2019 MD2 Toyota Player of the Week: Alaa Abbas (Al Zawraa)

Kuala Lumpur: Al Zawraa's Alaa Abbas has been named the Toyota Player of the Week for Matchday Two of the 2019 AFC Champions League.

Al Zawraa forward Alaa Abbas's two goals in his side's 5-0 win at home to Emirati side Al Wasl in their Group A Matchday Two clash on Monday saw the Iraq international earn this week's accolade.

Abbas' all-action display saw him register the most shots on target in this week's AFC Champions League (5), while only Beijng FC's Cedric Bakambu (13) had more touches in the opposition box than Abbas (12). One of his strikes was also nominated for Goal of the Week.

ACL 2019 Allianz Goal of the Week: Alaa Abbas (Al Zawraa Club)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL 2019 Allianz Goal of the Week: Alaa Abbas (Al Zawraa Club)

Kuala Lumpur: The-AFC.com has announced that Al Zawraa Club's Alaa Abbas is the winner of this week’s Goal of the Week presented by Allianz for Matchday Two of the 2019 AFC Champions League.

Group E: Johor Darul Ta'zim (MAS) 1-1 Gyeongnam FC (KOR)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group E: Johor Darul Ta'zim (MAS) 1-1 Gyeongnam FC (KOR)

Johor Bahru: Diogo's 68th spot-kick gave Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim their first ever AFC Champions League point when they came from behind to hold Gyeongnam FC of Korea Republic 1-1 in a Group E tie on Tuesday.

JDT’s Safawi Rasid forced an early save from Lee Bum-soo as his curling shot threatened to sneak in at the far post.

Diogo Luis Santo must have impressed the watching Ronaldo with an audacious attempt in the 24th minute. After a flowing move, the ball made its way to S. Kunanlan on the right and his cross was met with an overhead kick that flew just over.

Analysis: Resolute Sanfrecce spoil Honda homecoming

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Analysis: Resolute Sanfrecce spoil Honda homecoming

Hiroshima: Japanese superstar Keisuke Honda was unable to inspire his Melbourne Victory team to victory as a late Daiki Watari header sealed all three points for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in a 2-1 victory in Group F of the AFC Champions League on Tuesday.

Honda returned to play a club game in Japan for the first time since 2007, but the Osaka-born attacking midfielder was overshadowed at Hiroshima Athletic Stadium by a disciplined performance from last season’s J.League runners-up.

Supachok joy at match-winning strike 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Supachok joy at match-winning strike 

Buriram: Supachok Sarachat was delighted that his first ever AFC Champions League goal helped Buriram United earn their first three points of the 2019 campaign with a 1-0 Group G win over Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on Wednesday.

The Thai champions had lost 3-0 at Urawa Red Diamonds on Matchday One while Jeonbuk came into the game on the back of a fine 3-1 victory at home to Beijing FC.

But Supachok’s second-half strike resulted in a reversal of fortune for both sides and put Buriram back on course to compete for a place in the Round of 16 for the second year in a row.

Group E: Shandong Luneng FC (CHN) 2-2 Kashima Antlers (JPN)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group E: Shandong Luneng FC (CHN) 2-2 Kashima Antlers (JPN)

Jinan: Graziano Pelle starred with a brace as Shandong Luneng came back from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 draw with AFC Champions League holders Kashima Antlers in a Group E tie on Tuesday.

After an even opening period, Sho Ito silenced the home crowd at Jinan Olympic Sports Centre as he gave defending champions Kashima the lead on 10 minutes, linking with Leo Silva and then striding into the area to steer home a low shot.