South Asia Domestic Wrap: Goa top ISL, East Bengal on pole in I-League

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

South Asia Domestic Wrap: Goa top ISL, East Bengal on pole in I-League

New Delhi: Goa FC defeated ATK 2-1 to seize top spot in the Indian Super League (ISL) while East Bengal took advantage of their rivals not playing to assume the lead in the I-League in the latest round of action.

Defending ISL champions Bengaluru FC, meanwhile, suffered their first defeat of the season as the league gathers steam while in Bangladesh, teams are set for the new season's kick-off with the Federation Cup taking off on Wednesday.

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#ACL2020 draw sets stage for spectacular affair

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

#ACL2020 draw sets stage for spectacular affair

Kuala Lumpur: Defending champions Al Hilal SFC will play in Group B of the 2020 AFC Champions League following the conclusion of the draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal, who defeated Urawa Red Diamonds of Japan to lift the 2019 title after runners-up finishes in 2014 and 2017, will have Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (UAE), Pakhtakor (UZB) and the winner of a play-off for company.

Khalilzadeh voted best goal of AFC Champions League 2019

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Khalilzadeh voted best goal of AFC Champions League 2019

Kuala Lumpur: After nearly four million votes, the best goal of the 2019 AFC Champions League has been decided with Shojae Khalilzadeh's incredible scissor kick for Persepolis against Al Ahli named the winning effort following the public poll on the-AFC.com.

Ten fantastic goals were nominated that spanned the Continent from Uzbekistan to Urawa, but it was Persepolis' defender Khalilzadeh whose amazing acrobatics that captured the attention and favour of Asia's football fans.

The Iranian had previously won Goal of the Week for Matchday Three and Goal of the Group Stage, and so completes his hat-trick with the overall best goal of the 2019 AFC Champions League.

ACL 2019: 6 Breakout Stars

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL 2019: 6 Breakout Stars

Kuala Lumpur: The 2019 AFC Champions League witnessed a number of young players across Asia announce their arrival in the Continent’s biggest club competition as they displayed their potential in abundance. 

From fabulous goals to mature performances and even a record-breaking feat, the next generation of stars was a welcome addition to the tournament. The-AFC.com has selected six of the best, who we can look forward to seeing much more of in the future.

Teams learn 2020 group stage challenge

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Teams learn 2020 group stage challenge

Kuala Lumpur: Al Ahed FC will begin the defence of their AFC Cup title in Group A following the completion of the draw for the 2020 edition at AFC House in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.

Al Ahed will have Bahrain's Manama Club, Al Jaish of Syria and the winner of the West Zone Play-off for company as the Lebanese side will seek to make it back-to-back AFC titles after defeating DPR Korea's 4.25 SC in the 2019 final.

Klok voted best goal of AFC Cup 2019

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Klok voted best goal of AFC Cup 2019

Kuala Lumpur: After nearly 350,000 votes, the best goal of AFC Cup 2019 has been decided with Marc Klok's rocket for PSM Makassar against Lao Toyota FC named the winning effort following the public poll on the-AFC.com.

Eight amazing efforts were put up for consideration from Dushanbe via Kuwait and Dhaka to Bogor, but it was a thunderbolt from PSM Makassar midfielder Marc Klok that has been selected by Asia's football fans as the best.

Abahani Dhaka Limited's Sohel Rana was edged out into second place, while Altymyrat Annadurdyyev of Altyn Asyr finished third.

5 young players who lit up AFC Cup 2019

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

5 young players who lit up AFC Cup 2019

Kuala Lumpur: The 2019 AFC Cup produced some memorable moments across the Continent and some of the brightest young stars in the Asian game showcased their talent over the course of the season. 

Among them was a title winner, the competition's youngest ever goalscorer and a defender whose performances helped earn him a move to Europe, so join the-AFC.com as we highlight the achievements of five youngsters who stood out.