At Suita, Japan:
A 0-0 game-two stalemate on the road with Gamba Osaka was good enough on Wednesday for Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao as the Chinese club won their two-match series with the Japanese club 2-1 on aggregate.
The two-game Champions League final between Al-Ahli Dubai FC and Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao will open at Dubai, United Arab Emirates on November 7, with the return match set to take place at Guanghou, China on November 21.
The winner will then advance to December's FIFA Club World Cup, set to be staged in Japan.
Showing posts with label 2015 AFC Champions League. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2015 AFC Champions League. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
AFC Champions League: Al-Ahli Advanced To Two-Game Final
At Dubai, United Arab Emirates:
Lima (17'), Everton Ribeiro (45'), and Kwon Kyung-won (90'+5) each scored a goal on Tuesday as Al-Ahli Dubai FC defeated visiting Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia 3-2 in game two of their AFC Champions League semifinal series and won the two-match set 4-3 on aggregate.
The club from the Emirates will play in the two-match final and will open the series at home on November 7 against the winner of the other semifinal series, in which China's Guangzhou Evergrande Taoboa currently lead Japan's Gamba Osaka 2-1 on aggregate.
Lima (17'), Everton Ribeiro (45'), and Kwon Kyung-won (90'+5) each scored a goal on Tuesday as Al-Ahli Dubai FC defeated visiting Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia 3-2 in game two of their AFC Champions League semifinal series and won the two-match set 4-3 on aggregate.
The club from the Emirates will play in the two-match final and will open the series at home on November 7 against the winner of the other semifinal series, in which China's Guangzhou Evergrande Taoboa currently lead Japan's Gamba Osaka 2-1 on aggregate.
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
AFC Champions League: Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao Take Semi Series Opener
At Guangzhou, China:
Huang Bowen (36') and Zheng Zhi (57') each scored once on Wednesday as Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao defeated visiting Gamba Osaka 2-1 in the opening game of their AFC Champions League semifinal series.
Huang Bowen (36') and Zheng Zhi (57') each scored once on Wednesday as Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao defeated visiting Gamba Osaka 2-1 in the opening game of their AFC Champions League semifinal series.
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
AFC Champions League: Al-Ahli Gains Series-Opening 1-1 Road Draw
At Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
Ailton Almeida's equalizer in the 82nd minute enabled Al-Hilal to salvage a series-opening 1-1 draw with Al-Ahli Dubai on Tuesday as the semifinal round of the AFC Champions League commenced. Rodrigo Jose Lima dos Santos scored for the visiting club from the United Arab Emirates in the 57th minute.
Ailton Almeida's equalizer in the 82nd minute enabled Al-Hilal to salvage a series-opening 1-1 draw with Al-Ahli Dubai on Tuesday as the semifinal round of the AFC Champions League commenced. Rodrigo Jose Lima dos Santos scored for the visiting club from the United Arab Emirates in the 57th minute.
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
AFC Champions League
Two games were played on Wednesday as the quarterfinal round of the AFC Champions League concluded.
At Suita, Japan:
Koki Yonekura scored the game (and series) winner in the third minute of second-half stoppage time as Gamba Osaka defeated visiting Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 3-2 in game two and won their two-match series by that same score on aggregate.
At Dubai, United Arab Emirates:
Lima (26') and Ahmed Khalil (PK-48') each scored once as Al-Ahli defeated visiting Naft Tehran 2-1 at home and eliminated the Iranian club 3-1 on aggregate.
At Suita, Japan:
Koki Yonekura scored the game (and series) winner in the third minute of second-half stoppage time as Gamba Osaka defeated visiting Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 3-2 in game two and won their two-match series by that same score on aggregate.
At Dubai, United Arab Emirates:
Lima (26') and Ahmed Khalil (PK-48') each scored once as Al-Ahli defeated visiting Naft Tehran 2-1 at home and eliminated the Iranian club 3-1 on aggregate.
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
AFC Champions League: Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao and Al-Hilal Advance To Semifinals
The final week of the quarterfinal round of the AFC Champions League opened on Tuesday with two games.
At Guangzhou, China:
Cristiano da Silva scored in the 12th minute to help carry Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao to a 1-1 game-two home draw with Kashiwa Reysol and a 4-2 aggregate victory for the two-match series.
At Doha, Qatar:
Carlos Eduardo (25') and Digao (a.k.a. Rodrigo Junior Paula Silva; 87') each scored once as Al-Hilal gained a 2-2 road draw in game two with Lekhwiya and won their two-match series 6-3 on aggregate.
At Guangzhou, China:
Cristiano da Silva scored in the 12th minute to help carry Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao to a 1-1 game-two home draw with Kashiwa Reysol and a 4-2 aggregate victory for the two-match series.
At Doha, Qatar:
Carlos Eduardo (25') and Digao (a.k.a. Rodrigo Junior Paula Silva; 87') each scored once as Al-Hilal gained a 2-2 road draw in game two with Lekhwiya and won their two-match series 6-3 on aggregate.
Friday, September 11, 2015
CAF Champions League: Al-Merrikh Top USM Alger In Knockout-Stage Tune-Up
Two games. both in Group B, were played on Friday as the final weekend of CAF Champions League group-stage play commenced.
At Omdurman, Sudan:
Didier Libere scored the game's lone goal in the 14th minute as Al-Merrikh defeated USM Alger 1-0 in a battle of the group's two quarterfinal-round-bound clubs.
At Setif, Algeria:
In the tournament swan song for both clubs, Nadir Korichi (11') and Abdelmalek Abbes (89') each scored once as MC El Eulma gained a 2-2 road draw with ES Setif as El
Hedi Belameiri (61') and Eudes Dagoulou (78') each delivered a goal for the outgoing champions.
Final Group B Standings:
1. USM Alger (GP: 6; GD: +6; PTS: 15)
2. Al-Merrikh (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 13)
3. ES Setif (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 4)
4. MC El Eulma (GP: 6; GD: -6; PTS: 0)
USM Alger and Al-Merrikh advanced to the semifinal round.
At Omdurman, Sudan:
Didier Libere scored the game's lone goal in the 14th minute as Al-Merrikh defeated USM Alger 1-0 in a battle of the group's two quarterfinal-round-bound clubs.
At Setif, Algeria:
In the tournament swan song for both clubs, Nadir Korichi (11') and Abdelmalek Abbes (89') each scored once as MC El Eulma gained a 2-2 road draw with ES Setif as El
Hedi Belameiri (61') and Eudes Dagoulou (78') each delivered a goal for the outgoing champions.
Final Group B Standings:
1. USM Alger (GP: 6; GD: +6; PTS: 15)
2. Al-Merrikh (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 13)
3. ES Setif (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 4)
4. MC El Eulma (GP: 6; GD: -6; PTS: 0)
USM Alger and Al-Merrikh advanced to the semifinal round.
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
AFC Champions League
Two games were played on Wednesday as the AFC Champions League's quarterfinal round continued.
At Jeonju, South Korea:
The opening match between Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and visiting Gamba Osaka ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
At Tehran, Iran:
Lima scored the only goal of Al-Ahli Dubai FC's series-opening 1-0 road victory over Naft Tehran in the 62nd minute.
At Jeonju, South Korea:
The opening match between Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and visiting Gamba Osaka ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
At Tehran, Iran:
Lima scored the only goal of Al-Ahli Dubai FC's series-opening 1-0 road victory over Naft Tehran in the 62nd minute.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
AFC Champions League
Two games were played on Tuesday as the quarterfinal round of the AFC Champions League commenced.
