Three games were contested in Major League Soccer on Sunday.
At Commerce City, Colorado:
Yoshi Yotun's successful penalty kick produced the game-winning goal in the 77th minute as Orlando City tied a franchise record with their fifth straight victory, a come-from-behind 2-1 road triumph over the Colorado Rapids.
At New York:
David Villa scored twice (PK-36', 66') as New York City handed visiting Dallas FC their first defeat of the season, 3-1.
At Los Angeles:
Laurent Ciman scored the first goal in Banc of California Stadium history in the third minute of second-half stoppage time as the Los Angeles Football Club won their home opener 1-0 over the Seattle Sounders.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. New York City FC (GP: 9; GD: +9; PTS: 20)
2. Atlanta United FC (GP: 8; GD: +12; PTS: 19)
3. Orlando City SC (GP: 8; GD: +3; PTS: 16)
4. New England (GP: 8; GD: +5; PTS: 14)
5. Columbus (GP: 9; GD: +3; PTS: 14)
6. New York Red Bulls (GP: 7; GD: +7; PTS: 12)
7. Chicago (GP: 7; GD: -1; PTS: 8)
8. Philadelphia (GP: 7; GD: -4; PTS: 8)
9. Montreal (GP: 8; GD: -11; PTS: 6)
10. DC United (GP: 7; GD: -5; PTS: 5)
11. Toronto FC (GP: 6; GD: -7; PTS: 4)
NOTES: With New England and Columbus level on points (14) and wins (4), the Revolution have the superior goal differential (+5, compared to the Crew's +3); with Chicago and Philadelphia level on points (8) and wins (2), the Fire have the superior goal differential (-1, compared to the Union's -4).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Kansas City (GP: 9; GD: +8; PTS: 17)
2. Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 7; GD: +4; PTS: 15)
3. Vancouver (GP: 9; GD: -7; PTS: 13)
4. FC Dallas (GP: 7; GD: +4; PTS: 12)
5. Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 8; GD: -3; PTS: 10)
6. Real Salt Lake (GP: 8; GD: -7; PTS: 10)
7. Minnesota United (GP: 8; GD: -5; PTS: 9)
8. Houston (GP: 7; GD: +4; PTS: 8)
9. Colorado (GP: 7; GD: 0; PTS: 8)
10. Portland (GP: 7; GD: -2; PTS: 9)
11. San Jose (GP: 7; GD: -3; PTS: 5)
12. Seattle (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 4)
NOTES: With the Los Angeles Galaxy and Real Salt Lake level on points (10) and wins (3), the Galaxy have the superior goal differential (-3, compared to RSL's -7); with Houston, Colorado, and Portland all level on points (8) and wins (2), the Dynamo have the best goal differential amongst the three clubs (+4, compared to the Rapids' 0 and Timbers' -2).
Sunday, April 29, 2018
OFC Champions League: It's Team Wellington vs. Lukatoa For The Marbles
The semifinal round of the OFC Champions League concluded with two games on Sunday.
At Honiara, Solomon Islands:
Praneel Naidu scored the only goal of the match in the 64th minute as Lautoka knocked off Marist 1-0 on the road in game two and won their series 2-1 on aggregate.
At Auckland, New Zealand:
Eric Molloy (37') and Angus Kilkolly (PK-42') each scored once as Team Wellington held on for a game-two 2-2 road draw with Auckland City, and, with the aggregate scored also at 2-2, eliminated the seven-time defending champions on away goals.
Both games of the OFC Champions League will be contested next month, with the opening match in Wellington, New Zealand, and the return contest at Lautoka, Fiji.
The winner would advance to December's FIFA Club World Cup, to be contested in the United Arab Emirates.
At Honiara, Solomon Islands:
Praneel Naidu scored the only goal of the match in the 64th minute as Lautoka knocked off Marist 1-0 on the road in game two and won their series 2-1 on aggregate.
At Auckland, New Zealand:
Eric Molloy (37') and Angus Kilkolly (PK-42') each scored once as Team Wellington held on for a game-two 2-2 road draw with Auckland City, and, with the aggregate scored also at 2-2, eliminated the seven-time defending champions on away goals.
Both games of the OFC Champions League will be contested next month, with the opening match in Wellington, New Zealand, and the return contest at Lautoka, Fiji.
The winner would advance to December's FIFA Club World Cup, to be contested in the United Arab Emirates.
Saturday, April 28, 2018
MLS: Five Stripes, Philly, Crew, Revs, Loons, Red Bulls Pick Up Saturday Wins
Seven games were contested in Major League Soccer on Saturday.
At Atlanta:
Miguel Almiron (PK-70', 84') and Kevin Kratz (78', 90'+4) each scored twice in the final half four as Atlanta United easily overcame a 1-0 halftime deficit and manhandled the visiting Montreal Impact 4-1.
At Toronto:
Bastian Schweinsteiger (69') and Alan Gordon (90'+4) each scored a goal in the final half-hour as the Chicago Fire came back from two goals down to gain a 2-2 road draw with Toronto FC.
Jonathan Osorio (8') and Victor Vazquez (22') each scored once for the Reds.
At Chester, Pennsylvania:
Borek Dockal scored the game winner in the 72nd minute as the Philadelphia Union defeated visiting DC United 3-2.
At Columbus, Ohio:
Mike Grella scored the winning goal in the 84th minute as the Columbus Crew defeated the visiting San Jose Earthquakes 3-2.
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Teal Bunbury's goal in the 44th minute provided all the scoring as the New England Revolution knocked off Sporting Kansas City 1-0 at home.
At Minneapolis:
Darwin Quintero (PK-40') and Ibson (70') delivered the goals as Minnesota United spotted an early deficit and upended the visiting Houston Dynamo 2-1.
At Carson, California:
Kaku's successful penalty kick in the 84th minute proved to be the game winner as the New York Red Bulls knocked off the Los Angeles Galaxy 3-2 on the road.
At Atlanta:
Miguel Almiron (PK-70', 84') and Kevin Kratz (78', 90'+4) each scored twice in the final half four as Atlanta United easily overcame a 1-0 halftime deficit and manhandled the visiting Montreal Impact 4-1.
At Toronto:
Bastian Schweinsteiger (69') and Alan Gordon (90'+4) each scored a goal in the final half-hour as the Chicago Fire came back from two goals down to gain a 2-2 road draw with Toronto FC.
