#ACLElite - MD6: What they said

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

#ACLElite - MD6: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Six of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 saw another round of exciting action as teams confirmed progress, revived hopes or suffered blows.

With the tournament to only resume in February, the-AFC.com listens to what was said by the teams after another pulsating round of matches.

#ACLElite - MD6: Facts & Figures

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

#ACLElite - MD6: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 has begun to take shape in the West Zone with five of the eight Round of 16 spots already booked.

There is, however, still everything to play for in the East Zone following the conclusion of Matchday Six, with some teams on the verge on confirming their spots.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some interesting facts and figures from the matches that thrilled the continent this past week.

#ACLTwo - Group Stage in Numbers

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

#ACLTwo - Group Stage in Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The group stage of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 concluded this past week after six thrilling matchdays.

As the 16 teams wait to discover their knockout stage opponents in Thursday's draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, the-AFC.com takes a look at the facts and figures from the group stage.

#ACLTwo contenders set for Knockout Stage draw

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

#ACLTwo contenders set for Knockout Stage draw

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for the 16 remaining sides in the AFC Champions League Two™ (ACL Two) 2024/25 to discover their Knockout Stage fate at the draw ceremony on Thursday, December 12 at 3pm at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

Eight teams each from the West and East regions successfully progressed from the Group Stage, which concluded on Thursday, to seal their Round of 16 berths in the 20th edition of the Continent’s second-tier men’s tournament and keep their hopes of glory alive.

Song proud to create history with Sailors

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Song proud to create history with Sailors

Singapore: Song Ui-young was over the moon after powering Lion City Sailors into the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 knockout stage with a sensational hat-trick against Thailand’s Port FC on Thursday.

Leading 2-0 after Song’s first half brace, the Singapore side found themselves pegged back as Port drew level but the midfielder restored Sailors’ advantage with a spectacular bicycle kick with Shawal Anuar and Lennart Thy then putting gloss on the victory which took them into the next stage as the Group F winners. 

Sydney’s rising stars impress Talay

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Sydney’s rising stars impress Talay

Sydney: Head coach Ufuk Talay beamed with pride after his experimental Sydney FC side defeated Kaya FC-Iloilo of the Philippines 3-1 in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 on Thursday.

Emerging talents Adrian Segecic, Patrick Wood and Jaiden Kucharski etched their name on the scoreboard with a goal each to seal second spot for Sydney in Group E with 12 points.

Talay emphasised the significance of giving young players the stage to demonstrate their potential.

Uthai thrilled as Muangthong achieve target

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Uthai thrilled as Muangthong achieve target

Bangkok: It was an evening to remember for Uthai Bunmo and his charges as Muangthong United secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors to confirm their spot in the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25.

The decisive moment came late in the first half, with Muangthong’s relentless attacks finally breaking through Jeonbuk’s defence, which proved enough for the Thai side to secure second spot in Group H.

Asia's best discover #FIFACWC challengers

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Asia's best discover #FIFACWC challengers

Miami: Asia's four representatives to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 learned their group stage opponents following the draw for the expanded tournament in Miami on Thursday.

The 32 teams were divided into eight groups with the tournament to take place across the United States on June 15-July 13, 2025.