At Kashiwa, Japan:
Paulinho scored what proved to be the game winner in the 40th minute as Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao held off Kashiwa Reysol 3-1 on the road in the opening match of their two-game series.
At Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
Carlos Eduardo scored twice (36', 85') as Al-Hilal Riyadh dominated visiting Lekhwiya 4-1 in the opening contest of their two-game series.
At Kashiwa, Japan:
Paulinho scored what proved to be the game winner in the 40th minute as Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao held off Kashiwa Reysol 3-1 on the road in the opening match of their two-game series.
At Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
Carlos Eduardo scored twice (36', 85') as Al-Hilal Riyadh dominated visiting Lekhwiya 4-1 in the opening contest of their two-game series.
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
AFC Champions League: Gamba Osaka, Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao, Al-Ahli (From UAE), Naft Tehran Advance To Quarterfinals
Four games were played on Wednesday as the AFC Champions League's Round of 16 concluded.
At Suita, Japan:
Anderson Patric Aguiar Oliveira (16'), Shu Kurata (45'), and Lins Lima de Brito (86') each scored a goal as Gamba Osaka defeated visiting FC Seoul 3-2 in game two and won their two-match series 6-3 on aggregate.
At Guangzhou, China:
Ricardo Goulart scored twice (PK-27, 57') as Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao overcame their series-opening road defeat with a 2-0 game-two home victory over Seongnam FC and ousted the South Korean club 2-1 on aggregate.
At Al Ain, United Arab Emirates:
After a series-opening scoreless stalemate, Ahmed Khalil scored twice (53', 56') and Humeid Salmein once (51') as Al-Ahli scored three times in a six-minute stretch in the second half and gained a 3-3 road draw with Al-Ain and took the series by that same score on aggregate thanks to the away goals rule and advanced to the quarterfinal round.
At Jeddah, Saudi Arabia:
Leandro Padovani scored the series-winning goal in the 31st minute as Naft Tehran, despite dropping 2-1 game-two road decision to Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli, still advanced to the quarterfinal on away goals with the aggregate score at 2-2.
At Suita, Japan:
Anderson Patric Aguiar Oliveira (16'), Shu Kurata (45'), and Lins Lima de Brito (86') each scored a goal as Gamba Osaka defeated visiting FC Seoul 3-2 in game two and won their two-match series 6-3 on aggregate.
At Guangzhou, China:
Ricardo Goulart scored twice (PK-27, 57') as Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao overcame their series-opening road defeat with a 2-0 game-two home victory over Seongnam FC and ousted the South Korean club 2-1 on aggregate.
At Al Ain, United Arab Emirates:
After a series-opening scoreless stalemate, Ahmed Khalil scored twice (53', 56') and Humeid Salmein once (51') as Al-Ahli scored three times in a six-minute stretch in the second half and gained a 3-3 road draw with Al-Ain and took the series by that same score on aggregate thanks to the away goals rule and advanced to the quarterfinal round.
At Jeddah, Saudi Arabia:
Leandro Padovani scored the series-winning goal in the 31st minute as Naft Tehran, despite dropping 2-1 game-two road decision to Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli, still advanced to the quarterfinal on away goals with the aggregate score at 2-2.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
AFC Champions League: Kashiwa Reysol, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, Lekhwiya, Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia Advance To Quarterfinals
The Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League continued on Tuesday with four games.
At Kashiwa, Japan:
Yusuke Kobayashi scored the series-winning goal in the 65th minute as Kashiwa Reysol, despite dropping a 2-1 game-two home decision, still won their series with Suwon Samsung Bluewings on away goals, with the aggregate score at 4-4.
At Beijing, China:
Edu (a.k.a. Eduardo Goncalves de Oliveira) scored the series-winning goal in the 72nd minute as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors defeated Beijing Guoan 1-0 on the road in game two and won their two-match series 2-1 on aggregate.
At Doha, Qatar:
Youssef Msakni (13') and Ismaeel Mohammad (83') each scored a goal as Lekhwiya gained a 2-2 game-two home draw with Al-Sadd and won their two-game series with their fellow Qatari club 4-3 on aggregate.
At Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
Yousef Al-Salem (29'), Mohammad Al-Shalhoub (PK-57'), and Abdullaziz Al-Dawsari (90'+1) each scored a goal as Al-Hilal overcame their series-opening road defeat with a 3-0 game-two home domination of Persepolis and won their two-game series 3-1 on aggregate.
At Kashiwa, Japan:
Yusuke Kobayashi scored the series-winning goal in the 65th minute as Kashiwa Reysol, despite dropping a 2-1 game-two home decision, still won their series with Suwon Samsung Bluewings on away goals, with the aggregate score at 4-4.
At Beijing, China:
Edu (a.k.a. Eduardo Goncalves de Oliveira) scored the series-winning goal in the 72nd minute as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors defeated Beijing Guoan 1-0 on the road in game two and won their two-match series 2-1 on aggregate.
At Doha, Qatar:
Youssef Msakni (13') and Ismaeel Mohammad (83') each scored a goal as Lekhwiya gained a 2-2 game-two home draw with Al-Sadd and won their two-game series with their fellow Qatari club 4-3 on aggregate.
At Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
Yousef Al-Salem (29'), Mohammad Al-Shalhoub (PK-57'), and Abdullaziz Al-Dawsari (90'+1) each scored a goal as Al-Hilal overcame their series-opening road defeat with a 3-0 game-two home domination of Persepolis and won their two-game series 3-1 on aggregate.
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
AFC Champions League
The AFC Champions League's Round of 16 continued on Wednesday with four games.
At Seongnam, South Korea:
Kim Do-heon's penalty kick five minutes into second-half stoppage time carried Seongnam FC to a series-opening 2-1 home win over Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao.
At Seoul, South Korea:
Takashi Usami scored twice (63', 86') carried Gamba Osaka
to a 3-1 series-opening road win over FC Seoul.
At Tehran, Iran:
Gholamreza Resael scored the only goal of the match in the 34th minute as Naft Tehran defeated visiting Al-Ahli from Saudi Arabia 1-0 in the opening match of their two-game series.
At Dubai, United Arab Emirates:
The opening match of an all-UAE series between Al-Ahli and Al-Ain ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
At Seongnam, South Korea:
Kim Do-heon's penalty kick five minutes into second-half stoppage time carried Seongnam FC to a series-opening 2-1 home win over Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao.
At Seoul, South Korea:
Takashi Usami scored twice (63', 86') carried Gamba Osaka
to a 3-1 series-opening road win over FC Seoul.
At Tehran, Iran:
Gholamreza Resael scored the only goal of the match in the 34th minute as Naft Tehran defeated visiting Al-Ahli from Saudi Arabia 1-0 in the opening match of their two-game series.
At Dubai, United Arab Emirates:
The opening match of an all-UAE series between Al-Ahli and Al-Ain ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
AFC Champions League: Persepolis, Lekhwiya, Kashiwa Reysol Claim Series Openers; Beijing Guoan Gain Series-Opening Draw With JHM
Four games were played on Tuesday as the Round of 16 in the AFC Champions League commenced.
At Jeonju, South Korea:
Pablo Batalla's penalty kick in the 85th minute lifted Beijing Guoan to a series-opening 1-1 road draw with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. Kim Kee-hee scored for the hosts in the 13th minute.
At Suwon, South Korea:
Leandro Montera da Silva scored twice (PM-29', 56') as Kashiwa Reysol took the opening match of their series with Suwon Samsung Bluewings 3-2 on the road.
