Stramaccioni takes charge of Qatar’s Al Gharafa

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Stramaccioni takes charge of Qatar’s Al Gharafa

Doha: Al Gharafa announced on Friday the appointment of Andrea Stramaccioni as the new coach of the seven-time Qatar League champions.

The 45-year-old Italian will arrive in Doha on Monday, replacing Serbian Slaviša Jokanović who coached the team for two years before joining English outfit Sheffield United.

Oh aiming to set more AFC Champions League records with Ulsan Hyundai, Kaya’s Harvey picks up learning points

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Oh aiming to set more AFC Champions League records with Ulsan Hyundai, Kaya’s Harvey picks up learning points

Bangkok: Ulsan Hyundai FC set a new AFC Champions League record by securing their 12th consecutive victory on Friday and forward Oh Se-hun is confident the defending champions can keep on winning.

Oh’s second half brace together with Valeri Qazaishvili's 48th minute strike saw Ulsan beat Kaya FC-Iloilo 3-0 to stay perfect in Group F with nine points at the halfway stage.

The K League side have won every match since Matchday Two of the 2020 edition, which ended with Ulsan ultimately lifting their second AFC Champions League title.

Vidmar pleased with vital three points as BG Pathum United revive AFC Champions League campaign

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vidmar pleased with vital three points as BG Pathum United revive AFC Champions League campaign

Bangkok: BG Pathum United head coach Aurelio Vidmar was more than pleased with his side’s resilience and determination in their 2-0 win against Viettel FC in their 2021 AFC Champions League tie on Friday. 

A goal in each half secured Thailand's BG Pathum United the vital win which saw them overtake Vietnam's Viettel FC into second place in Group F with six points. Defending champions Ulsan Hyundai FC lead with nine points.

Oniki wants to keep the goals flowing after Kawasaki Frontale’s AFC Champions League avalanche

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Oniki wants to keep the goals flowing after Kawasaki Frontale’s AFC Champions League avalanche

Tashkent: Kawasaki Frontale head coach Toru Oniki has vowed to keep the goals coming after his side powered to a 8-0 win over United City FC on Friday.

The defending J1 League champions totally overpowered their opponents, with Kento Tachibanada bagging a hat-trick as they piled on six second half goals.

Among the favourites to contest the final this season, Kawasaki have now scored 18 goals in just three matches, making them the tournament’s highest-scoring side team, even taking into account the West Zone where 20 teams completed a six-match schedule in May.

"We could not deal with Silva's height", says Beijing FC's Jankovic after heavy AFC Champions League defeat to Daegu FC

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

"We could not deal with Silva's height", says Beijing FC's Jankovic after heavy AFC Champions League defeat to Daegu FC

Tashkent: Beijing FC coach Zoran Jankovic was critical of his side’s performance as they slumped to a 5-0 defeat against Daegu FC on Matchday Three of the 2021 AFC Champions League on Friday.

Brazilian duo Edgar Silva and Cesinha had a brace each, with Oh Hu-seong rounding off the five-star display to propel the Korean side to a second consecutive win.

“I expected more, I know it is hard for them to play against such an opponent, but we need to push ourselves more,” said Jankovic.

Preview - Group J: Refreshed Cerezo Osaka ready to run AFC Champions League race against Port FC 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - Group J: Refreshed Cerezo Osaka ready to run AFC Champions League race against Port FC 

Buriram: Levir Culpi is confident his Cerezo Osaka players are fresh and ready to take on the second half of the schedule in Group J of the 2021 AFC Champions League after making wholesale alterations to his starting line-up for the J-League club’s previous meeting with Port FC.

The teams meet again on Saturday after Culpi made 10 changes for their first meeting on Wednesday, which ended in a 1-1 draw, but the Brazilian believes the break from a hectic run of matches will have his key performers ready to push for a place in the knockout rounds.

Preview - Group J: Chu expects a sharper Kitchee SC in second AFC Champions League meeting with Guangzhou FC

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - Group J: Chu expects a sharper Kitchee SC in second AFC Champions League meeting with Guangzhou FC

Buriram: Huang Yang is expected to return to the Kitchee SC midfield for their AFC Champions League meeting with Guangzhou FC on Saturday as the Hong Kong Premier League champions look to maintain their push for a place in the knockout rounds of this year’s competition.

The club captain missed the first meeting with the Chinese side on Wednesday after picking up yellow cards in each of Kitchee’s first two games but will be available for selection as coach Alex Chu Chi-kwong looks to build on the six points already collected in Group J.