Jonathan Osorio (8') and Victor Vazquez (22') each scored once for the Reds.
At Chester, Pennsylvania:
Borek Dockal scored the game winner in the 72nd minute as the Philadelphia Union defeated visiting DC United 3-2.
At Columbus, Ohio:
Mike Grella scored the winning goal in the 84th minute as the Columbus Crew defeated the visiting San Jose Earthquakes 3-2.
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Teal Bunbury's goal in the 44th minute provided all the scoring as the New England Revolution knocked off Sporting Kansas City 1-0 at home.
At Minneapolis:
Darwin Quintero (PK-40') and Ibson (70') delivered the goals as Minnesota United spotted an early deficit and upended the visiting Houston Dynamo 2-1.
At Carson, California:
Kaku's successful penalty kick in the 84th minute proved to be the game winner as the New York Red Bulls knocked off the Los Angeles Galaxy 3-2 on the road.
Friday, April 27, 2018
MLS: Ten-Man Caps Knock Off RSL At Home
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
In the lone Friday Major League Soccer contest, Cristian Techera (PK-75') and Anthony Blondell (79') each scored a goal four minutes apart in the second half as the Vancouver Whitecaps, despite being reduced to ten men, blanked visiting Real Salt Lake 2-0.
In the lone Friday Major League Soccer contest, Cristian Techera (PK-75') and Anthony Blondell (79') each scored a goal four minutes apart in the second half as the Vancouver Whitecaps, despite being reduced to ten men, blanked visiting Real Salt Lake 2-0.
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Copa Libertadores
Group-stage play in the Copa Libertadores continued on Thursday with five games.
GROUP C:
At Montevideo, Uruguay:
Cristian Rodriguez (PK-43') and Cristian Palacios (90') each scored once as Penarol blanked visiting Club Libertad 2-0.
Group C Standings:
1. Club Libertad (GP: 4; GD: +4; PTS: 9)
2. Penarol (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. Atletico Tucuman (GP: 4; GD: 0; PTS: 6)
4. The Strongest (GP: 4; GD: -6; PTS: 3)
GROUP D:
At Buenos Aires:
Gonzalo Martinez scored the winning goal in the 73rd minute as River Plate held off visiting Club Sport Emelec 2-1.
Group D Standings:
1. River Plate (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 8)
2. Flamengo (GP: 4; GD: +1; PTS: 6)
3. Independiente Santa Fe (GP: 4; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
4. Club Sport Emelec (GP: 4; GD: -3; PTS: 1)
GROUP E:
At Belo Horizonte, Brazil:
Thiago Neves (9', 75') and Sassa (PK-43', 61') each scored twice (once in each half) as Cruzeiro laid waste to visiting Universidad de Chile 7-0.
At Rio de Janeiro:
Wagner's equalizer in the 81st minute enabled Vasco da Gama to salvage a 1-1 home draw with Racing Club de Avellaneda.
Lautaro Martinez scored at 32 minutes for the Argentinian club.
Group E Standings:
1. Racing Club de Avellaneda (GP: 4; GD: +6; PTS: 8)
2. Cruzeiro (GP: 4; GD: +5; PTS: 5)
3. Universidad de Chile (GP: 4; GD: -6; PTS: 5)
4. Vasco da Gama (GP: 4; GD: -5; PTS: 2)
GROUP H:
At Barranquilla, Colombia:
Luis Carlos Ruiz scored the game's lone goal in the 60th minute as Atletico Junior defeated visiting Alianza Lima 1-0.
Group H Standings:
1. x-Palmeiras (GP: 4; GD: +7; PTS: 10)
2. Atletico Junior (GP: 4; GD: -1; PTS: 6)
3. Boca Juniors (GP: 4; GD: -1; PTS: 5)
4. Alianza Lima (GP: 4; GD: -5; PTS: 1)
x-Clinched berth in knockout stage
GROUP C:
At Montevideo, Uruguay:
Cristian Rodriguez (PK-43') and Cristian Palacios (90') each scored once as Penarol blanked visiting Club Libertad 2-0.
Group C Standings:
1. Club Libertad (GP: 4; GD: +4; PTS: 9)
2. Penarol (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. Atletico Tucuman (GP: 4; GD: 0; PTS: 6)
4. The Strongest (GP: 4; GD: -6; PTS: 3)
GROUP D:
At Buenos Aires:
Gonzalo Martinez scored the winning goal in the 73rd minute as River Plate held off visiting Club Sport Emelec 2-1.
Group D Standings:
1. River Plate (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 8)
2. Flamengo (GP: 4; GD: +1; PTS: 6)
3. Independiente Santa Fe (GP: 4; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
4. Club Sport Emelec (GP: 4; GD: -3; PTS: 1)
GROUP E:
At Belo Horizonte, Brazil:
Thiago Neves (9', 75') and Sassa (PK-43', 61') each scored twice (once in each half) as Cruzeiro laid waste to visiting Universidad de Chile 7-0.
At Rio de Janeiro:
Wagner's equalizer in the 81st minute enabled Vasco da Gama to salvage a 1-1 home draw with Racing Club de Avellaneda.
Lautaro Martinez scored at 32 minutes for the Argentinian club.
Group E Standings:
1. Racing Club de Avellaneda (GP: 4; GD: +6; PTS: 8)
2. Cruzeiro (GP: 4; GD: +5; PTS: 5)
3. Universidad de Chile (GP: 4; GD: -6; PTS: 5)
4. Vasco da Gama (GP: 4; GD: -5; PTS: 2)
GROUP H:
At Barranquilla, Colombia:
Luis Carlos Ruiz scored the game's lone goal in the 60th minute as Atletico Junior defeated visiting Alianza Lima 1-0.
Group H Standings:
1. x-Palmeiras (GP: 4; GD: +7; PTS: 10)
2. Atletico Junior (GP: 4; GD: -1; PTS: 6)
3. Boca Juniors (GP: 4; GD: -1; PTS: 5)
4. Alianza Lima (GP: 4; GD: -5; PTS: 1)
x-Clinched berth in knockout stage
Europa League: Marseille Blank RB Salzburg In Semifinal Series Opener; Mattress Makers Gain Series-Opening Road Draw With Gunners
Two games were contested on Thursday as the semifinal round of the Europa League commenced.
