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.

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai end Arruabarrena’s tenure as head coach

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai end Arruabarrena’s tenure as head coach

Dubai: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai have parted ways with head coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena.

The UAE Pro League pacesetters made the announcement following a 2-2 draw with Al Nasr on Saturday, taking them to 40 points - three ahead of second-placed Al Ain FC.

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.

Son strikes gold at London Football Awards

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Son strikes gold at London Football Awards

London: Son Heung-min’s magnificent goal for Tottenham Hotspur against Burnley has taken the ‘Goal of the Season’ accolade at the London Football Awards.

The Korea Republic star scored what has to be one of Spurs' all-time great goals, certainly in the Premier League era, in their 5-0 win against the Clarets on December 7.

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.

ACL2020: The Week In Numbers

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2020: The Week In Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: Just two matches took place in the 2020 AFC Champions League last week, but fans in Malaysia and Australia enjoyed a pair of action-packed ties. 

With Johor Darul Ta'zim defeating Suwon Samsung Bluewings in Group G to win their first-ever AFC Champions League game at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors scoring late to secure a draw against Sydney FC in Group H, the-AFC.com looks back at the week in numbers.

ACL2020: What They Said

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2020: What They Said

Kuala Lumpur: Although there were just two matches played in this week's AFC Champions League there was plenty of drama and fall-out from the matches therein.

From keeping cool under pressure to disappointment and regrets at points dropped, the-AFC.com looks back at what some of those involved had to say from all the action on the Continent's biggest stage.