Vissel's old guard rally to overcome Firmino masterclass and reach ACL Elite semis
Vissel Kobe have prevailed in a thriller against Al Sadd to reach the semifinals of the AFC Champions League Elite.
Finally in the ACL Elite quarterfinals, JDT will have to pass biggest test of all to go any further
JDT have finally reached the ACL Elite quarterfinals. They will have to pass the biggest test of all to go any further.
Are Vissel Kobe the East region's best chance in the ACL Elite finals?
Amid the expected dominance from the West in the AFC Champions League Elite, Vissel Kobe could just fly the flag for the East.
Iran's Traktor lands in Jeddah for ACL round of 16
Iranian club Tractor arrived in Saudi Arabia amid the war in the Middle East and confirmed Monday it will play in the AFC Champions League Elite round of 16.
Dream Europe move or romance of the one-club man? Shunki Higashi isn't thinking about either
There are many paths Shunki Higashi's career could go next. He isn't too worried about thinking what it might be.
Iran bans sports teams' travel to 'hostile' nations
Iran has banned its sports teams from traveling to countries it considers "hostile," Iranian state TV reported Thursday ahead of Tractor FC's scheduled soccer game in Saudi Arabia.
JDT edge closer to unbeaten league world record -- but when, and how, will they make history?
Johor Darul Ta'zim are now five games away from setting a new world record of most consecutive league games unbeaten.
Evolution, not revolution, the way forward for Sanfrecce under Gaul
Even with a new coach at the helm, Sanfrecce Hiroshima look like they will challenge for top honours again in the J1 League this season.
Five years on, longest-serving stalwarts Bérgson, Lowry finally write new chapter in JDT history
Five years from their arrivals, Bérgson and Shane Lowry have finally helped JDT reach the ACL Elite quarterfinals for the first time.
JDT revel in villain role to survive late Sanfrecce scare and reach historic ACL Elite quarterfinal
JDT were given a villain's reception but survived the hostile treatment -- and a late scare -- to make history in the ACL Elite.
Sanfrecce coach Gaul calls suspended JDT trio's first-leg availability 'a joke'
Sanfrecce coach Bartosch Gaul was bemused that a trio of suspended JDT players were initially cleared to feature in last week's meeting between the two teams.
JDT staying calm ahead of potentially-historic 90 ACL Elite minutes at Sanfrecce
JDT can reach the ACL Elite quarterfinals for the first time if they can complete an aggregate victory over Sanfrecce on Wednesday.
JDT down ten-man Sanfrecce to take huge step towards historic ACL Elite quarterfinal
JDT are now one result away from reaching the quarterfinals of the AFC Champions League Elite for the first time.
JDT, Buriram fly flag for Southeast Asia again with progress to ACL Elite last 16
Southeast Asian representatives JDT and Buriram are once again through to the knockout round of the AFC Champions League Elite.
Costly defeat at Sanfrecce leaves JDT's ACL Elite hopes in jeopardy
JDT's hopes of reaching the ACL Elite round of 16 took a blow on Tuesday after a 2-1 loss to Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Etheridge relishing pursuit of more Buriram glory after first taste of ASEAN Club Championship
Neil Etheridge is ready to keep playing his part in Buriram's pursuit of glory on multiple fronts, especially now that he's made his regional club bow.
Arif injury leaves huge void for JDT to fill in ACL Elite quest
JDT's ACL Elite quest will have to go on without star man Arif Aiman for now after he was injured on international duty.
Vidmar aware ASEAN teams like high-flying JDT can no longer be underestimated
Melbourne City coach Aurelio Vidmar is aware of the threat Johor Darul Ta'zim will pose in Tuesday's ACL Elite clash.
JDT may have taken next step in going from ACL Elite competitors to contenders
JDT produced arguably their most-dominant display ever in the ACL Elite with a 3-1 win over Shanghai Shenhua.
From Moscow hardship to reaching Asia's summit, Kim In-Sung has always found happiness in football
From some tough times in Russia to winning the AFC Champions League, Kim In-Sung's journey has been a "happy" one.
After historic nomination, Arif already piecing together next AFC POTY submission
Arif Aiman missed out on winning the AFC Player of the Year award -- but he could be in the running again this year.
Big season beckons for Ilhan Fandi with Asian Cup, Buriram breakthrough in his sights
With an Asian Cup to qualify for and a breakthrough to be made at Buriram United, Ilhan Fandi is set for a big season.
Homegrown talents fittingly shine for JDT in wake of heritage player suspensions
A homegrown trio shone for Johor Darul Ta'zim in Tuesday's draw with Machida Zelvia in the AFC Champions League Elite.
Free-scoring Bérgson thrives on fresh competition year after year at JDT
Even with new strikers arriving each season, Bérgson is proving impossible to leave out of the JDT starting XI.
AFC Champions League Elite Table
| Group East | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machida Zelvia | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +8 | 17 |
| Vissel Kobe | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +7 | 16 |
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +4 | 15 |
| Buriram United | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 14 |
| Melbourne City FC | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 14 |
| Johor Darul Ta'zim | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +1 | 11 |
| FC Seoul | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | +1 | 10 |
| Gangwon FC | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 9 |
| Ulsan HD | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 9 |
| Chengdu Rongcheng | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -4 | 6 |
| Shanghai Shenhua | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -8 | 4 |
| Shanghai Port | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -9 | 4 |
| Group West | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Al Hilal | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | +11 | 22 |
| Al Ahli | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +12 | 17 |
| Traktor Sazi FC | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +8 | 17 |
| Al Ittihad | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | +13 | 15 |
| Al-Wahda | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +4 | 14 |
| Shabab Al-Ahli | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| Al Duhail | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| Al Sadd | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 8 |
| Sharjah | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -8 | 8 |
| Al Gharafa | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -14 | 6 |
| Al-Shorta | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -14 | 5 |
| Nasaf Qarshi | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -8 | 4 |