At Marseilles, France:
Florian Thauvin (15') and Clinton N'Jie (63') each scored once as Marseille blanked visiting FC Red Bull Salzburg 2-0 in the opening game of their two-match series.
At London:
Antoine Griezmann's equalizer in the 82nd minute lifted Atletico Madrid to a series-opening 1-1 road draw with Arsenal.
Alexandre Lacazette scored for the Gunners in the 61st minute.
At Marseilles, France:
Florian Thauvin (15') and Clinton N'Jie (63') each scored once as Marseille blanked visiting FC Red Bull Salzburg 2-0 in the opening game of their two-match series.
At London:
Antoine Griezmann's equalizer in the 82nd minute lifted Atletico Madrid to a series-opening 1-1 road draw with Arsenal.
Alexandre Lacazette scored for the Gunners in the 61st minute.
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
GOATS SURVIVE REDS RALLY, WIN PK SHOOTOUT TO CLAIM CONCACAF CLUB TITLE (ANOTHER ONE FOR MEXICO)
At Guadalajara, Mexico:
In Wednesday's second game of the CONCACAF Champions League Final, after dropping a 2-1 regulation decision at home to Toronto FC (thanks to goals from Jozy Altidore and Sebastian Giovinco), thus squaring the series at 3-3 on aggregate (and with overtime dispensed with), Chivas de Guadalajara, with spot kicks successfully converted by Oswaldo Alanis, Jose de Jesus Godinez, Alan Pulido, and Angel Zaldivar, won the penalty-kick shootout 4-2 to win their first continental club championship since 1962 (their second overall) and will represent CONCACAF in December's FIFA Club World Cup, set to be contested in the United Arab Emirates.
In Wednesday's second game of the CONCACAF Champions League Final, after dropping a 2-1 regulation decision at home to Toronto FC (thanks to goals from Jozy Altidore and Sebastian Giovinco), thus squaring the series at 3-3 on aggregate (and with overtime dispensed with), Chivas de Guadalajara, with spot kicks successfully converted by Oswaldo Alanis, Jose de Jesus Godinez, Alan Pulido, and Angel Zaldivar, won the penalty-kick shootout 4-2 to win their first continental club championship since 1962 (their second overall) and will represent CONCACAF in December's FIFA Club World Cup, set to be contested in the United Arab Emirates.
Copa Libertadores: Flamengo Knock Off Boca Juniors On Road To Clinch Knockout-Stage Berth
Copa Libertadores group-stage play continued on Wednesday with five games.
GROUP A:
At Maturin, Venezuela:
Lucas Trejo scored the only goal of the match in the 52nd minute as Monagas knocked off visiting Defensor Sporting 1-0.
GROUP C:
At Tucuman, Argentina:
Leandro Diaz (30'), Gervasio Nunez (44'), and Luis Miguel Rodriguez (89') each scored once as Atletico Tucuman dominated The Strongest 3-0 at home.
GROUP D:
At Bogota, Colombia:
Independiente Santa Fe and visiting Flamengo played to a 0-0 stalemate.
GROUP F:
At Montevideo, Uruguay:
Sebastian Rodriguez (39'), Guzman Corujo (80'), Leandro Barcia (85'), and Gonzalo Bergessio (88') each scored once as Club Nacional scored three goals in a nine-minute span in the final quarter-hour to demolish visiting Real Garcilaso 4-0.
Group F Standings:
1. Santos (GP: 4; GD: +3; PTS: 9)
2. Club Nacional (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 5)
3. Estudiantes (GP: 4; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
4. Real Garcilaso (GP: 4; GD: -5; PTS: 4)
GROUP H:
At Buenos Aires:
Keno (39') and Lucas Lima (66') each scored once as Palmeiras blanked Boca Juniors 2-0 on the road to clinch a berth in the knockout stage.
GROUP A:
At Maturin, Venezuela:
Lucas Trejo scored the only goal of the match in the 52nd minute as Monagas knocked off visiting Defensor Sporting 1-0.
GROUP C:
At Tucuman, Argentina:
Leandro Diaz (30'), Gervasio Nunez (44'), and Luis Miguel Rodriguez (89') each scored once as Atletico Tucuman dominated The Strongest 3-0 at home.
GROUP D:
At Bogota, Colombia:
Independiente Santa Fe and visiting Flamengo played to a 0-0 stalemate.
GROUP F:
At Montevideo, Uruguay:
Sebastian Rodriguez (39'), Guzman Corujo (80'), Leandro Barcia (85'), and Gonzalo Bergessio (88') each scored once as Club Nacional scored three goals in a nine-minute span in the final quarter-hour to demolish visiting Real Garcilaso 4-0.
Group F Standings:
1. Santos (GP: 4; GD: +3; PTS: 9)
2. Club Nacional (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 5)
3. Estudiantes (GP: 4; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
4. Real Garcilaso (GP: 4; GD: -5; PTS: 4)
GROUP H:
At Buenos Aires:
Keno (39') and Lucas Lima (66') each scored once as Palmeiras blanked Boca Juniors 2-0 on the road to clinch a berth in the knockout stage.
UEFA Champions League: Galacticos Grab Semifinal Series Opener With Bayern In Munich
At Munich:
In Wednesday's opening match of a UEFA Champions League semifinal series, Marcelo (44') and Marco Asensio Willemsen (57') each scored a goal as Real Madrid defeated Bayern Munich 2-1 on the road.
Here, we see Real's Cristiano Ronaldo reacting after a goal that he had scored was disallowed.
Associated Press photo by Matthias Schrader
In Wednesday's opening match of a UEFA Champions League semifinal series, Marcelo (44') and Marco Asensio Willemsen (57') each scored a goal as Real Madrid defeated Bayern Munich 2-1 on the road.
Here, we see Real's Cristiano Ronaldo reacting after a goal that he had scored was disallowed.
Associated Press photo by Matthias Schrader
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Copa Libertadores
The second half of Copa Libertadores group-stage play commenced on Tuesday with three games.
GROUP B:
At Medellin, Colombia:
Dayro Moreno scored twice (33', 65') as Atletico Nacional dominated visiting Club Bolivar 4-1.
GROUP F:
At Santos, Brazil:
Gabriel Barbosa (43') and Lucas Verissimo (49') delivered the goals as Santos blanked visiting Estudiantes 2-0.