At Tehran, Iran:
Digao's own goal in the second minute of second-half stoppage may prove very costly in the end as Persepolis took the opening game of their series with Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal 1-0 at home.
At Doha, Qatar:
Youssef Msakni scored the winning goal in the 37th minute as Lekhwiya defeated Al-Sadd 2-1 on the road in the opening contest of this two-game series between two clubs from Qatar.
At Jeonju, South Korea:
Pablo Batalla's penalty kick in the 85th minute lifted Beijing Guoan to a series-opening 1-1 road draw with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. Kim Kee-hee scored for the hosts in the 13th minute.
At Suwon, South Korea:
Leandro Montera da Silva scored twice (PM-29', 56') as Kashiwa Reysol took the opening match of their series with Suwon Samsung Bluewings 3-2 on the road.
At Tehran, Iran:
Digao's own goal in the second minute of second-half stoppage may prove very costly in the end as Persepolis took the opening game of their series with Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal 1-0 at home.
At Doha, Qatar:
Youssef Msakni scored the winning goal in the 37th minute as Lekhwiya defeated Al-Sadd 2-1 on the road in the opening contest of this two-game series between two clubs from Qatar.
Wednesday, May 06, 2015
AFC Champions League: Group-Stage Play Ends
Group-stage play in the AFC Champions League concluded on Wednesday with eight games.
GROUP A:
At Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
Tae-Hee Nam scored what proved to be the winning goal in the 32nd minute as Lekhwiya knocked off Al-Nassr 3-1 on the road and locked up the Group A title.
At Tehran, Iran:
Obid Djurabayev's own goal in the 72nd proved costly as Persepolis defeated visiting FC Bunyodkor 2-1 and clinched a berth in the knockout stage.
Final Group A Standings:
1. Lekhwiya SC (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS; 13)
2. Persepolis FC (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 12)
3. Al-Nassr (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 8)
4. FC Bunyodkor (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 1)
Lekhwiya SC and Persepolis FC advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP B:
At Tashkent, Uzbekistan:
Mousa Al Shamri (6') and Abdullah Al Asta (PK-67') each scored a goal as Al-Shabab defeated Pakhtakor Tashkent 2-0 on the road, ruining the hosts' dream of advancing to the knockout stage.
At Al Ain, United Arab Emirates:
Omar Abdulrahman (63'), Asamoah Gyan (74'), and Jires Kembo-Ekoko (86') each scored a goal as Al-Ain dominated visiting Naft Tehran 3-0 as both club will play in the Round of 16.
Final Group B Standings:
1. Al-Ain FC (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 12)
2. Naft Tehran FC (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 8)
3. Pakhtakor Tashkent (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 6)
4. Al-Shabab (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 5)
Al-Ain and Naft Tehran advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP E:
At Jeonju, South Korea:
Kim Hyung-il scored what proved to be the winning goal in the 51st minute as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors dominated visiting Shandong Luneng Taishan 4-1 and sewed up a berth in the knockout stage.
At Thu Dau Mot, Vietnam:
Le Cong Vinh scored the only goal of the match in the 56th minute as Becamex Binh Du'o'ng averted a winless group-stage appearance with a 1-0 home win over Kashiwa Reysol, who still won Group E.
Final Group E Standings:
1. Kashiwa Reysol (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 11)
2. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (GP: 6; GD: +8; PTS: 11)
3. Shandong Luneng Taishan (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 7)
4. Becamex Bihn Du'o'ng (GP: 6; GD: -9; PTS: 4)
Kashiwa Reysol and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors advanced to the knockout stage. The former club had a win and a draw in two games against the latter club.
GROUP F:
At Suita, Japan:
Lins Lima de Brito scored the winning goal in the 82nd minute as Gamba Osaka defeated visiting Seongnam FC 1-0 as both clubs advanced to the knockout stage.
At Buriram, Thailand:
Diogo Luis Santo delivered a hat trick (12', 38', 56') Buriram United destroyed visiting Guangzhou R&F 5-0. The victory still wasn't enough as the hosts were still eliminated from the tournament.
Final Group F Standings:
1. Gamba Osaka (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 10)
2. Seongnam FC (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 10)
3. Buriram United FC (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 10)
4. Guangzhou R&F (GP: 6; GD: -10; PTS: 4)
Gamba Osaka and Seongnam FC advanced to the knockout stage. In group-stage games played involving the three clubs that were level on points at the top of the standings, Gamba Osaka had seven points, Seongnam FC six, and Buriram United four.
GROUP A:
At Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
Tae-Hee Nam scored what proved to be the winning goal in the 32nd minute as Lekhwiya knocked off Al-Nassr 3-1 on the road and locked up the Group A title.
At Tehran, Iran:
Obid Djurabayev's own goal in the 72nd proved costly as Persepolis defeated visiting FC Bunyodkor 2-1 and clinched a berth in the knockout stage.
Final Group A Standings:
1. Lekhwiya SC (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS; 13)
2. Persepolis FC (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 12)
3. Al-Nassr (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 8)
4. FC Bunyodkor (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 1)
Lekhwiya SC and Persepolis FC advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP B:
At Tashkent, Uzbekistan:
Mousa Al Shamri (6') and Abdullah Al Asta (PK-67') each scored a goal as Al-Shabab defeated Pakhtakor Tashkent 2-0 on the road, ruining the hosts' dream of advancing to the knockout stage.
At Al Ain, United Arab Emirates:
Omar Abdulrahman (63'), Asamoah Gyan (74'), and Jires Kembo-Ekoko (86') each scored a goal as Al-Ain dominated visiting Naft Tehran 3-0 as both club will play in the Round of 16.
Final Group B Standings:
1. Al-Ain FC (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 12)
2. Naft Tehran FC (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 8)
3. Pakhtakor Tashkent (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 6)
4. Al-Shabab (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 5)
Al-Ain and Naft Tehran advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP E:
At Jeonju, South Korea:
Kim Hyung-il scored what proved to be the winning goal in the 51st minute as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors dominated visiting Shandong Luneng Taishan 4-1 and sewed up a berth in the knockout stage.
At Thu Dau Mot, Vietnam:
Le Cong Vinh scored the only goal of the match in the 56th minute as Becamex Binh Du'o'ng averted a winless group-stage appearance with a 1-0 home win over Kashiwa Reysol, who still won Group E.
Final Group E Standings:
1. Kashiwa Reysol (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 11)
2. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (GP: 6; GD: +8; PTS: 11)
3. Shandong Luneng Taishan (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 7)
4. Becamex Bihn Du'o'ng (GP: 6; GD: -9; PTS: 4)
Kashiwa Reysol and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors advanced to the knockout stage. The former club had a win and a draw in two games against the latter club.
GROUP F:
At Suita, Japan:
Lins Lima de Brito scored the winning goal in the 82nd minute as Gamba Osaka defeated visiting Seongnam FC 1-0 as both clubs advanced to the knockout stage.
At Buriram, Thailand:
Diogo Luis Santo delivered a hat trick (12', 38', 56') Buriram United destroyed visiting Guangzhou R&F 5-0. The victory still wasn't enough as the hosts were still eliminated from the tournament.
Final Group F Standings:
1. Gamba Osaka (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 10)
2. Seongnam FC (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 10)
3. Buriram United FC (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 10)
4. Guangzhou R&F (GP: 6; GD: -10; PTS: 4)
Gamba Osaka and Seongnam FC advanced to the knockout stage. In group-stage games played involving the three clubs that were level on points at the top of the standings, Gamba Osaka had seven points, Seongnam FC six, and Buriram United four.
