ATK best Chennaiyin in ISL final to clinch record third title

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ATK best Chennaiyin in ISL final to clinch record third title

Goa: ATK FC became the first team in Indian Super League history to win the title thrice after overcoming Chennaiyin FC 3-1 in the ISL 2019-20 final at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Saturday. 

It was the Marina Machans who saw more of the ball throughout the tie, but ATK were more clinical in front of goal.

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.

Barcos overjoyed with Bashundhara Kings' winning debut

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Barcos overjoyed with Bashundhara Kings' winning debut

Dhaka: Argentinian striker Hernan Barcos hailed Bashundhara Kings’ AFC Cup debut as “perfect” after his four-goal haul helped the Bangladeshi side to a 5-1 win over TC Sports Club from the Maldives on Wednesday.

The club from Dhaka were making their first-ever appearance in the group phase of the AFC Cup and they made an immediate impact thanks to the former Shanghai Shenhua forward’s prowess in front of goal.

Barcos scored four with Daniel Colindres also on the scoresheet for the Kings, who also had goalkeeper Anisur Rahman making a vital penalty save on their way to an historic inaugural AFC Cup win.

OJ Porteria's goal laid foundation for Ceres Negros win, says Vidakovic

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

OJ Porteria's goal laid foundation for Ceres Negros win, says Vidakovic

Manila: Ceres Negros FC coach Risto Vidakovic hailed OJ Porteria’s opening goal as the turning point in his side’s resounding victory over Bali United FC on Wednesday as the Philippine Football League champions took control of Group G of the 2020 AFC Cup.

Porteria broke through the stubborn Bali defence in the 35th minute before Ceres went on to claim a comprehensive 4-0 win over the Indonesians that ensures Vidakovic’s side remain unbeaten in the group phase of the competition.

We deserved to win against Maziya, says Nawas

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

We deserved to win against Maziya, says Nawas

Chennai: Head coach Akbar Nawas believes Chennai City FC deserved three points rather than one after settling for a 2-2 draw with Maziya S&R in their 2020 AFC Cup Group E tie  on Wednesday.

Spanish ace Fito gave the Indian side a 1-0 lead going into half-time but Maziya replied with goals from Mohammed Irufaan and Ibrahim Mahudhee Hussain before Fito salvaged a point for Chennai with a late equaliser at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

The result leaves both teams trailing Bangladesh's Bashundhara Kings, who defeated Maldives' TC Sports Club 5-1 on Wednesday.

AFC Cup 2020 Goal of the Week: Ibrahim Mahudhee (Maziya S&R)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Cup 2020 Goal of the Week: Ibrahim Mahudhee (Maziya S&R)

Kuala Lumpur: The-AFC.com has announced that Maziya S&R's Ibrahim Mahudhee is the winner of this week’s Goal of the Week presented by Allianz for the 2020 AFC Cup after a public vote on the AFC’s official website.

Group E: Late Fito strike earns Chennai City FC a point against Maziya S&R

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group E: Late Fito strike earns Chennai City FC a point against Maziya S&R

Chennai: Fito struck at the very end as Chennai City FC salvaged a point against Maldives' Maziya S&R with a 2-2 draw in their 2020 AFC Cup Group E tie at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Wednesday.

Spaniard Fito's 11th-minute goal for Chennai separated the sides going into the break but Maziya replied in the second half through strikes from Mohamed Irufaan and Ibrahim Mahudhee Hussain. Fito, however, had the final say as he equalised for the home side in second half added time.

The result leaves both teams trailing Bangladesh's Bashundhara Kings, who defeated Maldives' TC Sports Club 5-1 earlier on Wednesday.