GROUP G:
At Cabudare, Venezuela:
Carlos Sierra scored twice in the first half-hour (9', PK-27') as Deportivo Lara held off visiting Millonarios 2-1.
GROUP B:
At Medellin, Colombia:
Dayro Moreno scored twice (33', 65') as Atletico Nacional dominated visiting Club Bolivar 4-1.
GROUP F:
At Santos, Brazil:
Gabriel Barbosa (43') and Lucas Verissimo (49') delivered the goals as Santos blanked visiting Estudiantes 2-0.
GROUP G:
At Cabudare, Venezuela:
Carlos Sierra scored twice in the first half-hour (9', PK-27') as Deportivo Lara held off visiting Millonarios 2-1.
UEFA Champions League: Reds Dominate Roma In Semifinal Series Opener
At Liverpool, England:
In the opening game of the UEFA Champions League's semifinal round, Mohamed Salah (36', 45'+1; that's him here, wearing the red uniform, scoring his second goal) and Roberto Firmino (61', 69') each scored twice as Liverpool dominated visiting AS Roma 5-2.
PA photo via Associated Press by Peter Byrne
In the opening game of the UEFA Champions League's semifinal round, Mohamed Salah (36', 45'+1; that's him here, wearing the red uniform, scoring his second goal) and Roberto Firmino (61', 69') each scored twice as Liverpool dominated visiting AS Roma 5-2.
PA photo via Associated Press by Peter Byrne
Monday, April 23, 2018
OFC Champions League
Two games were contested on Sunday as the semifinal round of the OFC Champions League commenced.
At Lautoka, Fiji:
Osea Vakatalesau's goal in the 49th minute enabled Lautoka to salvage a 1-1 series-opening home draw with Marist FC.
Davidson Tome scored for the visiting club from the Solomon Islands in the 36th minute.
At Wellington, New Zealand:
Team Wellington settled for a series-opening 0-0 home stalemate with Auckland City.
At Lautoka, Fiji:
Osea Vakatalesau's goal in the 49th minute enabled Lautoka to salvage a 1-1 series-opening home draw with Marist FC.
Davidson Tome scored for the visiting club from the Solomon Islands in the 36th minute.
At Wellington, New Zealand:
Team Wellington settled for a series-opening 0-0 home stalemate with Auckland City.
MLS: Home Sunday Wins For Sounders, Timbers
Two games were contested in Major League Soccer on Sunday.
At Seattle:
Gustav Svensson (23'), Will Bruin (25'), and Jordy Delem (90'+4) each scored once as the Seattle Sounders gathered their first league win of the season, 3-1 at home over Minnesota United.
At Portland, Oregon:
Sebastian Blanco (25'), Fanendo Adi (38'), and Larrys Mabiala (66') each scored once as the Portland Timbers blanked visiting---and previously unbeaten---New York City 3-0.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. New York City FC (GP: 8; GD: +7; PTS: 17)
2. Atlanta United FC (GP: 7; GD: +9; PTS: 16)
3. Orlando City SC (GP: 7; GD: +2; PTS: 13)
4. New England (GP: 7; GD: +4; PTS: 11)
5. Columbus (GP: 8; GD: +2; PTS: 11)
6. New York Red Bulls (GP: 6; GD: +6; PTS: 9)
7. Chicago (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 7)
8. Montreal (GP: 7; GD: -8; PTS: 6)
9. DC United (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 5)
10. Philadelphia (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 5)
11. Toronto FC (GP: 5; GD: -7; PTS; 3)
NOTES: With New England and Columbus level on points (11) and wins (3), the Revolution have the superior goal differential (+4, compared to the Crew's +2); with DC United and Philadelphia level o points (5) and wins (1), DC has the superior goal differential (-4, compared to the Union's -5).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Kansas City (GP: 8; GD: +9; PTS: 17)
2. Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 12)
3. FC Dallas (GP: 6; GD: +6; PTS: 12)
4. Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 7; GD: -2; PTS: 10)
5. Real Salt Lake (GP: 7; GD: -5; PTS: 10)
6. Vancouver (GP: 8; GD: -9; PTS: 10)
7. Houston (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 8)
8. Colorado (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 8)
9. Portland (GP: 7; GD: -2; PTS: 8)
10. Minnesota United FC (GP: 7; GD: -6; PTS: 6)
11. San Jose (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 5)
12. Seattle (GP: 5; GD: -3; PTS: 4)
NOTES: With Los Angeles FC and FC Dallas level on points with 12, the Wings have won more games than the Hoops (4-3); with the Los Angeles Galaxy, Real Salt Lake, and Vancouver all level on points (10) and wins (3), the Galaxy have the best goal differential amongst the three clubs (-2, compared to RSL's -5 and the Whitecaps' -9); with Houston, Colorado, and Portland all level on points (8) and wins (2), the Dynamo have the best goal differential amongst the three clubs (+5, compared to the Rapids' +1 and Timbers' -2).
SUPPORTERS SHIELD RACE: With Sporting Kansas City and New York City level on points (17) and wins (5), SKC has the superior goal differential (+9, compared to the Citizens' +7).
At Seattle:
Gustav Svensson (23'), Will Bruin (25'), and Jordy Delem (90'+4) each scored once as the Seattle Sounders gathered their first league win of the season, 3-1 at home over Minnesota United.
