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Buriram’s run continues, Saudi duo shine

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:15:00 GMT

The AFC Champions League quarter-final line-up is now set after another dramatic week of action across Asia with Saudi clubs enjoying success, while Thai outsiders Buriram United have continued their astonishing ride.

Guangzhou, Kashiwa ease into quarters

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:19:00 GMT

Guangzhou Evergrande and Kashiwa Reysol, who both won their first legs, were again victorious over Central Coast Mariners and Jeonbuk Motors respectively, while Lekhwiya and Esteghlal also advanced.

Buriram continue dream run, FC Seoul advance

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:01:00 GMT

Preliminary round qualifiers Buriram United continued their stunning AFC Champions League run by edging Bunyodkor to reach the last eight, K League champions FC Seoul are also through on what was also a good night for Saudi clubs.

Hosts target Asia's last eight

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:03:00 GMT

Home sides are well placed going into the AFC Champions League Round of 16 return legs with only Bunyodkor suffering defeat on the road last week. All the action previewed.

Daegu remain winless, Incheon win

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:25:00 GMT

Daegu FC were held to a 1-1 draw, meaning they've yet to post three points from a match in the K-League season, while Incheon United dropped Gangwon 1-0.

Ulsan end Steelers' unbeaten start, Jeju win

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:30:00 GMT

Ulsan Hyundai dealt K-League leaders Pohang Steelers their first defeat of the season, pegging them back 2-1, while Jeju United moved within a point of the summit as they beat Suwon Bluewings by the same scoreline.

Underdogs impress as giants stumble

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:51:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews opening action in the AFC Champions League Round of 16 with unheralded Buriram United and Lekhwiya well placed to advance at the expense of highly-fancied opposition.

Esteghlal, Guangzhou & Kashiwa edge towards quarters

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:55:00 GMT

Esteghlal, Guangzhou Evergrande, Kashiwa Reysol and Lekhwiya all picked up impressive victories in the first legs of their last-16 ties.

Buriram continue dream run, Al Ahli claim advantage

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:46:00 GMT

Preliminary round qualifiers Buriram United continued their stunning form in the AFC Champions League with a 2-1 first-leg win over Bunyodkor, while 2012 finalists Al Ahli also have one foot in the last eight after a draw at El Jaish.

Formidable tasks await first-timers

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:25:00 GMT

There are five teams competing in the last 16 of the AFC Champions League for the first time, and all face tough challenges. FIFA.com previews the action in Asia's top club competition.

Jeju held as Gyeongnam down Daegu

Sun, 12 May 2013 21:09:00 GMT

Jeju United and Pohang Steelers finished goalless and are now four points off the K-League summit, while Gyeongnam beat basement dwellers Daegu 3-1, earning a rare three points for the club.

Pohang maintain lead, Jeonbeuk down Seoul

Sun, 05 May 2013 17:08:00 GMT

Pohang Steelers continue to lead the way in the K-League Classic after a 1-0 win over Seongnam Chunma, while Jeonbuk motors beat FC Seoul by the same scoreline.

Fallen giants and brave novices

Thu, 02 May 2013 03:25:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the final matchday in the AFC Champions League notable for Thai outfit Buriram United sealing an unlikely progression to the knockout stage, while a host of former winners saw their hopes evaporate.

Buriram pip Vegalta to last-16 spot

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:12:00 GMT

Preliminary round qualifiers Buriram United drew 2-2 at FC Seoul to win through to the AFC Champions League knock-out stage after Vegalta Sendai were surprisingly beaten at home, while J.League giants Urawa Red Diamonds were also eliminated.

Mariners, Beijing, Bunyodkor all through

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:38:00 GMT

Australia's Central Coast Mariners reached the AFC Champions League knock-out phase for the first time despite a 3-0 defeat by Kashiwa Reysol, while Uzbekistan's Bunyodkor and China's Beijing Guoan also advanced.

Last chance for former continental kings

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:52:00 GMT

FIFA.com previews the final group-stage matchday in the AFC Champions League with a host of former holders facing the exit door.