Tuesday, May 05, 2015
AFC Champions League
The final week of AFC Champions League group-stage play commenced on Tuesday with eight games.
GROUP C:
At Ahvaz, Iran:
In what was basically a "who cares?" game, Bahman Jahantigh scored the contest's only goal in the 89th minute as Foolad FC defeated visiting Lokomotiv Tashkent 1-0.
At Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
In a match involving two clubs that had already clinched berths in the knockout stage, Mohammed Kasola's own goal in the 69th minute proved to be the game winner (or loser?) as Al-Hilal from Saudi Arabia defeated visiting Al-Sadd 2-1 and locked up top spot in Group C.
Group C Standings:
1. Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia) (GP: 6 GD: +5; PTS: 15)
2. Al-Sadd (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 10)
3. Foolad FC (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 6)
4. Lokomotiv Tashkent (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 4)
Al-Hilal and Al-Sadd advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP D:
At Dubai, United Arab Emirates:
Ahmed Khalil scored twice in the final quarter-hour (78', 88') as Al-Ahli Dubai came from behind to upend visiting Tractor Sazi 3-2 and pick off a berth in the knockout stage.
At Qarshi, Uzbekistan:
Nasaf Qarshi and visiting Al-Ahli SC from Saudi Arabia battled to a 0-0 stalemate, which eliminated the Uzbek club from the tournament.
Group D Standings:
1. Al-Ahli (Saudi Arabia) (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 12)
2. Al-Ahli Dubai FC (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 8)
3. Nasaf Qarshi (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 0)
4. Tractor Sazi FC (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 4)
Al-Ahli of Saudi Arabia and Al-Ahli Dubai of the United Arab Emirates (who had a win and a draw against Nasaf Qarshi) advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP G:
At Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia:
Yuki Muto scored the winning goal in the 57th minute as Urawa Red Diamonds closed out tournament play with a 2-1 road win over the Brisbane Roar, ending any hope of the Australian club advancing to the knockout stage.
At Suwon, South Korea:
Suwon Samsung Bluewings and visiting Beijing Guoan battled to a 1-1 draw as both clubs will be playing in the knockout stage with the Chinese club finishing atop the Group G standings. Leo Itaperuna's equalizer in the 27th minutes enabled the hosts to get a share of the spoils for their trouble. Dejan Damjanovic scored for the visitors in the 25th minute.
Final Group G Standings:
1. Beijing Guoan FC (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 11)
2. Suwon Samsung Bluewings (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 11)
3. Brisbane Roar (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 7)
4. Urawa Red Diamonds (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 4)
Beijing Guoan and Suwon Samsung Bluewings advanced to the knockout stage. The Chinese club had a win and a draw in two games against the South Korean club.
GROUP H:
At Guangzhou, China:
Mark Bridge (33') and Tomi Juric (90'+3) each scored a goal as the Western Sydney Wanderers blanked Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao, who had already locked up top spot in Group H. Despite the win, the visiting Australian club, thanks to Seoul FC's victory, were eliminated from the tournament.
At Kashima, Japan:
Mauricio Molina scored the winning goal in the opening minute of second-half stoppage time as FC Seoul defeated Kashima Antlers 3-2 on the road, locking up a berth in the knockout stage in the process and ousted the Japanese club (and the Western Sydney Wanderers as well) from the tournament.
Final Group H Standings:
1. Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao FC (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 10)
2. FC Seoul (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 9)
3. Western Sydney Wanderers (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 8)
4. Kashima Antlers (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 6)
Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao and FC Seoul advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP C:
At Ahvaz, Iran:
In what was basically a "who cares?" game, Bahman Jahantigh scored the contest's only goal in the 89th minute as Foolad FC defeated visiting Lokomotiv Tashkent 1-0.
At Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
In a match involving two clubs that had already clinched berths in the knockout stage, Mohammed Kasola's own goal in the 69th minute proved to be the game winner (or loser?) as Al-Hilal from Saudi Arabia defeated visiting Al-Sadd 2-1 and locked up top spot in Group C.
Group C Standings:
1. Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia) (GP: 6 GD: +5; PTS: 15)
2. Al-Sadd (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 10)
3. Foolad FC (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 6)
4. Lokomotiv Tashkent (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 4)
Al-Hilal and Al-Sadd advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP D:
At Dubai, United Arab Emirates:
Ahmed Khalil scored twice in the final quarter-hour (78', 88') as Al-Ahli Dubai came from behind to upend visiting Tractor Sazi 3-2 and pick off a berth in the knockout stage.
At Qarshi, Uzbekistan:
Nasaf Qarshi and visiting Al-Ahli SC from Saudi Arabia battled to a 0-0 stalemate, which eliminated the Uzbek club from the tournament.
Group D Standings:
1. Al-Ahli (Saudi Arabia) (GP: 6; GD: +4; PTS: 12)
2. Al-Ahli Dubai FC (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 8)
3. Nasaf Qarshi (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 0)
4. Tractor Sazi FC (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 4)
Al-Ahli of Saudi Arabia and Al-Ahli Dubai of the United Arab Emirates (who had a win and a draw against Nasaf Qarshi) advanced to the knockout stage.
GROUP G:
At Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia:
Yuki Muto scored the winning goal in the 57th minute as Urawa Red Diamonds closed out tournament play with a 2-1 road win over the Brisbane Roar, ending any hope of the Australian club advancing to the knockout stage.
At Suwon, South Korea:
Suwon Samsung Bluewings and visiting Beijing Guoan battled to a 1-1 draw as both clubs will be playing in the knockout stage with the Chinese club finishing atop the Group G standings. Leo Itaperuna's equalizer in the 27th minutes enabled the hosts to get a share of the spoils for their trouble. Dejan Damjanovic scored for the visitors in the 25th minute.
Final Group G Standings:
1. Beijing Guoan FC (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 11)
2. Suwon Samsung Bluewings (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 11)
3. Brisbane Roar (GP: 6; GD: -2; PTS: 7)
4. Urawa Red Diamonds (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 4)
Beijing Guoan and Suwon Samsung Bluewings advanced to the knockout stage. The Chinese club had a win and a draw in two games against the South Korean club.
GROUP H:
At Guangzhou, China:
Mark Bridge (33') and Tomi Juric (90'+3) each scored a goal as the Western Sydney Wanderers blanked Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao, who had already locked up top spot in Group H. Despite the win, the visiting Australian club, thanks to Seoul FC's victory, were eliminated from the tournament.
At Kashima, Japan:
Mauricio Molina scored the winning goal in the opening minute of second-half stoppage time as FC Seoul defeated Kashima Antlers 3-2 on the road, locking up a berth in the knockout stage in the process and ousted the Japanese club (and the Western Sydney Wanderers as well) from the tournament.
Final Group H Standings:
1. Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao FC (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 10)
2. FC Seoul (GP: 6; GD: +1; PTS: 9)
3. Western Sydney Wanderers (GP: 6; GD: +2; PTS: 8)
4. Kashima Antlers (GP: 6; GD: -3; PTS: 6)
Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao and FC Seoul advanced to the knockout stage.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
AFC Champions League
Eight more games were played in the group stage of the AFC Champions League on Wednesday.
GROUP A:
At Tashkent, Uzbekistan:
Adrian Mierzejewski scored the only goal of the match in the 33rd minute as Al-Nassr defeated FC Bunyodkor 1-0 on the road.