At Portland, Oregon:
Sebastian Blanco (25'), Fanendo Adi (38'), and Larrys Mabiala (66') each scored once as the Portland Timbers blanked visiting---and previously unbeaten---New York City 3-0.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. New York City FC (GP: 8; GD: +7; PTS: 17)
2. Atlanta United FC (GP: 7; GD: +9; PTS: 16)
3. Orlando City SC (GP: 7; GD: +2; PTS: 13)
4. New England (GP: 7; GD: +4; PTS: 11)
5. Columbus (GP: 8; GD: +2; PTS: 11)
6. New York Red Bulls (GP: 6; GD: +6; PTS: 9)
7. Chicago (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 7)
8. Montreal (GP: 7; GD: -8; PTS: 6)
9. DC United (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 5)
10. Philadelphia (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 5)
11. Toronto FC (GP: 5; GD: -7; PTS; 3)
NOTES: With New England and Columbus level on points (11) and wins (3), the Revolution have the superior goal differential (+4, compared to the Crew's +2); with DC United and Philadelphia level o points (5) and wins (1), DC has the superior goal differential (-4, compared to the Union's -5).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Kansas City (GP: 8; GD: +9; PTS: 17)
2. Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 12)
3. FC Dallas (GP: 6; GD: +6; PTS: 12)
4. Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 7; GD: -2; PTS: 10)
5. Real Salt Lake (GP: 7; GD: -5; PTS: 10)
6. Vancouver (GP: 8; GD: -9; PTS: 10)
7. Houston (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 8)
8. Colorado (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 8)
9. Portland (GP: 7; GD: -2; PTS: 8)
10. Minnesota United FC (GP: 7; GD: -6; PTS: 6)
11. San Jose (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 5)
12. Seattle (GP: 5; GD: -3; PTS: 4)
NOTES: With Los Angeles FC and FC Dallas level on points with 12, the Wings have won more games than the Hoops (4-3); with the Los Angeles Galaxy, Real Salt Lake, and Vancouver all level on points (10) and wins (3), the Galaxy have the best goal differential amongst the three clubs (-2, compared to RSL's -5 and the Whitecaps' -9); with Houston, Colorado, and Portland all level on points (8) and wins (2), the Dynamo have the best goal differential amongst the three clubs (+5, compared to the Rapids' +1 and Timbers' -2).
SUPPORTERS SHIELD RACE: With Sporting Kansas City and New York City level on points (17) and wins (5), SKC has the superior goal differential (+9, compared to the Citizens' +7).
Saturday, April 21, 2018
MLS: Wings, Dynamo, Fire, Lions, Hoops, RSL, Five Stripes Pick Up Saturday Wins
Eight Saturday contests were on tap in Major League Soccer.
At Montreal:
Goals from Laurent Ciman (24'), Benny Feilhaber (52'), Jukka Raitala (OG-57'), Carlos Vela (PK-83'), and Latif Blessing (89') enabled the Los Angeles Football Club to overcome a 3-1 halftime deficit to overcome the Montreal Impact 5-3 on the road.
Ignacio Piatti's first-half hat trick (9', PK-16', 43') provided all the scoring for the hosts.
At Houston:
Mauro Manotas (3') Leonardo (7'), Eric Alexander (46'), Alberth Elis (60'), and Romell Quioto (77') each scored once as the Houston Dynamo destroyed visiting Toronto FC 5-1.
At Harrison, New Jersey:
Aleksandar Katai (30') and Nemanja Nikolic (69') each scored once as the Chicago Fire held off the New York Red Bulls 2-1 on the road.
At Columbus, Ohio:
Teal Bunbury (14') and Cristian Penilla (45'+1) each scored once to lift the New England Revolution to a 2-2 road draw with the Columbus Crew.
The hosts' goals came through the courtesy of Andrew Farrell (OG-9') and Gyasi Zardes (43').
At Orlando, Florida:
Dom Dwyer scored the winning goal in the 69th minute as Orlando City held on for their fourth straight win, 3-2 over the visiting San Jose Earthquakes.
At Frisco, Texas:
Mauro Diaz (PK-64') and Maximiliano Urruti (74') each delivered a second-half goal as FC Dallas remained unbeaten after 2-0 home blanking of the Philadelphia Union.
At Sandy, Utah:
Joao Plata (PK-82'), Damir Kreilach (89'), and Albert Rusnak (90'+2) each scored a goal in the waning minutes as Real Salt Lake broke open what had been a scoreless stalemate and ended up overpowering the visiting Colorado Rapids 3-0 in the opening match of another Rocky Mountain Cup competition.
At Carson, California:
Josef Matinez (22') and Miguel Almiron (PK-90'+4) each scored once as Atlanta United blanked the Los Angeles Galaxy 2-0 on the road.
At Montreal:
Goals from Laurent Ciman (24'), Benny Feilhaber (52'), Jukka Raitala (OG-57'), Carlos Vela (PK-83'), and Latif Blessing (89') enabled the Los Angeles Football Club to overcome a 3-1 halftime deficit to overcome the Montreal Impact 5-3 on the road.
Ignacio Piatti's first-half hat trick (9', PK-16', 43') provided all the scoring for the hosts.
At Houston:
Mauro Manotas (3') Leonardo (7'), Eric Alexander (46'), Alberth Elis (60'), and Romell Quioto (77') each scored once as the Houston Dynamo destroyed visiting Toronto FC 5-1.
At Harrison, New Jersey:
Aleksandar Katai (30') and Nemanja Nikolic (69') each scored once as the Chicago Fire held off the New York Red Bulls 2-1 on the road.
At Columbus, Ohio:
Teal Bunbury (14') and Cristian Penilla (45'+1) each scored once to lift the New England Revolution to a 2-2 road draw with the Columbus Crew.
The hosts' goals came through the courtesy of Andrew Farrell (OG-9') and Gyasi Zardes (43').
At Orlando, Florida:
Dom Dwyer scored the winning goal in the 69th minute as Orlando City held on for their fourth straight win, 3-2 over the visiting San Jose Earthquakes.
At Frisco, Texas:
Mauro Diaz (PK-64') and Maximiliano Urruti (74') each delivered a second-half goal as FC Dallas remained unbeaten after 2-0 home blanking of the Philadelphia Union.
At Sandy, Utah:
Joao Plata (PK-82'), Damir Kreilach (89'), and Albert Rusnak (90'+2) each scored a goal in the waning minutes as Real Salt Lake broke open what had been a scoreless stalemate and ended up overpowering the visiting Colorado Rapids 3-0 in the opening match of another Rocky Mountain Cup competition.
At Carson, California:
Josef Matinez (22') and Miguel Almiron (PK-90'+4) each scored once as Atlanta United blanked the Los Angeles Galaxy 2-0 on the road.
Friday, April 20, 2018
MLS: SKC Make Mince Meat Of Nine-Man Caps
At Kansas City, Kansas:
In the lone Friday Major League Soccer contest, Johnny Russell produced a hat trick (10', 16', 48') as Sporting Kansas City annihilated the visiting (and nine-man) Vancouver Whitecaps 6-0.
In the lone Friday Major League Soccer contest, Johnny Russell produced a hat trick (10', 16', 48') as Sporting Kansas City annihilated the visiting (and nine-man) Vancouver Whitecaps 6-0.
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Copa Libertadores
Group-stage play reached its' midway point on Thursday in the Copa Libertadores.
