Sailors capitalise on reprieve to hold off Sanfrecce and match historic feat
Lion City Sailors are through to the AFC Champions League Two semifinals after holding off Sanfrecce Hiroshima.d
Unexpected twist leaves Sailors, Sanfrecce poised to deliver thriller
Lion City Sailors and Sanfrecce Hiroshima meet once more after an unexpected twist turned the tie around.
Sydney FC chief Aubrey reiterates positives of Australia's role in Asian football
Sydney FC chief Mark Aubrey believes football can play a big role in growing Australian ties in Asia.
Sailors handed ACL Two lifeline over Sanfrecce fielding suspended player
Lion City Sailors have been awarded a 3-0 win over Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the AFC Champions League Two quarterfinals.
Sailors dared to dream for a moment -- then Sanfrecce turned it into a nightmare
Lion City Sailors gave themselves reason to dream for a bit. Then Sanfrecce Hiroshima showed no mercy.
Sailors advance in style to be last ASEAN club standing in ACL Two
Lion City Sailors are through to the ACL Two quarterfinals in style after thrashing Muangthong 7-2 on aggregate.
Sanfrecce lay down a marker but are Vissel still the team to beat in J1 League?
Sanfrecce Hiroshima have started 2025 on a high -- but are Vissel Kobe still the team to beat in the J1 League?
Sailors ready for challenge against 'Southeast Asia's best' Buriram
Lion City Sailors are aware they will be coming up against one of Southeast Asia's best in Buriram United.
Sailors ready to ignite ASEAN Club Championship campaign on the back of ACL heroics
Lion City Sailors will be looking to replicate their ACL Two heroics on the ASEAN Club Championship front.
Former giants Guangzhou denied license for 2025
Fallen Asian giants Guangzhou have been denied permission to play in 2025 by the Chinese Football Association.
Sailors duo ready to prove Singapore have plenty of firepower at ASEAN Championship
A Lion City Sailors attacking duo could prove pivotal to Singapore's ASEAN Championship prospects over the next month.
Song clarifies Singapore exclusion after hat-trick heroics sent Sailors marching on in ACL Two
After his hat-trick heroics sent Lion City Sailors through to the ACL Two, Song Ui-Young moved to clarify his ASEAN Championship absence.
J1 League down to the wire with three teams a chance to become final-day champions
The J1 League will crown its 2024 champions this weekend with three teams still a chance of winning it.
Kyoga Nakamura hungry for more after winning first cap for Singapore
Kyoga Nakamura was happy to win his first Singapore cap but believes improvement is needed ahead of the ASEAN Championship.
Jordan and FC Seoul star Yazan Al-Arab eager to book World Cup, ACL tickets
Yazan Al-Arab is hoping what has been a busy 2024 still has more joy to come with both Jordan and FC Seoul.
Promotion-chasing Seoul E-Land the perfect fit for Osmar's third act in Asia
Having chased silverware for much of his career, K League veteran Osmar is relishing a new challenge with Seoul E-Land.
Incredible Persib rally leaves Sailors still with work to do in ACL Two
Lion City Sailors spurned a glorious opportunity to seal a last-16 berth in ACL Two against Persib Bandung.
Seoul move has smile back on the face, fire back in the belly of Lingard -- even if it took a while
After a rocky start, Jesse Lingard looks to be enjoying his football every bit once more in South Korea with FC Seoul.
How a feeder side emerged as legitimate rivals to giants Bluewings as Suwon's top team
The Bluewings were once the pride of their city, but the flag is now being flown by Suwon FC.
When Tolgay met Sonny: Arslan recounts friendship with Tottenham and South Korea star (4:25)
From a sense of adventure, Arslan somehow finds himself leading Sanfrecce's title charge
Tolgay Arslan's career has been full of adventures. His latest could just see him win the J.League with Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Singapore's Asis makes history in signing for Portugal's Estrela
Nur Muhammad Asis has become the first Singaporean to join a Portuguese top-flight club after moving to Estrela.
The Postecoglou effect: AFC's next wave of elite soccer managers
ESPN takes a look at seven managers that have made a name for themselves in the AFC, what makes them so great, and where they could go next.
Bangkok United left wondering if they're fated to never be champions of Thailand
For the fourth time in eight seasons, Bangkok United are once again runners-up in the Thai League 1.
Fallen giants Muangthong look on their way back to rejoining Thai football's elite
Down in the doldrums in recent times, Muangthong United look primed to reclaim their place among Thailand's elite.
AFC Champions League Two Standings
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traktor Sazi FC | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +12 | 10 |
| Al Wakrah | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 4 |
| Ravshan Kulob | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -8 | 3 |
| Mohun Bagan Super Giant | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Al Taawoun | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 15 |
| Khaldiya | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +7 | 12 |
| Air Force Club | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -1 | 9 |
| Altyn Asyr | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -13 | 0 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Sharjah | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 13 |
| Al Wehdat | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 11 |
| Sepahan | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +5 | 10 |
| Istiklol | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -11 | 0 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Shabab Al-Ahli | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 13 |
| Al Hussein | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Kuwait SC | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -3 | 6 |
| Nasaf Quarshi | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 4 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +9 | 16 |
| Sydney FC | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +11 | 12 |
| Kaya | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -8 | 4 |
| Eastern SC | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -12 | 3 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Lion City Sailors | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +4 | 10 |
| Port | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 10 |
| Zhejiang Professional FC | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Persib | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 5 |
| Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Bangkok United | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 13 |
| Nam Dinh | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 11 |
| Tampines Rovers | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Lee Man | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -11 | 1 |
| Group H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Jeonbuk Motors | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +12 | 12 |
| Muangthong United | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +6 | 11 |
| Selangor | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +4 | 10 |
| Dynamic Herb Cebu | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -22 | 1 |