Incheon stall in pursuit, FC Seoul comeback

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:26:00 GMT

Incheon United were held to a 2-2 draw at Ulsan Hyundai as they tried to close the gap on K-League Classic leaders Pohang Steelers, while FC Seoul completed a remarkable comeback to win 3-2 against Gangwon FC.

Eight progress, six crash out

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:38:00 GMT

Al Gharafa, El Jaish, Esteghlal, FC Seoul, Kashiwa Reysol and Guangzhou Evergrande all made it through to the last 16 of the AFC Champions League after an action-packed matchday 5.

Evergrande through, Urawa hope continues

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:58:00 GMT

Guangzhou Evergrande sealed progression to the AFC Champions League last-16 despite a 3-2 defeat to Urawa Red Diamonds, a result that keeps the victors in with a shout at progression themselves.

Reysol secure top spot, Mariners boost hopes

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:39:00 GMT

Kashiwa Reysol's 1-1 draw with Guizhou Renze was enough for them to ensure first place in Group H, while Central Coast Mariners won away to Suwon Bluewings to give themselves a great chance of reaching the last 16.

Group stage end in sight for Asian hopefuls

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:58:00 GMT

FIFA.com previews matchday 5 of the AFC Champions League this week where several teams will look to secure early passage into the Round of 16, including Guangzhou Evergrande, Al Gharafa and Kashiwa Reysol.

Three in a row for Seongnam

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:13:00 GMT

Seongnam Chunma continued their impressive revival with a 1-0 victory at fourth-placed Ulsan Hyundai in the K-League today.

Steelers stay ahead, Jong hits Suwon treble

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 14:18:00 GMT

Pohang Steelers kept their two-point lead at the top of the K-League intact thanks to a late Lee Myungjoo goal, with Suwon Bluewings remaining in pursuit thanks to a 4-1 win over Daejeon Citizen courtesy of a Jong Tae-Se hat-trick.

Ulsan close in, Suwon spurn chance

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:16:00 GMT

Pohang Steelers' K-League lead was cut to just a point after Ulsan Hyundai moved in behind them with a 2-1 win over Daejeon Citizen, while Suwon Bluewings missed the chance to lead the league table.

New stars rise on Asian scene

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:35:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a look at a handful of young stars who are making an ever-increasing impact in Asian football at both club and international level.

Arnesen: Hamburg keen to keep Son

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:46:00 GMT

Hamburg director of sport Frank Arnesen has warned clubs off South Korean forward Son Heungmin, who has made a big impact at the Imtech Arena this season.

Ji Dong-Won double lifts Augsburg over Frankfurt, Stuttgart top Gladbach

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:28:00 GMT

Ji Dong-Won scored twice to give Augsburg a 2-0 win over Frankfurt and Stuttgart beat Borussia Monchengladbach by the same scoreline in Sunday's Bundesliga action.

Giants stumble as strugglers bounce back

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 03:55:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the latest AFC Champions League action on a matchday that proved to be a major triumph for Saudi Arabia representatives as Al Ahli and Al Shabab became the first two clubs into the knockout stage.

Al Shabab and Al Ahli progress

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:34:00 GMT

Saudi Arabian duo Al Shabab and Al Ahli became the first teams to book their places in the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League with wins today, while Vegalta Sendai collected their first ever win in the competition.

Sendai, Buriram rescue Asian campaigns

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:43:00 GMT

Wins for Vegalta Sendai and Buriram United blew AFC Champions League Group E wide open as the bottom pair were both victorious, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima kept their slim hopes of progress alive.

Lippi's Guangzhou poised for Asian knock-outs

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:37:00 GMT

Guangzhou Evergrande eliminated Muangthong United from the AFC Champions League with a 4-1 win, while Ettifaq overpowered Al Shabab Al Arabi by the same scoreline and Al Hilal defeated Esteghlal 1-0.

Frontrunners eye early progression

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 08:01:00 GMT

The AFC Champions League group stage moves beyond the halfway point this week with a host of teams aiming to secure early progression led by in-form duo Al Ahli and Kashiwa Reysol.

Seongnam struggles continue, Dragons draw

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:31:00 GMT

Seongnam Chunma's winless start to the new K League Classic season continued today as they went down 2-0 at Busan I'Park. Elsewhere, two other early-season strugglers Gangwon and Chunnam Dragons drew 1-1.