GROUP D:
At Guayaquil, Ecuador:
Javier Pinola scored the only goal of the match in the 43rd minute as River Plate defeated Club Sport Emelec 1-0 on the road.
Group D Standings:
1. Flamengo (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
2. River Plate (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
3. Independiente Santa Fe (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Club Sport Emelec (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 1)
GROUP E:
At Avellaneda, Argentina:
Ricardo Centurion (32'), Lautaro Martinez (38'), Federico Zaracho (51'), and Lisandro Lopez (PK-60') each scored once as Racing Club de Avellaneda demolished visiting Vasco da Gama 4-0.
At Santiago, Chile:
Universidad de Chile and visiting Cruzerio battled to a 0-0 stalemate.
Group E Standings:
1. Racing Club de Avellaneda (GP: 3; GD: +6; PTS: 7)
2. Universidad de Chile (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
3. Cruzeiro (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 2)
4. Vasco da Gama (GP: 3; GD: -5; PTS: 1)
GROUP H:
At Lima, Peru:
Yimmi Chara (9') and Jonathan Alvez (82') each scored once as Atletico Junior blanked Alianza Lima 2-0 on the road.
Group H Standings:
1. Palmeiras (GP: 3; GD: +5; PTS: 7)
2. Boca Juniors (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
3. Atletico Junior (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
4. Alianza Lima (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 1)
GROUP D:
At Guayaquil, Ecuador:
Javier Pinola scored the only goal of the match in the 43rd minute as River Plate defeated Club Sport Emelec 1-0 on the road.
Group D Standings:
1. Flamengo (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
2. River Plate (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
3. Independiente Santa Fe (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Club Sport Emelec (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 1)
GROUP E:
At Avellaneda, Argentina:
Ricardo Centurion (32'), Lautaro Martinez (38'), Federico Zaracho (51'), and Lisandro Lopez (PK-60') each scored once as Racing Club de Avellaneda demolished visiting Vasco da Gama 4-0.
At Santiago, Chile:
Universidad de Chile and visiting Cruzerio battled to a 0-0 stalemate.
Group E Standings:
1. Racing Club de Avellaneda (GP: 3; GD: +6; PTS: 7)
2. Universidad de Chile (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
3. Cruzeiro (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 2)
4. Vasco da Gama (GP: 3; GD: -5; PTS: 1)
GROUP H:
At Lima, Peru:
Yimmi Chara (9') and Jonathan Alvez (82') each scored once as Atletico Junior blanked Alianza Lima 2-0 on the road.
Group H Standings:
1. Palmeiras (GP: 3; GD: +5; PTS: 7)
2. Boca Juniors (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
3. Atletico Junior (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
4. Alianza Lima (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 1)
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Copa Libertadores
Group-stage play in the Copa Libertadores continued on Wednesday with four games.
GROUP C:
At La Paz, Bolivia:
Javier Toledo scored the winning goal in the 74th minute as Argentina's Atletico Tucuman knocked off The Strongest 2-1 on the road.
At Asuncion, Paraguay:
Oscar Cardozo scored the game winner in the 89th minute as Club Libertad defeated visiting Penarol 2-1.
Group C Standings:
1. Club Libertad (GP: 3; GD: +6; PTS: 9)
2. Penarol (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
3. Atletico Tucuman (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
4. The Strongest (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
GROUP D:
At Rio de Janeiro:
Wilson Morelo's equalizer in the 30th minute lifted Independiente Santa Fe to a 1-1 road draw with Flamengo.
Henrique Dourado scored for the Brazilian club in the seventh minute.
GROUP G:
At Avellaneda, Argentina:
Jadson scored the only goal of the match in the 80th minute as Corinthians defeated Independiente 1-0 on the road.
Group G Standings:
1. Corinthians (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
2. Millonarios (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 4)
3. Club Atletico Independiente (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
4. Deportivo Lara (GP: 3; GD: -5; PTS: 3)
GROUP C:
At La Paz, Bolivia:
Javier Toledo scored the winning goal in the 74th minute as Argentina's Atletico Tucuman knocked off The Strongest 2-1 on the road.
At Asuncion, Paraguay:
Oscar Cardozo scored the game winner in the 89th minute as Club Libertad defeated visiting Penarol 2-1.
Group C Standings:
1. Club Libertad (GP: 3; GD: +6; PTS: 9)
2. Penarol (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
3. Atletico Tucuman (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
4. The Strongest (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
GROUP D:
At Rio de Janeiro:
Wilson Morelo's equalizer in the 30th minute lifted Independiente Santa Fe to a 1-1 road draw with Flamengo.
Henrique Dourado scored for the Brazilian club in the seventh minute.
GROUP G:
At Avellaneda, Argentina:
Jadson scored the only goal of the match in the 80th minute as Corinthians defeated Independiente 1-0 on the road.
Group G Standings:
1. Corinthians (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
2. Millonarios (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 4)
3. Club Atletico Independiente (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
4. Deportivo Lara (GP: 3; GD: -5; PTS: 3)
AFC Champions League: Group-Stage Play Concludes
With two games contested on Wednesday, group-stage play in the AFC Champions League came to a close.
GROUP E:
At Jeonju, South Korea:
Lee Seung-gi (72'), Kim Shin-wook (79'), and Lim Sun-young (87') each scored a second-half goal as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors dominated visiting Kitchee SC 3-0 to clinch top spot in Group E.
At Tianjin, China:
Zhao Xuri (24', 30') scored twice in the first half hour as Tianjin Quanjian held off visiting Kashiwa Reysol 3-2.
Final Group E Standings:
1. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (GP: 6; GD: +13; PTS: 15)
2. Tianjin Quanjian (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 13)
3. Kashiwa Reysol (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 4)
4. Kitchee SC (GP: 6; GD: -13; PTS: 3)
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Tianjin Quanjian advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP F:
At Kawasaki, Japan:
Park Yong-woo (47') and Lee Yeong-jae (50') each scored a goal three minutes apart in the second half as Ulsan Hyundai came back from two goals down to gain a 2-2 road draw with Kawasaki Frontale and lock up a knockout-stage berth.
Yuto Suzuki (2') and Tatsuya Hasegawa (43') each tallied once for the already-eliminated hosts.
At Melbourne, Australia:
Jai Ingham scored the winning goal in the 68th minute as the Melbourne Victory concluded participation in the tournament play by knocking off visiting Shanghai SIPG 2-1.
