Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Eight of the nine games in Japan's J1 League ended in away victories at the weekend with not a single home win recorded as Kawasaki Frontale won the battle of the top two to stretch their lead to five points at the summit.
Fans returned to stadiums across Korea Republic, where it was a case of déjà vu in the K League 1 as Junior Negrao was yet again on the scoresheet in an Ulsan Hyundai win, although Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors remain hot on their heels.
Guangzhou Evergrande claimed derby day bragging rights by easing to a 5-0 victory over city rivals Guangzhou R&F in China PR, while there was also a full set of fixtures in both Mongolia and Chinese Taipei, so join the-AFC.com as we review the best of the action from across East Asia.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Seoul: We continue our series reviewing the most popular clubs in Asia, this week shifting the focus to the country that boasts more Continental club winners in the AFC Champions League era than any other: Korea Republic.
Inaugurated in 1983, the K League has been home to some of the most successful sides in Asia ever since, with no fewer than six teams having been crowned kings of the Continent in the ensuing years and some of them on more than one occasion.
Based on both their success at home and overseas, here are the five candidates for Korea Republic's most popular club. After reviewing our selection, don't forget to cast your vote at the bottom of the article.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Seoul: Saturday's K League 1 matches saw the return of fans, with three ties opened to 10 percent of the respective stadium capacities.
The tie between three-time defending champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Pohang Steelers at Jeonju World Cup Stadium saw 4,205 tickets available for the match. Jeonbuk won 2-1.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Seoul: Choi Yong-soo has stepped down from his role at the helm of FC Seoul after a poor run of form saw the former K-League champions exit the Korean FA Cup while sitting in 11th place in the current standings.
Choi, who was named AFC Coach of the Year after leading FC Seoul to the AFC Champions League final in 2013, was in his second stint with the club, having rejoined in October 2018 following a year-long spell with Jiangsu Suning in the Chinese Super League.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: The 2018 AFC Champions League boasted an array of fine attacking talent with some world-class performers gracing Asia's most prestigious club competition.
After deciding the top goalkeeper, the best defence in front of him and the playmakers in midfield, we have eight players of our 2018 AFC Champions League Best XI confirmed, so now it's time to complete the jigsaw by voting for the men to lead the line up front.
So, without further ado, here are the eight players in contention for the three places in attack. Review the nominees and then choose your favourites for this all-star XI in the poll below.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Clubs from Uzbekistan have featured in each AFC Champions League since the tournament launched in 2002-03, with a number of the Central Asian country's finest players having left their mark on the Continental competition.
An Uzbek side may have yet to win the AFC Champions League but the likes of Pakhtakor, Bunyodkor and Lokomotiv have impressed over the years, having all gone deep into the tournament while featuring a host of standout performers – many of whom have also starred for clubs outside their homeland.
This week we highlight five players from Uzbekistan who have shone on the Continental stage and ask you, the fans, to vote for your favourite at the bottom of the article.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Over the past two months, the-AFC.com's '5 of the Best' series has brought you some of the most memorable goals from the AFC Cup, but this week we turn our attention to the other end of the pitch and focus on goalkeepers by reviewing some fabulous saves.
From Jordan to Johor, we highlight five breathtaking efforts from those trusted as the last line of defence as they perform wonders to keep out the opposition. Enjoy the selection and don't forget to vote your favourite at the bottom of the article.
Also check out previous editions: acrobatic goals, solo goals, volleys, long-range screamers, free-kicks, last-minute winners, curlers, flicks, tricks & backheels and chips, lobs & scoops.
