Attack-minded K-League side Ulsan Hyundai face a depleted Al Ahli from Saudi Arabia in the AFC Champions League final on Saturday with both seeking to become continental champions for the first time at Ulsan Munsu Stadium. Tournament leading scorers Ulsan have won their last eight games in the competition to [...]
Al Ahli top scorer Victor Simoes is hoping inside knowledge of Ulsan Hyundai’s central defensive partnership will prove crucial as the Brazilian striker seeks to add to his seven AFC Champions League goals in Saturday’s final. Simoes, who netted the winner in Al Ahli’s semi-final success over fellow Saudi League [...]
Korea Republic striker Kim Shin-wook has backed Ulsan Hyundai’s high-powered attack to continue to flourish in Saturday’s AFC Champions League final against Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia to ensure the continental title returns to Korean hands for a third time in four years. Kim Ho-gon’s side are the leading scorers [...]
Despite dropping a place, Japan stayed on top on Asia in terms of FIFA’s rankings with South Korea dropping seven spots down to 32nd after a loss to Iran in October’s qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup. That victory in Tehran lifts Iran 14 places to 44 though the biggest [...]
Lee Keun-ho has paid his dues more than most with hard work and perseverance at the start of his career; now the Korea Republic international stands on the verge of becoming Asian champion in his first season back in his homeland with Ulsan Hyundai entertaining Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli in [...]
With Oman international striker Amad Al Hosni returning an impressive average of a goal every two games since joining Al Ahli, it is no surprise the Jeddah side have enjoyed a run which is on the verge of culminating with AFC Champions League success at the weekend. Since Al Hosni [...]
FC Seoul at last ended a six-game losing streak against bitter rivals Suwon Bluewings on Sunday, drawing 1-1 at Seoul World Cup Stadium. The home team were still left frustrated however as Suwon played most of the match with ten match following the dismissal of Suwon left-back Yang Sang-min in [...]
Son Heung-min is enjoying the new season very much with Hamburg SV after scoring five goals in nine games. The South Korean has been one of the stars of the league so far with a number of impressive performances. Still just 20, Son and Hamburg faces the toughest of tests [...]
According to reports in South Korea, two K-League teams are interested in securing the services of North Korean international striker Jong Tae Se. Jong has made just two starts for FC Koln in the second tier of the Bundesliga this season and it is thought that the two South Korean [...]
Al Ahli will take on Ulsan Hyundai in the final of the 2012 AFC Champions League in Korea Republic on November 10 after Karel Jarolim’s side handed two-time winners Al Ittihad a 2-0 defeat at the Prince Abdullah bin Faisal Stadium on Wednesday to advance with a 2-1 aggregate victory. [...]
Lee Keun-ho has paid his dues more than most with hard work and perseverance at the start of his career; [...]
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