Final Group F Standings:
1. Shanghai SIPG (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 11)
2. Ulsan Hyundai (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 9)
3. Melbourne Victory (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 8)
4. Kawasaki Frontale (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS; 3)
Shanghai SIPG and Ulsan Hyundai advanced to the knockout stage.
Action in the knockout stage is set to open during the period of May 7-9.
GROUP E:
At Jeonju, South Korea:
Lee Seung-gi (72'), Kim Shin-wook (79'), and Lim Sun-young (87') each scored a second-half goal as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors dominated visiting Kitchee SC 3-0 to clinch top spot in Group E.
At Tianjin, China:
Zhao Xuri (24', 30') scored twice in the first half hour as Tianjin Quanjian held off visiting Kashiwa Reysol 3-2.
Final Group E Standings:
1. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (GP: 6; GD: +13; PTS: 15)
2. Tianjin Quanjian (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 13)
3. Kashiwa Reysol (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 4)
4. Kitchee SC (GP: 6; GD: -13; PTS: 3)
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Tianjin Quanjian advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP F:
At Kawasaki, Japan:
Park Yong-woo (47') and Lee Yeong-jae (50') each scored a goal three minutes apart in the second half as Ulsan Hyundai came back from two goals down to gain a 2-2 road draw with Kawasaki Frontale and lock up a knockout-stage berth.
Yuto Suzuki (2') and Tatsuya Hasegawa (43') each tallied once for the already-eliminated hosts.
At Melbourne, Australia:
Jai Ingham scored the winning goal in the 68th minute as the Melbourne Victory concluded participation in the tournament play by knocking off visiting Shanghai SIPG 2-1.
Final Group F Standings:
1. Shanghai SIPG (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 11)
2. Ulsan Hyundai (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 9)
3. Melbourne Victory (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 8)
4. Kawasaki Frontale (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS; 3)
Shanghai SIPG and Ulsan Hyundai advanced to the knockout stage.
Action in the knockout stage is set to open during the period of May 7-9.
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
CONCACAF Champions League Final: Goats Take Series Opener In Toronto
At Toronto:
In Tuesday's opening match of the CONCACAF Champions League final, Rodolfo Pizarro (2') and Alan Pulido (72') each scored once as Chivas de Guadalajara knocked off Toronto FC 2-1 on the road.
The series will conclude next Wednesday at Guadalajara, Mexico (6:30 PM Pacific Time, Univision Deportes Network).
In Tuesday's opening match of the CONCACAF Champions League final, Rodolfo Pizarro (2') and Alan Pulido (72') each scored once as Chivas de Guadalajara knocked off Toronto FC 2-1 on the road.
The series will conclude next Wednesday at Guadalajara, Mexico (6:30 PM Pacific Time, Univision Deportes Network).
Copa Libertadores
Group-stage play in the Copa Libertadores resumed on Tuesday with three games.
GROUP A:
At Montevideo, Uruguay:
Carlos Benavidez scored twice (67', 74') as Defensor Sporting downed visiting Monagas 3-1.
At Asuncion, Paraguay:
Cerro Porteno and visiting Gremio played to a 0-0 stalemate.
Group A Standings:
1. Cerro Porteno (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
2. Gremio (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 5)
3. Defensor Sporting (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
4. Monagas (GP: 3; GD: -8; PTS: 0)
GROUP G:
At Bogota, Colombia:
Ayron Del Valle produced a hat trick (19', 34', 78') as Millonarios demolished visiting Deportivo Lara 4-0.
GROUP A:
At Montevideo, Uruguay:
Carlos Benavidez scored twice (67', 74') as Defensor Sporting downed visiting Monagas 3-1.
At Asuncion, Paraguay:
Cerro Porteno and visiting Gremio played to a 0-0 stalemate.
Group A Standings:
1. Cerro Porteno (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
2. Gremio (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 5)
3. Defensor Sporting (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
4. Monagas (GP: 3; GD: -8; PTS: 0)
GROUP G:
At Bogota, Colombia:
Ayron Del Valle produced a hat trick (19', 34', 78') as Millonarios demolished visiting Deportivo Lara 4-0.
AFC Champions League
Group-stage play in the AFC Champions League continued on Tuesday with eight games.
GROUP A:
At Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates:
Moamen Zakaria scored the winning goal in the 30th minute as Al-Ahli defeated Al-Jazira 2-1 on the road as both clubs are heading to the knockout stage.
At Tehran, Iran:
Abdulaziz Hatem scored the winning goal in the 76th minute as Al-Gharafa defeated Tractor Sazi 3-1 on the road.
Final Group A Standings:
1. Al-Ahli (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 14)
2. Al-Jazira (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 8)
3. Al-Gharafa (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 8)
4. Tractor Sazi (GP: 6; GD: -8; PTS; 2)
Al-Ahli and Al-Jazira (who won both of their meetings with Al-Gharafa) advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP B:
At Doha, Qatar:
Abdelrahman Fahmi scored the only goal of the match as Al-Duhail defeated visiting Al-Wahda 1-0 to complete a perfect group-stage campaign.
At Tashkent, Uzbekistan:
Morteza Tabizi's goal in the 25th minute proved vital as Zob Ahan gained a 1-1 road draw with Lokomotiv Tashkent which enabled the Iranian club to advance to the knockout stage.
Islom Tukhtakhodjaev scored for the hosts in the 90th minute.
Final Group B Standings:
1. Al-Duhail (GP: 6; GD: +7; PTS: 18)
2. Zob Ahan (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 7)
3. Lokomotiv Tashkent (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 7)
4. Al-Wahda (GP: 6; GD: -9; PTS: 3)
Al-Duhail and Zob Ahan (who had a win and a draw in two games against Lokomotiv Tashkent) advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP G:
At Guangzhou, China:
Alan Carvalho scored twice (57', 86') as Guangzhou Evergrande defeated visiting Cerezo Osaka 3-1.
At Seogwipo, South Korea:
Korrakot Wiriyaudomsiri scored the only goal of the match in the 54th minute as Buriram United defeated Jeju United 1-0 on the road and locked up a berth in the knockout stage.
