Congratulations to Phnom Penh Crown who were, umm, crowned C League champions in Cambodia last
weekend. Since David Booth came in to replace the China bound Bojan Hodak PPC won all eight games,
allowing them to stretch clear of nearest challengers Naga Corp.
PPC have shown themselves to be a very ambitious football club with an academy , merchandising, a
cafe, a regularly updated website plus regular appearances in the Singapore Cup.
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The Lions took the lead in Kunming through the oh so reliable Aleksander Duric on 33' and hopes
were high they could secure a famous victory. But substitute Zheng Zhi equalised with a penalty
just two minutes after coming on to set up a nail biting climax and four minutes later Yu Hai gave
the Chinese a slender lead.
Saudi Arabia's domestic championship began this weekend with record champions Al-Hilal showing
their mettle as they came from behind to defeat Hajer Club by two goals to one whilst Al-Ittihad
warmed up for their forthcoming AFC Champions League clash with South Korean outfit FC Seoul with
an exciting 5-3 triumph over Al Tawwun.
The quarter-final, first leg ties in the AFC Cup, Asian football's second-tier competition, were
played today.
The first match of the day saw Iraqi side Arbil Sports Club take a crucial 2-1 lead from
Indonesian outfit Persipura Jayapura who had home advantage today but didn't make the most of
it.
The quarter-final, first leg ties in the AFC Cup, Asian football's second-tier competition, were
played today.
The first match of the day saw Iraqi side Arbil Sports Club take a crucial 2-1 lead from
Indonesian outfit Persipura Jayapura who had home advantage today but didn't make the most of
it.
The 2011 AFC Asian Champions League has reached the quarter-final stages with the first legs
taking place today. As has been the case in recent years South Korean clubs feature prominently in
the last eight of the competition with FC Seoul, Suwon Samsung Bluewings and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
involved this time.
