Are Kedah, KL City poised to follow JDT in achieving AFC glory?
After reaching the AFC Cup ASEAN Zone semifinals, can Kedah Darul Aman and Kuala Lumpur City emulate Johor Darul Ta'zim's continental exploits?
As AFC Cup returns to ASEAN for first time since pandemic, here's why it matters to Southeast Asia
The AFC Cup returns to Southeast Asia this week for the first time since the pandemic. Here's why it matters so much to football in the region.
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'Small guy, big player': Chanathip Songkrasin wants to be inspiration that proves size does not matter
For all he's already achieved in a history-making career, Thailand's pint-sized star Chanathip Songkrasin wants to keep proving size doesn't matter.
Chanathip determined to win silverware with Frontale after ACL exit
After an early exit in the AFC Champions League, Chanathip Songkrasin is more determined to reach his goal of winning trophies at Kawasaki Frontale.
Lion City Sailors can reflect on ACL debut with pride but must make sure they are back
Lion City Sailors can look back on their AFC Champions League debut with pride but must ensure they are back competing with Asia's elite in 2023-24.
Hong Kong's Kitchee march on to ACL knockout round for first time with dramatic equaliser
Kitchee are through to the AFC Champions League knockout round for the first time ever in dramatic fashion after a 2-2 draw with Vissel Kobe.
JDT's history-making ways in the ACL a classic case of "if at first you don't succeed..."
Johor Darul Ta'zim's maiden AFC Champions League knockout round appearance is one based on their ambition and perserverance.
Lion City Sailors' brave maiden voyage in ACL ended by defeat to Daegu
Lion City Sailors' AFC Champions League debut came to an end on Saturday after they were eliminated by a 2-1 loss to Daegu.
Johor Darul Ta'zim claim historic ACL last-16 berth with dramatic 94th-minute own-goal
A 94th-minute own-goal has handed Johor Darul Ta'zim a 2-1 win over Ulsan Hyundai and a maiden appearance in the AFC Champions League last-16.
Leo Osaki reiterates Vissel Kobe ambition to win AFC Champions League 2022
With their hopes of domestic success in jeopardy, Leo Osaki admits Vissel Kobe will be going all out to win the AFC Champions League this season.
Why are Jeonbuk, Urawa and Vissel already through to the ACL last-16 if they haven't won their groups?
Despite having not won their groups, three teams in the AFC Champions League East Zone are already through to the last-16 -- but how?
From overcoming rejection to being among Asia's best: Leo Osaki's story of hard work and self-belief
A journey that began in Carolina out of necessity but has found its way back to the summit of Asian football is Leo Osaki's story of perseverance.
JDT see off Guangzhou to move level with Ulsan at the summit
Johor Darul Ta'zim sit on top of Group I of AFC Champions League 2022 heading into their final game after a 2-0 win over Guangzhou on Wednesday.
Brave and adaptable: Buckingham moulds history makers Mumbai in his image
Buckingham's attitude is trickling down into the football that Mumbai City FC is beginning to play.
Sailors outclassed by Urawa but task at hand to reach ACL last-16 remains unchanged
Despite a heavy loss to Urawa Red Diamonds, the task at hand to reach the AFC Champions League Round of 16 remains unchanged for Lion City Sailors.
Shabab Al Ahli into ACL Round of 16; Al Rayyan, Al Faisaly also advance
Shabab Al Ahli, Al Rayyan and Al Faisaly are the three latest teams to advance into the Round of 16 in AFC Champions League 2022.
AFC CL: Mumbai City FC beat Air Force; finish second in Group B
Mumbai City FC ended their AFC CL campaign with seven points, which was not enough to qualify for the knockouts.
From the illustrious to the unheralded: which players have shone so far in ACL 2022?
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The success in Hoang Anh Gia Lai's unsuccessful ACL quest
Despite being eliminated from AFC Champions League 2022 with two games to spare, Hoang Anh Gia Lai's campaign has been a successful one.
HAGL hold giants Jeonbuk to allow Marinos to go top; Vissel denied by Chiangrai
Hoang Anh Gia Lai held Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors to an impressive 1-1 draw on Monday to allow Yokohama F. Marinos to go top of Group H in ACL 2022.
Two-goal hero Ikhsan just misses out on new PS5 from BGPU teammate Tunez
Ikhsan Fandi inspired BG Pathum United to victory in the AFC Champions League on Sunday but still missed out on a new gaming console.
JDT handed heavy defeat by Frontale; Lion City Sailors back on track
Johor Darul Ta'zim suffered their first loss in AFC Champions League 2022 on Sunday but Lion City Sailors got their campaign back on track.
Giants Al Sadd fall to shock ACL group-stage exit for second season running
For the second season running, Qatari giants Al Sadd have suffered a shock group-stage exit in the AFC Champions League.
Who's on course and who's in trouble at halfway stage of ACL 2022 East Zone?
As the East Zone group stage of the AFC Champions League reaches its halfway mark, we analyse which teams could potentially miss out on the last-16.
AFC CL Table
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Hilal | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 13 |
| Al Rayyan | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 13 |
| Sharjah | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 5 |
| Istiklol | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 3 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Al Shabab | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +17 | 16 |
| Mumbai City FC | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -8 | 7 |
| Air Force Club | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| Al-Jazira | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 4 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Foolad | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 12 |
| Shabab Al-Ahli | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | +7 | 10 |
| Al Gharafa | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -7 | 5 |
| Ahal | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 4 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Al Duhail | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +8 | 15 |
| Al-Taawoun | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 7 |
| Sepahan | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 7 |
| Pakhtakor Tashkent | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -5 | 6 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Al-Faisaly | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 9 |
| Nasaf Quarshi | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +3 | 9 |
| Al Sadd | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 7 |
| Al Wehdat | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -3 | 6 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Daegu FC | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +10 | 13 |
| Urawa Red Diamonds | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +18 | 13 |
| Lion City Sailors | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -6 | 7 |
| Shandong Taishan | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -22 | 1 |
| Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| BG Pathum United | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +9 | 12 |
| Melbourne City FC | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +7 | 12 |
| Jeonnam Dragons | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| United City | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -16 | 0 |
| Group H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Yokohama F. Marinos | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 13 |
| Jeonbuk Motors | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 12 |
| Hoang Anh Gia Lai | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 5 |
| Sydney FC | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 2 |
| Group I | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Johor Darul Ta'zim | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 13 |
| Kawasaki Frontale | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +13 | 11 |
| Ulsan Hyundai | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +7 | 10 |
| Guangzhou | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -24 | 0 |
| Group J | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Vissel Kobe | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +7 | 8 |
| Kitchee | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 7 |
| Chiangrai United | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -8 | 1 |