At Doha, Qatar:
Youssef Msakni (69'), Nam Tae-hee (83'), and Ali Hassan Afif (90'+3) each scored a goal in the final half hour as Lekhwiya dominated visiting Persepolis 3-0.
Group A Standings:
1. Lekhwiya SC (GP: 5; GD: +2; PTS: 10)
2. Persepolis FC (GP: 5; GD: -1; PTS: 9)
3. Al-Nassr (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 8)
4. z-FC Bunyodkor (GP: 5; GD: -4; PTS: 1)
z-Eliminated from tournament
GROUP B:
At Tehran, Iran:
Vladimir Kozak's equalizer in the 36th minute lifted Pakhtakor Tashkent to a 1-1 road draw with Naft Tehran. Gholamreza Rezaei scored for the Iranian club in the 25th minute.
At Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
Asamoah Gyan scored the only goal of the match in the 58th minute as Al-Ain defeated Al-Shabab 1-0 on the road and eliminated the hosts from the tournament.
Group B Standings:
1. Al-Ain (GP: 5; GD: +2; PTS: 9)
2. Naft Tehran FC (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 8)
3. Pakhtakor Tashkent (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 6)
4. z-Al-Shabab (GP: 5; GD: -5; PTS: 2)
z-Eliminated from tournament
GROUP E:
At Kashiwa, Japan:
Kosuke Taketomi scored twice (20', 39') as Kashiwa Reysol raced out to a three-goal lead, then held off visiting Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 3-2 and locked up a berth in the knockout stage.
At Jinan, China:
Yang Xu scored twice (27', 70') as Shandong Luneng Taishan defeated visiting Becamex Bihn Du'o'ng 3-2.
Group E Standings:
1. x-Kashiwa Reysol (GP: 5; GD: +6; PTS: 11)
2. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (GP: 5; GD: +5; PTS: 8)
3. Shandong Luneng Taishan FC (GP: 5; GD: -1; PTS: 7)
4. z-Becamex Bihn Du'o'ng FC (GP: 5; GD: -10; PTS: 1)
x-Clinched berth in knockout stage
z-Eliminated from tournament
GROUP F:
At Seongnam, South Korea:
Nam Joon-jae scored the winning goal in the 38th minute as Seongnam FC defeated visiting Buriram United 2-1 and clinched a knockout-stage berth.
At Guangzhou, China:
Anderson Patric Aguiar Oliveira (14', 45') and Hiroyuki Abe (44', 68') each scored twice as Gamba Osaka buried Guangzhou R&F 5-0 on the road, eliminating the Chinese club from the tournament.
Group F Standings:
1. x-Seongnam FC (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 10)
2. Gamba Osaka (GP: 5; GD: +2; PTS:7)
3. Buriram United (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 7)
4. z-Guangzhou R&F (GP: 5; GD: -5; PTS: 4)
x-Clinched berth in knockout stage
z-Eliminated from tournament
NOTE: Gamba Osaka has a win and a draw in their two contests against Buriram United.
GROUP A:
At Tashkent, Uzbekistan:
Adrian Mierzejewski scored the only goal of the match in the 33rd minute as Al-Nassr defeated FC Bunyodkor 1-0 on the road.
At Doha, Qatar:
Youssef Msakni (69'), Nam Tae-hee (83'), and Ali Hassan Afif (90'+3) each scored a goal in the final half hour as Lekhwiya dominated visiting Persepolis 3-0.
Group A Standings:
1. Lekhwiya SC (GP: 5; GD: +2; PTS: 10)
2. Persepolis FC (GP: 5; GD: -1; PTS: 9)
3. Al-Nassr (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 8)
4. z-FC Bunyodkor (GP: 5; GD: -4; PTS: 1)
z-Eliminated from tournament
GROUP B:
At Tehran, Iran:
Vladimir Kozak's equalizer in the 36th minute lifted Pakhtakor Tashkent to a 1-1 road draw with Naft Tehran. Gholamreza Rezaei scored for the Iranian club in the 25th minute.
At Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
Asamoah Gyan scored the only goal of the match in the 58th minute as Al-Ain defeated Al-Shabab 1-0 on the road and eliminated the hosts from the tournament.
Group B Standings:
1. Al-Ain (GP: 5; GD: +2; PTS: 9)
2. Naft Tehran FC (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 8)
3. Pakhtakor Tashkent (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 6)
4. z-Al-Shabab (GP: 5; GD: -5; PTS: 2)
z-Eliminated from tournament
GROUP E:
At Kashiwa, Japan:
Kosuke Taketomi scored twice (20', 39') as Kashiwa Reysol raced out to a three-goal lead, then held off visiting Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 3-2 and locked up a berth in the knockout stage.
At Jinan, China:
Yang Xu scored twice (27', 70') as Shandong Luneng Taishan defeated visiting Becamex Bihn Du'o'ng 3-2.
Group E Standings:
1. x-Kashiwa Reysol (GP: 5; GD: +6; PTS: 11)
2. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (GP: 5; GD: +5; PTS: 8)
3. Shandong Luneng Taishan FC (GP: 5; GD: -1; PTS: 7)
4. z-Becamex Bihn Du'o'ng FC (GP: 5; GD: -10; PTS: 1)
x-Clinched berth in knockout stage
z-Eliminated from tournament
GROUP F:
At Seongnam, South Korea:
Nam Joon-jae scored the winning goal in the 38th minute as Seongnam FC defeated visiting Buriram United 2-1 and clinched a knockout-stage berth.
At Guangzhou, China:
Anderson Patric Aguiar Oliveira (14', 45') and Hiroyuki Abe (44', 68') each scored twice as Gamba Osaka buried Guangzhou R&F 5-0 on the road, eliminating the Chinese club from the tournament.
Group F Standings:
1. x-Seongnam FC (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 10)
2. Gamba Osaka (GP: 5; GD: +2; PTS:7)
3. Buriram United (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 7)
4. z-Guangzhou R&F (GP: 5; GD: -5; PTS: 4)
x-Clinched berth in knockout stage
z-Eliminated from tournament
NOTE: Gamba Osaka has a win and a draw in their two contests against Buriram United.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
AFC Champions League
AFC Champions League group-stage played resumed on Tuesday with eight games.
GROUP C:
At Tashkent, Uzbekistan:
Abdullah Al-Zori scored the winning goal in the 72nd minute as Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabina defeated Lokomotiv Tashkent 2-1 on the road and locked up a berth in the knockout stage.
At Doha, Qatar:
Muriqui scored the only goal of the match in the 43rd minute as Al-Sadd defeated visiting Foolad FC 1-0 and clinched a berth in the knockout stage.
Group C Standings:
1. x-Al-Sadd (GP: 5; GD: +1; PTS: 10)
2. x-Al-Hilal (GP: 5; GD: +4; PTS: 10)
3. z-Lokomotiv Tashkent (GP: 5; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
4. z-Foolad FC (GP: 5; GD: -2; PTS; 3)
x-Clinched berth in knockout stage
z-Eliminated from tournament
NOTE: Al-Sadd has one win thus far against Al-Hilal.
GROUP D:
At Tabriz, Iran:
Artur Geworkyan scored twice (59', 71') as Nasaf Qarshi defeated Tractor Sazi 2-1 on the road, eliminating the Iranian club from the tournament.
At Jeddah, Saudi Arabia:
Bruno Cesar scored the winning goal in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time as Al-Ahli SC from Saudi Arabia came from behind to upend visiting Al-Ahli from the United Arab Emirates 2-1 and clinched top spot in Group D.
Group D Standings:
1. y-Al-Ahli SC Jeddah (GP: 5; GD: +4; PTS: 11)
2. Nasaf Qarshi (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 7)
3. Al-Ahli Dubai FC (GP: 5; GD: -1; PTS: 5)
4. z-Tractor Sazi FC (GP: 5; GD: -3; PTS: 4)
y-Won Group D and clinched berth in knockout stage
z-Eliminated from tournament
GROUP G:
At Saitama, Japan:
Ko Cha-won (74') and Kaio Felipe Goncalves (89') each scored a goal as Suwon Samsung Bluewings came from behind to upend Urawa Red Diamonds 2-1 on the road and locked up a berth in the knockout stage.
At Beijing, China:
Andrija Kaluderovic scored the only goal of the match in the 39th minute as the Brisbane Roar kept their flickering chances of advancing to the knockout stage alive by knocking off Beijing Guoan 1-0 on the road.
Group G Standings:
1. x-Suwon Samsung Bluewings (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 10)
2. Beijing Guoan (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 10)
3. Brisbane Roar (GP: 5; GD: -1; PTS: 7)
4. z-Urawa Red Diamonds
x-Clinched berth in knockout stage
z-Eliminated from tournament
GROUP H:
At Sydney, Australia:
Mu Kanazaki scored the winning goal in the first minute of second-half stoppage time as Kashima Antlers knocked off the Western Sydney Wanderers 2-1 on the road.
At Seoul, South Korea:
A 0-0 road stalemate with FC Seoul locked up a knockout-stage berth for Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao.
Group H Standings:
1. x-Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao FC (GP: 5; GD: +2; PTS: 10)
2. FC Seoul (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 6)
3. Kashima Antlers (GP: 5; GD: -2; PTS: 6)
4. Western Sydney Wanderers FC (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 5)
x-Clinched berth in knockout stage
GROUP C:
At Tashkent, Uzbekistan:
Abdullah Al-Zori scored the winning goal in the 72nd minute as Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabina defeated Lokomotiv Tashkent 2-1 on the road and locked up a berth in the knockout stage.
At Doha, Qatar:
Muriqui scored the only goal of the match in the 43rd minute as Al-Sadd defeated visiting Foolad FC 1-0 and clinched a berth in the knockout stage.
Group C Standings:
1. x-Al-Sadd (GP: 5; GD: +1; PTS: 10)
2. x-Al-Hilal (GP: 5; GD: +4; PTS: 10)
3. z-Lokomotiv Tashkent (GP: 5; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
4. z-Foolad FC (GP: 5; GD: -2; PTS; 3)
x-Clinched berth in knockout stage
z-Eliminated from tournament
NOTE: Al-Sadd has one win thus far against Al-Hilal.
GROUP D:
At Tabriz, Iran:
Artur Geworkyan scored twice (59', 71') as Nasaf Qarshi defeated Tractor Sazi 2-1 on the road, eliminating the Iranian club from the tournament.
At Jeddah, Saudi Arabia:
Bruno Cesar scored the winning goal in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time as Al-Ahli SC from Saudi Arabia came from behind to upend visiting Al-Ahli from the United Arab Emirates 2-1 and clinched top spot in Group D.
Group D Standings:
1. y-Al-Ahli SC Jeddah (GP: 5; GD: +4; PTS: 11)
2. Nasaf Qarshi (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 7)
3. Al-Ahli Dubai FC (GP: 5; GD: -1; PTS: 5)
4. z-Tractor Sazi FC (GP: 5; GD: -3; PTS: 4)
y-Won Group D and clinched berth in knockout stage
z-Eliminated from tournament
GROUP G:
At Saitama, Japan:
Ko Cha-won (74') and Kaio Felipe Goncalves (89') each scored a goal as Suwon Samsung Bluewings came from behind to upend Urawa Red Diamonds 2-1 on the road and locked up a berth in the knockout stage.
At Beijing, China:
Andrija Kaluderovic scored the only goal of the match in the 39th minute as the Brisbane Roar kept their flickering chances of advancing to the knockout stage alive by knocking off Beijing Guoan 1-0 on the road.
Group G Standings:
1. x-Suwon Samsung Bluewings (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 10)
2. Beijing Guoan (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 10)
3. Brisbane Roar (GP: 5; GD: -1; PTS: 7)
4. z-Urawa Red Diamonds
x-Clinched berth in knockout stage
z-Eliminated from tournament
GROUP H:
At Sydney, Australia:
Mu Kanazaki scored the winning goal in the first minute of second-half stoppage time as Kashima Antlers knocked off the Western Sydney Wanderers 2-1 on the road.
At Seoul, South Korea:
A 0-0 road stalemate with FC Seoul locked up a knockout-stage berth for Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao.
Group H Standings:
1. x-Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao FC (GP: 5; GD: +2; PTS: 10)
2. FC Seoul (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 6)
3. Kashima Antlers (GP: 5; GD: -2; PTS: 6)
4. Western Sydney Wanderers FC (GP: 5; GD: 0; PTS: 5)
x-Clinched berth in knockout stage
Wednesday, April 08, 2015
AFC Champions League
Eight games were played in the group stage of the AFC Champions League on Wednesday.
GROUP A:
At Tehran, Iran:
Mehdi Taromi's successfully-converted 61st-minute penalty kick carried Persepolis to a 1-0 home win over Al-Nassr.
At Doha, Qatar:
Vladimir Weiss scored the only goal of the match in the 43rd minute as Lekhwiya defeated visiting FC Bunyodkor 1-0, placing the Uzbek club on the cusp of elimination.
Group A Standings:
1. Persepolis FC (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 9)
2. Lekhwiya FC (GP: 4; GD: -1; PTS: 7)
3. Al Nassr (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 5)
4. FC Bunyodkor (GP: 4; GD: -3; PTS: 1)
GROUP C:
At Tashkent, Uzbekistan:
Marat Bikmaev scored twice (7', 14') as Lokomotiv Tashkent destroyed visiting Al-Sadd 5-0.
At Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
Nasser Al Shamrani (46') and Yasir Al Shahrani (6') each scored a goal as Al-Hilal FC blanked visiting Foolad FC 2-0.
Group C Standings:
1. Al-Sadd (GP: 4; GD: 0; PTS: 7)
2. Al-Hilal (GP: 4; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
3. Lokomotiv Tashkent (GP: 4; GD: -1; PTS: 4)
4. Foolad FC (GP: 4; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
NOTE: Al-Sadd has a 1-0 victory over Al-Hilal in the first of two encounters during group-stage play thus far.
GROUP E STANDINGS:
At Jinan, China:
Leandro Montera da Silva (23'), Masato Kudo (29'), and Cristiano da Silva (32', 76') delivered the goals to carry Kashiwa Reysol to a 4-4 road draw with Shandong Luneng Taishan. Wang Yongpo (4'), Junior Urso (34'), Walter Montillo (37'), and Yang Xu (PK-49') each scored once for the hosts.
At Thu Dau Mot, Vietnam:
Abass Cheikh Dieng delivered the equalizer in the third minute of second-half stoppage time as Becamex Binh Duong gained a 1-1 home draw with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, still not enough to avoid elimination from the tournament. Eninho scored for the South Korea club in the 31st minute.
Group E Standings:
1. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (GP: 4; GD: +6; PTS: 8)
2. Kashiwa Reysol (GP: 4; GD: +5; PTS: 8)
3. Shandong Luneng Taishan FC (GP: 4; GD: -3; PTS: 4)
4. z-Becamex Bihn Duong FC (GP: 4; GD: -8; PTS: 1)
z-Eliminated from tournament
GROUP G:
At Saitama, Japan:
Tomoaki Makino's equalizer in the 74th minute enabled Urawa Red Diamonds to salvage a 1-1 home draw with Beijing Guoan. Yu Dabao scored for the Chinese club in the 33rd minute.
At Suwon, South Korea:
Kwon Chang-hoon (51'), Seo Jung-jin (59'), and Yeom Ki-hun (65') each scored a second-half goal as Suwon Samsung Bluewings defeated the visiting Brisbane Roar 3-1.
Group G Standings:
1. Beijing Guoan (GP: 4; GD: +4; PTS: 10)
2. Suwon Samsung Bluewings (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
3. Brisbane Roar (GP: 4; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
4. Urawa Red Diamonds (GP: 4; GD: -4; PTS: 1)
GROUP A:
At Tehran, Iran:
Mehdi Taromi's successfully-converted 61st-minute penalty kick carried Persepolis to a 1-0 home win over Al-Nassr.
At Doha, Qatar:
Vladimir Weiss scored the only goal of the match in the 43rd minute as Lekhwiya defeated visiting FC Bunyodkor 1-0, placing the Uzbek club on the cusp of elimination.
Group A Standings:
1. Persepolis FC (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 9)
2. Lekhwiya FC (GP: 4; GD: -1; PTS: 7)
3. Al Nassr (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 5)
4. FC Bunyodkor (GP: 4; GD: -3; PTS: 1)
GROUP C:
At Tashkent, Uzbekistan:
Marat Bikmaev scored twice (7', 14') as Lokomotiv Tashkent destroyed visiting Al-Sadd 5-0.
At Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
Nasser Al Shamrani (46') and Yasir Al Shahrani (6') each scored a goal as Al-Hilal FC blanked visiting Foolad FC 2-0.
Group C Standings:
1. Al-Sadd (GP: 4; GD: 0; PTS: 7)
2. Al-Hilal (GP: 4; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
3. Lokomotiv Tashkent (GP: 4; GD: -1; PTS: 4)
4. Foolad FC (GP: 4; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
NOTE: Al-Sadd has a 1-0 victory over Al-Hilal in the first of two encounters during group-stage play thus far.
GROUP E STANDINGS:
At Jinan, China:
Leandro Montera da Silva (23'), Masato Kudo (29'), and Cristiano da Silva (32', 76') delivered the goals to carry Kashiwa Reysol to a 4-4 road draw with Shandong Luneng Taishan. Wang Yongpo (4'), Junior Urso (34'), Walter Montillo (37'), and Yang Xu (PK-49') each scored once for the hosts.
At Thu Dau Mot, Vietnam:
Abass Cheikh Dieng delivered the equalizer in the third minute of second-half stoppage time as Becamex Binh Duong gained a 1-1 home draw with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, still not enough to avoid elimination from the tournament. Eninho scored for the South Korea club in the 31st minute.
Group E Standings:
1. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (GP: 4; GD: +6; PTS: 8)
2. Kashiwa Reysol (GP: 4; GD: +5; PTS: 8)
3. Shandong Luneng Taishan FC (GP: 4; GD: -3; PTS: 4)
4. z-Becamex Bihn Duong FC (GP: 4; GD: -8; PTS: 1)
z-Eliminated from tournament
GROUP G:
At Saitama, Japan:
Tomoaki Makino's equalizer in the 74th minute enabled Urawa Red Diamonds to salvage a 1-1 home draw with Beijing Guoan. Yu Dabao scored for the Chinese club in the 33rd minute.
At Suwon, South Korea:
Kwon Chang-hoon (51'), Seo Jung-jin (59'), and Yeom Ki-hun (65') each scored a second-half goal as Suwon Samsung Bluewings defeated the visiting Brisbane Roar 3-1.
Group G Standings:
1. Beijing Guoan (GP: 4; GD: +4; PTS: 10)
2. Suwon Samsung Bluewings (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
3. Brisbane Roar (GP: 4; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
4. Urawa Red Diamonds (GP: 4; GD: -4; PTS: 1)
Tuesday, April 07, 2015
AFC Champions League
Eight games were played on Tuesday as AFC Champions League group-stage action resumed.
GROUP B:
At Al Ain, United Arab Emirates:
Pakhtakor Tashkent, with Igor Sergeev's equalizer scored in the second minute of first-time stoppage time, gained a 1-1 road draw with Al-Ain FC. Jires Kembo-Ekoko scored for the hosts in the 20th minute.
At Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
Vahid Amiri (57'), Amir Motahari (83'), and Reza Aliari (90') each scored a second-half goal as Naft Tehran dominated Al Shabab 3-0 on the road.
Group B Standings:
1. Naft Tehran FC (GP: 4; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
2. Al-Ain FC (GP: 4; GD: +1; PTS: 6)
3. Pakhtakor Tashkent FK (GP: 4; GD: 0; PTS: 5)
4. Al-Shabab (GP: 4; GD: -4; PTS: 2)
GROUP D:
At Tabriz, Iran:
Omar Al Somah scored twice (73', 90') Al-Ahli Jeddah gained a 2-2 road draw with Tractor Sazi. Vicenta Edinho (59') and Shahin Saghebi (77') each scored a goal for the hosts.
At Qarshi, Uzbekistan:
Al-Ahli Dubai defeated Nasaf Qarshi 1-0 on the road, thanks to Everton Ribeiro's goal in the 81st minute..
Group D Standings:
1. Al-Ahli (Saudi Arabia) (GP: 4; GD: +3; PTS: 8)
2. Al-Ahli (United Arab Emirates) (GP: 4; GD: 0; PTS: 5
3. Nasaf Qarshi (GP: 4; GD: -1; PTS: 4)
4. Tractor Sazi FC (GP: 4; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
GROUP F:
At Seongnam, South Korea:
Guangzhou R&F held hosts Seongnam FC to a 0-0 stalemate.
At Buriram, Thailand:
Kotaro Omori scored the winning goal in the 87th minute as Gamba Osaka defeated Buriram United 2-1 on the road.
Group F Standings:
1. Buriram United FC (GP: 4; GD: +1; PTS: 7)
2. Seongnam FC (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
3. Guangzhou R&F (GP: 4; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
4. Gamba Osaka (GP: 4; GD: -3; PTS: 4)
NOTE: Buriram United has defeated Seongnam once thus for in the group stage.
GROUP H:
At Sydney, Australia:
Go Yo-Han's equalizer in the 72nd minute lifted FC Seoul to a 1-1 road draw with the Western Sydney Wanderers. Kerem Bulut scored for the hosts in the 12th minute.
At Kashima, Japan:
Yashusi Endo scored the winning goal in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time as Kashima Antlers upended visiting Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao 2-1.
Group H Standings:
1. Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 9)
2. FC Seoul (GP: 4; GD: 0; PTS: 5)
3. Western Sydney Wanderers FC (GP: 4; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
4. Kashima Antlers (GP: 4; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
NOTE: FC Seoul scored one away goal in their two contests against Western Sydney Wanderers.
GROUP B:
At Al Ain, United Arab Emirates:
Pakhtakor Tashkent, with Igor Sergeev's equalizer scored in the second minute of first-time stoppage time, gained a 1-1 road draw with Al-Ain FC. Jires Kembo-Ekoko scored for the hosts in the 20th minute.
At Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
Vahid Amiri (57'), Amir Motahari (83'), and Reza Aliari (90') each scored a second-half goal as Naft Tehran dominated Al Shabab 3-0 on the road.
Group B Standings:
1. Naft Tehran FC (GP: 4; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
2. Al-Ain FC (GP: 4; GD: +1; PTS: 6)
3. Pakhtakor Tashkent FK (GP: 4; GD: 0; PTS: 5)
4. Al-Shabab (GP: 4; GD: -4; PTS: 2)
GROUP D:
At Tabriz, Iran:
Omar Al Somah scored twice (73', 90') Al-Ahli Jeddah gained a 2-2 road draw with Tractor Sazi. Vicenta Edinho (59') and Shahin Saghebi (77') each scored a goal for the hosts.
At Qarshi, Uzbekistan:
Al-Ahli Dubai defeated Nasaf Qarshi 1-0 on the road, thanks to Everton Ribeiro's goal in the 81st minute..
Group D Standings:
1. Al-Ahli (Saudi Arabia) (GP: 4; GD: +3; PTS: 8)
2. Al-Ahli (United Arab Emirates) (GP: 4; GD: 0; PTS: 5
3. Nasaf Qarshi (GP: 4; GD: -1; PTS: 4)
4. Tractor Sazi FC (GP: 4; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
GROUP F:
At Seongnam, South Korea:
Guangzhou R&F held hosts Seongnam FC to a 0-0 stalemate.
At Buriram, Thailand:
Kotaro Omori scored the winning goal in the 87th minute as Gamba Osaka defeated Buriram United 2-1 on the road.
Group F Standings:
1. Buriram United FC (GP: 4; GD: +1; PTS: 7)
2. Seongnam FC (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
3. Guangzhou R&F (GP: 4; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
4. Gamba Osaka (GP: 4; GD: -3; PTS: 4)
NOTE: Buriram United has defeated Seongnam once thus for in the group stage.
GROUP H:
At Sydney, Australia:
Go Yo-Han's equalizer in the 72nd minute lifted FC Seoul to a 1-1 road draw with the Western Sydney Wanderers. Kerem Bulut scored for the hosts in the 12th minute.
At Kashima, Japan:
Yashusi Endo scored the winning goal in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time as Kashima Antlers upended visiting Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao 2-1.
Group H Standings:
1. Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 9)
2. FC Seoul (GP: 4; GD: 0; PTS: 5)
3. Western Sydney Wanderers FC (GP: 4; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
4. Kashima Antlers (GP: 4; GD: -3; PTS: 3)
NOTE: FC Seoul scored one away goal in their two contests against Western Sydney Wanderers.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
AFC Champions League
Eight games were played on Wednesday as group-stage action in the AFC Champions League reached the midway point.
GROUP B:
At Tashkent, Uzbekitstan:
Miroslav Stoch scored the only goal of the match in the 61st minute as Al-Ain defeated Pakhtakor Tashkent 1-0 on the road.
At Tehran, Iran:
Amir Motahari (86') and Leandro Padovani (90') each delivered a goal in the waning minutes as Naft Tehran came from behind to upend visiting Al-Shabab 2-1.
Group B Standings:
1. Al-Ain FC (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
2. Pakhtakor Tashkent (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Naft Tehran FC (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
4. Al-Shabab (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)
GROUP D:
At Dubai, United Arab Emirates:
Al-Ahli Dubai FC and visiting Nasaf Qarshi battled to a 0-0 deadlock.
At Jeddah, Saudi Arabia:
Taisir Al Jassim scored both goals (72', 80') in Al-Ahli Jeddah's 2-0 home blanking of Tractor Sazi.
Group D Standings:
1. Al-Ahli Jeddah (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
2. Nasaf Qarshi (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Tractor Sazi FC (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
4. Al-Ahli Dubai (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)
GROUP F:
At Suita, Japan:
Theeraton Bunmathan's 62nd-minute equalizer lifted Buriram United to a 1-1 road draw with Gamba Osaka. Hiroyuki Abe scored for the hosts in the 39th minute.
Group F Standings:
1. Buriram United FC (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Seongnam FC (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. Guangzhou R&F FC (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Gamba Osaka (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 1)
GROUP G:
At Brisbane, Australian:
Devante Clut scored twice (22', 80') and Brandon Borrello once (13') as the Brisbane Roar salvaged a 3-3 home draw with Suwon Samsung Bluewings. Seon Jung-jin scored twice (39', 50') and Jone Tae-se once (71') for the South Korean club.
Group G Standings:
1. Beijing Guoan FC (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 9)
2. Suwon Samsung Bluewings (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Brisbane Roar (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
4. Urawa Red Diamonds (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
GROUP H:
At Seoul, South Korea:
The Western Sydney Wanderers held hosts FC Seoul to a 0-0 stalemate.
At Guangzhou, China:
Ricardo Goulart scored twice (10', 62') as Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao held off visiting Kashima Antlers 4-3.
Group H Standings:
1. Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao FC (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 9)
2. Western Sydney Wanderers (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
3. FC Seoul (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
4. Kashima Antlers (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
GROUP B:
At Tashkent, Uzbekitstan:
Miroslav Stoch scored the only goal of the match in the 61st minute as Al-Ain defeated Pakhtakor Tashkent 1-0 on the road.
At Tehran, Iran:
Amir Motahari (86') and Leandro Padovani (90') each delivered a goal in the waning minutes as Naft Tehran came from behind to upend visiting Al-Shabab 2-1.
Group B Standings:
1. Al-Ain FC (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
2. Pakhtakor Tashkent (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Naft Tehran FC (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
4. Al-Shabab (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)
GROUP D:
At Dubai, United Arab Emirates:
Al-Ahli Dubai FC and visiting Nasaf Qarshi battled to a 0-0 deadlock.
At Jeddah, Saudi Arabia:
Taisir Al Jassim scored both goals (72', 80') in Al-Ahli Jeddah's 2-0 home blanking of Tractor Sazi.
Group D Standings:
1. Al-Ahli Jeddah (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
2. Nasaf Qarshi (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Tractor Sazi FC (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
4. Al-Ahli Dubai (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)
GROUP F:
At Suita, Japan:
Theeraton Bunmathan's 62nd-minute equalizer lifted Buriram United to a 1-1 road draw with Gamba Osaka. Hiroyuki Abe scored for the hosts in the 39th minute.
Group F Standings:
1. Buriram United FC (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Seongnam FC (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. Guangzhou R&F FC (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Gamba Osaka (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 1)
GROUP G:
At Brisbane, Australian:
Devante Clut scored twice (22', 80') and Brandon Borrello once (13') as the Brisbane Roar salvaged a 3-3 home draw with Suwon Samsung Bluewings. Seon Jung-jin scored twice (39', 50') and Jone Tae-se once (71') for the South Korean club.
Group G Standings:
1. Beijing Guoan FC (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 9)
2. Suwon Samsung Bluewings (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Brisbane Roar (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
4. Urawa Red Diamonds (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
GROUP H:
At Seoul, South Korea:
The Western Sydney Wanderers held hosts FC Seoul to a 0-0 stalemate.
At Guangzhou, China:
Ricardo Goulart scored twice (10', 62') as Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao held off visiting Kashima Antlers 4-3.
Group H Standings:
1. Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao FC (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 9)
2. Western Sydney Wanderers (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
3. FC Seoul (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
4. Kashima Antlers (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
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