Duo run riot, former champs open account

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 02:13:00 GMT

Just two teams - Al Ahli and Kashiwa Reysol - have maintained a perfect record after three rounds in the AFC Champions League following a matchday that saw three K League clubs outsmart their Japanese rivals.

Kashiwa win eight-goal thriller, Conca inspires Guangzhou

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Kashiwa Reysol won 6-2 away to Suwon Bluewings in a truly bizarre contest, while Guangzhou Evergrande put four unanswered goals past Muang Thong United and Jeonbuk Motors tasted victory at Urawa Red Diamonds.

Al Ahli stay perfect, Sanfrecce stumble again

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:48:00 GMT

Al Ahli maintained their perfect start in the AFC Champions League with a 4-2 win at Sepahan as the Saudis aim to better last year's runners-up finish, while it was another poor night for J.League champs Sanfrecce Hiroshima.

Top contenders do battle in Asia

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:12:00 GMT

FIFA.com runs the rule over this week’s AFC Champions League action with a host group pace-setters squaring off as Asia's premier club competition approaches the halfway mark.

Records and milestones on the road to Brazil

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:33:00 GMT

Son Heungmin, Adrian Mutu and Sergio Ramos are among the stars of FIFA.com's latest stats reviews, which also looks at contrasting fortunes for Brazil and the Netherlands.

Favourites drop points as underdogs shine

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:05:00 GMT

It was a momentous day of qualifying action in Asia which saw wins in Group A for the home sides and shock results in Group B which temporarily denied Japan's progression to Brazil 2014.

Late drama as Korea Republic beat Qatar

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:05:00 GMT

Hamburg winger Son Heungmin prodded home an injury-time winner as Korea Republic edged Qatar 2-1 to give their 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil qualification hopes a major boost.

Anticipation coupled with ambition

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:02:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at all the reaction after a glittering FIFA U-20 World Cup draw in Istanbul laid out the path to glory for 24 nations at Turkey 2013.

Hosts face CONMEBOL champs, France meet Spain

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:57:00 GMT

In the Final Draw for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, hosts Turkey were drawn in the same group as El Salvador, Australia and South American champions Colombia, while France meet Spain and USA in a competitive Group A.

Early progression in Japan's sights

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:19:00 GMT

Japan travel to Jordan on Tuesday knowing that a win or even a draw could be enough to make them the first team to qualify for the FIFA World Cup™ for the second time in succession.

England exact revenge in Cyprus

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:14:00 GMT

Some four months prior to UEFA Women's EURO 2013 in Sweden, England laid down a marker with victory over Canada in the Cyprus Cup final. FIFA.com reviews the action.

Trio stay perfect as surprises abound

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:14:00 GMT

FIFA.com wraps up this week’s AFC Champions League action with just three teams maintaining a 100 per cent record after two rounds as Asia’s premier club competition again displayed its highly competitive nature.

Beijing finally win, Kashiwa beat Mariners

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:46:00 GMT

China's Beijing Guoan saw off J.League title-holders Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-1 to break an eight-match winless run in the AFC Champions League, while Kashiwa Reysol overcame Central Coast Mariners 3-1.

Guangzhou draw at Jeonbuk, Urawa cruise

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:04:00 GMT

Jeonbuk Motors drew 1-1 at home to Guangzhou Evergrande in their AFC Champions League group-stage game, while former champions Urawa Red Diamonds returned to form by beat visiting Muang Thong United 4-1.

Jeonbuk, Pohang out for revenge

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:35:00 GMT

FIFA.com previews this week’s AFC Champions League action with a host of continental elite seeking to avoid being left behind on the back of successive defeats.

Champions held, Ulsan win as Classic opens

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 16:03:00 GMT

Defending champions FC Seoul twice failed to hold onto a lead as they were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw against Pohang Steelers, while Ulsan Hyundai came back to win 2-1 in the opening K League Classic games.

K League becomes Classic

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:26:00 GMT

FIFA.com previews the new look K League which commences this weekend with a record number of teams as the competition enters its fourth decade.