Final Group G Standings:
1. Guangzhou Evergrande (GP: 6; GD: +6; PTS: 12)
2. Buriram United (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 9)
3. Cerezo Osaka (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 8)
4. Jeju United (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 3)
Guangzhou Evergrande and Buriram United advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP H:
At Sydney, Australia:
Sydney FC and visiting Shanghai Shenhua battled to a 0-0 stalemate as both clubs exited the tournament.
At Kashima, Japan:
Dejan Damjanovic scored the only goal in the 31st minute as Suwon Samsung Bluewings clinched top spot in Group H with their 1-0 road win over fellow knockout-stage qualifiers Kashima Antlers.
Final Group H Standings:
1. Suwon Samsung Bluewings (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 10)
2. Kashima Antlers (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 9)
3. Sydney FC (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 6)
4. Shanghai Shenhua (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 5)
Suwon Samsung Bluewings and Kashima Antlers advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP A:
At Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates:
Moamen Zakaria scored the winning goal in the 30th minute as Al-Ahli defeated Al-Jazira 2-1 on the road as both clubs are heading to the knockout stage.
At Tehran, Iran:
Abdulaziz Hatem scored the winning goal in the 76th minute as Al-Gharafa defeated Tractor Sazi 3-1 on the road.
Final Group A Standings:
1. Al-Ahli (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 14)
2. Al-Jazira (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 8)
3. Al-Gharafa (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 8)
4. Tractor Sazi (GP: 6; GD: -8; PTS; 2)
Al-Ahli and Al-Jazira (who won both of their meetings with Al-Gharafa) advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP B:
At Doha, Qatar:
Abdelrahman Fahmi scored the only goal of the match as Al-Duhail defeated visiting Al-Wahda 1-0 to complete a perfect group-stage campaign.
At Tashkent, Uzbekistan:
Morteza Tabizi's goal in the 25th minute proved vital as Zob Ahan gained a 1-1 road draw with Lokomotiv Tashkent which enabled the Iranian club to advance to the knockout stage.
Islom Tukhtakhodjaev scored for the hosts in the 90th minute.
Final Group B Standings:
1. Al-Duhail (GP: 6; GD: +7; PTS: 18)
2. Zob Ahan (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 7)
3. Lokomotiv Tashkent (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 7)
4. Al-Wahda (GP: 6; GD: -9; PTS: 3)
Al-Duhail and Zob Ahan (who had a win and a draw in two games against Lokomotiv Tashkent) advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP G:
At Guangzhou, China:
Alan Carvalho scored twice (57', 86') as Guangzhou Evergrande defeated visiting Cerezo Osaka 3-1.
At Seogwipo, South Korea:
Korrakot Wiriyaudomsiri scored the only goal of the match in the 54th minute as Buriram United defeated Jeju United 1-0 on the road and locked up a berth in the knockout stage.
Final Group G Standings:
1. Guangzhou Evergrande (GP: 6; GD: +6; PTS: 12)
2. Buriram United (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 9)
3. Cerezo Osaka (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 8)
4. Jeju United (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 3)
Guangzhou Evergrande and Buriram United advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP H:
At Sydney, Australia:
Sydney FC and visiting Shanghai Shenhua battled to a 0-0 stalemate as both clubs exited the tournament.
At Kashima, Japan:
Dejan Damjanovic scored the only goal in the 31st minute as Suwon Samsung Bluewings clinched top spot in Group H with their 1-0 road win over fellow knockout-stage qualifiers Kashima Antlers.
Final Group H Standings:
1. Suwon Samsung Bluewings (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 10)
2. Kashima Antlers (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 9)
3. Sydney FC (GP: 6; GD: -1; PTS: 6)
4. Shanghai Shenhua (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 5)
Suwon Samsung Bluewings and Kashima Antlers advanced to the knockout stage.
Monday, April 16, 2018
AFC Champions League
The final week of AFC Champions League group-stage play commenced on Monday with four games.
GROUP C:
At Tehran, Iran:
Morteza Pouraliganji's own goal in the third minute proved to be the only goal in Persepolis' 1-0 home win over Al-Sadd as both clubs are heading to the knockout stage.
At Dubai, United Arab Emirates:
Bobur Abdukhalikov scored the winning goal in the 48th minute as Nasaf Qarshi defeated Al-Wasl 2-1 on the road.
Final Group C Standings:
1. Persepolis (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 13)
2. Al-Sadd (GP: 6: GD: +6; PTS: 12)
3. Nasaf Qarshi (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 10)
4. Al-Wasl (GP: 6; GD: -7; PTS: 0)
Persepolis and Al-Sadd advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP D:
At Kuwait City, Kuwait (due to deteriorating relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran)
Varya Ghafouri scored the only goal of Esteghlal's 1-0 victory over Al-Hilal in the 36th minute.
At Doha, Qatar:
Marcus Berg scored twice (58', 78') as Al-Ain knocked off Al-Rayyan 4-2 on the road to advance to the knockout stage.
Final Group D Standings:
1. Esteghlal (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS; 12)
2. Al-Ain (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 10)
3. Al-Rayyan (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 6)
4. Al-Hilal (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 2)
Esteghlal and Al-Ain advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP C:
At Tehran, Iran:
Morteza Pouraliganji's own goal in the third minute proved to be the only goal in Persepolis' 1-0 home win over Al-Sadd as both clubs are heading to the knockout stage.
At Dubai, United Arab Emirates:
Bobur Abdukhalikov scored the winning goal in the 48th minute as Nasaf Qarshi defeated Al-Wasl 2-1 on the road.
Final Group C Standings:
1. Persepolis (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 13)
2. Al-Sadd (GP: 6: GD: +6; PTS: 12)
3. Nasaf Qarshi (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 10)
4. Al-Wasl (GP: 6; GD: -7; PTS: 0)
Persepolis and Al-Sadd advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP D:
At Kuwait City, Kuwait (due to deteriorating relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran)
Varya Ghafouri scored the only goal of Esteghlal's 1-0 victory over Al-Hilal in the 36th minute.
At Doha, Qatar:
Marcus Berg scored twice (58', 78') as Al-Ain knocked off Al-Rayyan 4-2 on the road to advance to the knockout stage.
Final Group D Standings:
1. Esteghlal (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS; 12)
2. Al-Ain (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 10)
3. Al-Rayyan (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 6)
4. Al-Hilal (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 2)
Esteghlal and Al-Ain advanced to the knockout stage.
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