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West Asia Wrap: Al Sadd seal 17th title; Al Hilal almost there

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Al Sadd seal 17th title; Al Hilal almost there

Doha: Al Sadd SC ended their 2023/24 Qatar Stars League season with a defeat but that didn't derail the party atmosphere with the title already in their trophy cabinet.

Al Hilal SFC, meanwhile, shrugged off the disappointment of their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 exit to beat Al Fateh to move within a point of a 19th title.
 
There were also matches played in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon and Oman so join the-AFC.com as we review the latest round of domestic action across West Asia. 

Semi-final, 2nd Leg: What they said

Fri, 26 Apr, 2024

Semi-final, 2nd Leg: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 semi-finals delivered in spectacular fashion over the past few days as the United Arab Emirates’ Al Ain FC and Yokohama F. Marinos of Japan booked their tickets to May’s final.

Having eliminated four-time Asian champions Al Hilal SFC, inaugural winners Al Ain will be aiming to lift the trophy for the second time while Yokohama, who ousted Ulsan Hyundai FC on penalties, are set to appear in the showpiece event for the first time. 
 
Following a pair of semi-final second legs that will live long in the memory, the-AFC.com looks back at what those involved had to say.

Semi-finals: 2nd Leg in Numbers

Fri, 26 Apr, 2024

Semi-finals: 2nd Leg in Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: Only two clubs remain in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 after the semi-final stage of the continental competition came to an exciting conclusion on Wednesday.

While Al Ain FC of the United Arab Emirates held on to edge Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal SFC on aggregate and enter next month’s two-legged final from the West Zone, Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos fought back to overcome Korean champions Ulsan Hyundai FC in a penalty shootout in the other last-four clash to represent the East. 
 
With both contests providing plenty to talk about, the-AFC.com looks back at the stats and facts that caught the eye from the second legs of the semi-finals.

Eisa proud to have helped Al Ain advance

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Eisa proud to have helped Al Ain advance

Riyadh: Goalkeeper Khaled Eisa was thrilled to have played a major role in Al Ain securing passage to the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 final on Tuesday.

The captain had to be at his best as Al Ain limited Al Hilal SFC to a 2-1 win in the return leg of their semi-final with the United Arab Emirates side advancing 5-4 on aggregate.

Resilience powers Al Ain past Al Hilal

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Resilience powers Al Ain past Al Hilal

Riyadh: Al Ain qualified for the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 final despite a 2-1 defeat to Al Hilal SFC in the second leg of their semi-final at Kingdom Arena on Tuesday, progressing with a 5-4 aggregate score.

Al Ain, who lifted the title in 2003, will face the winners between Yokohama F. Marinos and Ulsan Hyundai FC in their first AFC Champions League final since 2016.

China PR’s Cheng pleased with positive mentality

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

China PR’s Cheng pleased with positive mentality

Doha: Heading into their final Group B match on Monday, China PR were looking to pick up their first points at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ and also end a five-game losing run in tournament history.

While team morale was not at the optimum following back-to-back defeats against Japan and Korea Republic, Cheng Yaodong’s charges finally delivered with a 2-1 success against the United Arab Emirates at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium to leave their head coach a happy man at full time.

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Group B: Winning farewell for China PR

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Group B: Winning farewell for China PR

Doha: A gritty performance from China PR saw them end their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ campaign on a winning note by defeating the United Arab Emirates 2-1 on Monday.

The victory was only the East Asians’ second ever win in tournament victory and saw them finish third in Group B ahead of their opponents, with both already eliminated prior to kick-off.

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Preview - West Semi-final (2nd Leg): Al Hilal SFC (KSA) 2 v 4 Al Ain FC (UAE)

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Preview - West Semi-final (2nd Leg): Al Hilal SFC (KSA) 2 v 4 Al Ain FC (UAE)

Riyadh: Al Ain FC will have to be at their defensive best if they are to stop Al Hilal SFC in the second leg of their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 semi-final on Tuesday.

Al Ain, the inaugural AFC Champions League winners in 2003, won the first leg 4-2 but know that a tough 90 minutes awaits them at Riyadh's Kingdom Arena.

West Asia Wrap: Al Sadd almost there; Al Nassr keep faint hopes alive

Sun, 21 Apr, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Al Sadd almost there; Al Nassr keep faint hopes alive

Doha: Al Sadd SC need just a point from their remaining two matches to clinch the Qatar Stars League 2023/24 title.

In Saudi Arabia, Al Nassr defeated Al Fayha to keep their slim hopes of lifting the Saudi Pro League 2023/24 title alive while there were also matches played in Bahrain, Iraq, Oman, Syria and the United Arab Emirates.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we review how the action unfolded with several leagues set to reach their climax in the coming weeks.

Preview - Group B: UAE v China PR

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Preview - Group B: UAE v China PR

Doha: Both the United Arab Emirates and China PR will continue their quest for goals and points when they square off on Monday at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™.

Having each lost their first two matches in Group B to Japan and Korea Republic, neither side will be able to advance to the next stage and have only pride to play for at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium.