Central Asia Domestic Wrap: Dordoi prevail in season opener, Ćeran bags hat-trick

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Central Asia Domestic Wrap: Dordoi prevail in season opener, Ćeran bags hat-trick

Bishkek: Kyrgyz Premier League champions FC Dordoi got the new season underway with a win over PFC Neftchi, while Pakhtakor’s Dragan Ćeran lit up the second round of the Uzbekistan Super League with a hat-trick.

Turkmenistan’s domestic campaign also began, with FC Ahal making a winning start.

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ASEAN & East Domestic Wrap: Persib Bandung maintain perfect start

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ASEAN & East Domestic Wrap: Persib Bandung maintain perfect start

Kuala Lumpur: Persib Bandung moved to the top of Indonesia's Liga 1 as their 2-1 win over Arema made it two wins from two in the Southeast Asian country.

Sydney FC responded well after a disappointing week to secure the 'Big Blue' bragging rights following a 4-1 win at Melbourne Victory as the New South Wales club maintained their lead at the top of the standings.

Elsewhere, Johor Darul Ta'zim claimed another victory in Malaysia, Hantharwady United returned to winning ways in Myanmar and the top two met in Cambodia, so join the-AFC.com as we review an action-packed weekend in the ASEAN and East Zones.

South Asia Domestic Wrap: ATK, Chennaiyin set up final date

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

South Asia Domestic Wrap: ATK, Chennaiyin set up final date

Mumbai: ATK FC joined Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League final after coming from behind to overcome Bengaluru FC in the two-leg semi-finals on Sunday.

Chennaiyin advanced despite losing 4-2 to FC Goa on Saturday, winning 6-5 on aggregate.

Also in India, Mohun Bagan all but sealed the I-League title following a 1-1 draw with Chennai City FC while in Bangladesh, defending champions Bashundhara Kings suffered their first defeat of the season. Join the-AFC.com as we review the domestic action in South Asia.

West Asia Domestic Wrap: Al Hilal tighten grip, Shabab Al Ahli held

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

West Asia Domestic Wrap: Al Hilal tighten grip, Shabab Al Ahli held

Riyadh: Saudi Pro League leaders Al Hilal SFC continued their winning ways as they widened the gap at the top to eight points after registering their 15th win of the season.

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai maintained their position at the top of the UAE Pro League despite being held to a draw while Qatar Stars League pacesetters Al Duhail registered a late win to remain ahead.

Air Force Club dropped their first points of the season but remained at the top of the Iraqi Premier League standings while Jordan champions Al Faisaly had a slow start. Join the-AFC.com as we review the latest domestic action in West Asia.

Matchday Three: ASEAN Zone Preview

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Matchday Three: ASEAN Zone Preview

Kuala Lumpur: A full set of 2020 AFC Cup fixtures will take place in the ASEAN Zone on Tuesday and Wednesday as the 12 sides return for Matchday Three action.

Groups F and H are up first when they take to the field on Tuesday, while Group G will follow suit on Wednesday as the group stage of the Continental competition approaches its midway point in Southeast Asia.

Plazibat: I believe Hougang can qualify for knockout stage

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Plazibat: I believe Hougang can qualify for knockout stage

Yangon: In-form striker Stipe Plazibat is confident that AFC Cup debutants Hougang United can progress to the ASEAN Zonal semi-finals should they take points from Yangon United on Tuesday.

Ahead of the match in Yangon, the-AFC.com spoke exclusively to Hougang's hitman to get his view on the crucial Group F tie, his previous experiences of the AFC Cup with former club Home United, and his friendship with a Bayern Munich star.

Where are they now? FC Nasaf’s 2011 AFC Cup winners

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Where are they now? FC Nasaf’s 2011 AFC Cup winners

Bishkek: They were the history-makers. Uzbekistan had been Asian Games champions in 1994 and have since won an AFC U23 Championship title in 2018, but FC Nasaf’s 2011 AFC Cup success makes the Karshi club the only team from the nation to have lifted a major Asian club title.

Led by Ukrainian head coach Anatoliy Demyanenko, Nasaf’s 2-1 win over Kuwait SC in the final earned the club from Uzbekistan’s south – who have never won the league title in their homeland – a priceless victory.