AFC Cup - Group G
Home United 1-2 Chonburi
Yangon United 1-2 Citizen AA
Chonburi deservedly won an open game to beat Home United 2-1 and win Group G. Pipob scored an early goal to settle the nerves and Noppanon added a second on 77 minutes to double the Thai side's lead. Indra Sahdan pulled a late goal back for the Singaporeans, but Chonburi held out to claim their first away victory this season.
Chonburi will have to wait until the early hours of Thursday morning to find out who they host from Group E in the last 16. As it stands they could meet either Al Shorta of Syria, Al Zawra’a of Iraq or Safa of Lebanon in the one off tie. With one match remaining, Al Shorta have 12 points while Al Zarwa'a Club and Safa are locked together on 9.
Group E Fixtures
Al Tilal 0-2 Al Zarwa'a Club
Al Shorta 3-2 Safa
The results mean Al Shorta win the group with 15 points. Al Zarwa'a finished second with 12, Safa on 9 and Al Tilal with a big fat zero.
So Chonburi will meet Al Zarwa'a Club of Iraq at the Chonburi Stadium in the last 16. The game is currently scheduled for 22 May. Home United will travel to Syria to play Al Shorta.
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Sunday, May 6, 2012
AFC Cup - Matchday 6 Preview
AFC Cup - Group G
(Tuesday)
Home United v Chonburi
Yangon United v Citizen AA
With Chonburi and Home United both confirmed as qualifiers for the last 16, the remaining issue now is to determine who finishes in first place. Finishing top would guarantee the group winners a home tie in the last 16's one off match while the runners up would have to travel to either Syria, Iraq or Lebanon. None of the aforementioned destinations could be described as appealing, so winning Group G is essential for Chonburi. To accomplish this, the Sharks need to remain undefeated on their trip to the Bishan Stadium in Singapore. As Chonburi have failed to win an away match on seven previous attempts this year, a draw could be their most likely route to success.
The other game between Yangon United and Citizen AA is a deadwood match as both sides have little else than pride to play for.
(Tuesday)
Home United v Chonburi
Yangon United v Citizen AA
With Chonburi and Home United both confirmed as qualifiers for the last 16, the remaining issue now is to determine who finishes in first place. Finishing top would guarantee the group winners a home tie in the last 16's one off match while the runners up would have to travel to either Syria, Iraq or Lebanon. None of the aforementioned destinations could be described as appealing, so winning Group G is essential for Chonburi. To accomplish this, the Sharks need to remain undefeated on their trip to the Bishan Stadium in Singapore. As Chonburi have failed to win an away match on seven previous attempts this year, a draw could be their most likely route to success.
The other game between Yangon United and Citizen AA is a deadwood match as both sides have little else than pride to play for.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
ACL & AFC Cup Matchday 2 - Preview
AFC Champions League - Group H
(Wednesday)
Kashiwa Reysol v Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
Guangzhou Evergrande v Buriram United
The opening games of this group saw Buriram United edge out Kashiwa Reysol 3-2 while in South Korea, the Chinese Super League champions, Guangzhou Evergrande, were running amok as they emphatically crushed Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 5-1. If Buriram United can come away from the Guangzhou Tianhe Sport Center undefeated, it would be regarded as one of the greatest results achieved by a Thai side in modern times. Guangzhou's South American attacking trio of Cleo, Muriqui and Dario Conca were buzzing in their opener against Jeonbuk and containing them is going to be an extremely onerous task for the Buriram rearguard. The Thunder Castle have leaked a couple of uncharacteristically soft goals this season and they'll need to improve if they plan to keep their Chinese opposition scoreless.
In the other match, Kashiwa Reysol and Jeonbuk both need to get points on the board after opening day defeats. A loss for either side would make qualification for the next round look highly unlikely.
AFC Cup - Group G
(Wednesday)
Chonburi v Home United
Citizen AA v Yangon United
Chonburi welcome Home United of Singapore to the Chonburi Stadium. The Protectors currently sit 4th in the S-League after their 2-1 victory at Hougang United last Thursday evening. Ex-Police United midfielder John Wilkinson makes a swift return to Thailand with Home United after he spent an unnoteworthy year in the TPL last season. The Sharks defence will have to keep an eye on 6ft 3in Frédéric Mendy and the Japanese striker, Shotaro Ihata. Mendy was the S-League's golden boot winner in 2010 while Ihata currently tops the 2012 charts with 6 goals in 5 league games. Nonetheless, Chonburi will be looking for 9 points from their three home games and failure to win this tie would be a disappointing outcome. This season has started brightly for Chonburi. They won the Kor Royal Cup last week beating Buriram United and in their TPL opener they easily dispatched Thai Port 4-0.
In Hong Kong, Citizen AA and Yangon United will both be seeking their first win in this group as they meet at the recently renovated Mongkok Stadium.
(Wednesday)
Kashiwa Reysol v Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
Guangzhou Evergrande v Buriram United
The opening games of this group saw Buriram United edge out Kashiwa Reysol 3-2 while in South Korea, the Chinese Super League champions, Guangzhou Evergrande, were running amok as they emphatically crushed Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 5-1. If Buriram United can come away from the Guangzhou Tianhe Sport Center undefeated, it would be regarded as one of the greatest results achieved by a Thai side in modern times. Guangzhou's South American attacking trio of Cleo, Muriqui and Dario Conca were buzzing in their opener against Jeonbuk and containing them is going to be an extremely onerous task for the Buriram rearguard. The Thunder Castle have leaked a couple of uncharacteristically soft goals this season and they'll need to improve if they plan to keep their Chinese opposition scoreless.
In the other match, Kashiwa Reysol and Jeonbuk both need to get points on the board after opening day defeats. A loss for either side would make qualification for the next round look highly unlikely.
AFC Cup - Group G
(Wednesday)
Chonburi v Home United
Citizen AA v Yangon United
Chonburi welcome Home United of Singapore to the Chonburi Stadium. The Protectors currently sit 4th in the S-League after their 2-1 victory at Hougang United last Thursday evening. Ex-Police United midfielder John Wilkinson makes a swift return to Thailand with Home United after he spent an unnoteworthy year in the TPL last season. The Sharks defence will have to keep an eye on 6ft 3in Frédéric Mendy and the Japanese striker, Shotaro Ihata. Mendy was the S-League's golden boot winner in 2010 while Ihata currently tops the 2012 charts with 6 goals in 5 league games. Nonetheless, Chonburi will be looking for 9 points from their three home games and failure to win this tie would be a disappointing outcome. This season has started brightly for Chonburi. They won the Kor Royal Cup last week beating Buriram United and in their TPL opener they easily dispatched Thai Port 4-0.
In Hong Kong, Citizen AA and Yangon United will both be seeking their first win in this group as they meet at the recently renovated Mongkok Stadium.
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