Marouane Fellaini’s header midway through the first half would help Shandong to a 2-1 win over JDT in Group E of the ACL.
Vietnam scored a goal in either half in their win over Malaysia to keep pace in Group A of the 2018 Suzuki Cup.
Malaysia were made to wait until late in the second half to secure their second victory in AFF Cup Group A following a spirited showing from Laos.
Norshahrul Idlan headed home the only goal of Malaysia’s Suzuki Cup opener against Cambodia.
On Thursday afternoon in AFC House in southern Kuala Lumpur, a Malaysian dream was realised as the name of a club from the country was pulled out of a ball and entered the group stage of the AFC Champions League. Next February Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) will be one of the continental big boys — or at least rub shoulders with them.
The only problem was that as the draw was held about three weeks earlier than usual — because the AFC has the 2019 Asian Cup starting in early January — the East Asian…
After a winless 2017, Malaysia’s new head coach Tan Cheng Hoe hopes to turn around his side’s fortunes.
Perak have been backed to take inspiration from Leicester City by pulling off a stunning upset to lift the Malaysia Super League (MSL) title in 2018.
Leicester shocked the football world in 2016 as they became Premier League champions, having ended the previous campaign down in 14th spot.
And Perak’s First Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir believes the Bos Gaurus can become MSL champions this year, ending Johor Darul Ta’zim’s (JDT) four-year reign.
“When Leicester won the English Premier League…
Jason Dasey speaks with Tampines Rovers general manager Desmund Khusnin to discuss the 2018 AFC Cup draw.
Two of Malaysia’s under-23 squad are set for a year in Portugal as their club Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) look to support their development.
Centre-back Dominic Tan and midfielder Syamer Kutty Abba are ready for a one-year loan deal at Portuguese third-tier side Vilaverdense FC.
20-year-old Tan started all four games in Malaysia’s run to the quarterfinals at the AFC U23 Championship in China this month, while Syamer — also 20 — came off the bench in three of their matches.
Now, both have the opportunity…
Thai stars Teerasil Dangda, Teerathon Bunmathan and Chanathip Songkrasin out on loan to the J-League for the 2018 season.
Jason Dasey and John Wilkinson discuss Pep Guardiola’s promise to visit JDT if Manchester City win the Premier League title.
With Hassan Sunny and Safuwan Baharudin set to join new clubs, PJ Roberts says more Singapore internationals should be playing abroad.
Jason Dasey speaks with Tampines Rovers general manager Desmund Khusnin to discuss the 2018 AFC Cup draw.
ESPN FC’s Jason Dasey and Stanley Bernard discuss JDT’s fight with ex-coach Mario Gomez.
Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) skipper Safiq Rahim admits his team’s focus will switch to securing direct qualification for the 2019 AFC Champions League (ACL), following the 5-2 thrashing by Muang Thong United in this year’s Second Preliminary Round.
An early capitulation from the Malaysia Super League (MSL) champions on Tuesday night saw them 3-0 down by the half-hour mark, effectively ending their ACL dream for another year.
They still have the AFC Cup to aim for as they go into a group featuring Singapore’s…
Thai stars Teerasil Dangda, Teerathon Bunmathan and Chanathip Songkrasin out on loan to the J-League for the 2018 season.
Jason Dasey and John Wilkinson discuss Pep Guardiola’s promise to visit JDT if Manchester City win the Premier League title.
With Hassan Sunny and Safuwan Baharudin set to join new clubs, PJ Roberts says more Singapore internationals should be playing abroad.
Jason Dasey speaks with Tampines Rovers general manager Desmund Khusnin to discuss the 2018 AFC Cup draw.
ESPN FC’s Jason Dasey and Stanley Bernard discuss JDT’s fight with ex-coach Mario Gomez.
Muang Thong United striker Heberty Fernandes put on an attacking masterclass as the Thais thumped Malaysia’s Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) 5-2 in a surprisingly one-sided AFC Champions League (ACL) Second Preliminary Round.
JDT’s defensive frailty was ruthlessly exposed by Heberty and his teammates, with the Brazilian netting twice, while Sarach Yooyen, Tristan Do and Theerathon Bunmathan also got on the scoresheet.
Pereyra Diaz pulled two back in added time for the beleaguered visitors to salvage some…
ESPN’s Jason Dasey and Dez Corkhill share their thoughts of Johor Darul Ta’zim’s tour of Thailand and their AFC Champions League chances.
Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) skipper Safiq Rahim hopes his team can take inspiration from Malaysia’s under-23 side as they look to reach the AFC Champions League (ACL) playoff round when they face Muang Thong United in the Second Preliminary Round on Tuesday.
The Young Tigers defied expectations to reach the quarterfinals of the AFC U23 Championship in China, defeating Asian giants Saudi Arabia before losing narrowly to South Korea.
And Safiq believes that JDT can be the next Malaysian side to upset…
ESPN’s Jason Dasey and Dez Corkhill share their thoughts of Johor Darul Ta’zim’s tour of Thailand and their AFC Champions League chances.
Jason Dasey and John Wilkinson assess the 2018 hopes of Vietnam, Philippines and Myanmar.
Gaining glory for Vietnam wasn’t easy for Le Cong Vinh, who’s passion for football has been in his soul since a young age.
Ong Kim Swee hasn’t had an easy ride over the last 18 months. Derided and discarded, he could afford himself a quiet smile after arriving home to plaudits and applause in Kuala Lumpur.
The irony won’t be lost on the man deemed unworthy of Malaysia’s senior national team by one of his fiercest critics in Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim (TMJ), the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) president. Having been demoted by TMJ in March last year, Ong has steered the under-23 team to one of the finest results…
Jason Dasey and John Wilkinson discuss Pep Guardiola’s promise to visit JDT if Manchester City win the Premier League title.
Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) midfielder Hariss Harun has warned his teammates not to underestimate AFC Champions League (ACL) opponents Muang Thong United, despite the Thai club having lost some key players.
The Malaysia Super League (MSL) champions take on the Thai League runners up in the ACL’s second preliminary round on Jan. 23, with the winners progressing to a playoff against Kashiwa Reysol in Japan.
And Singapore international Hariss is convinced that Muang Thong still have the quality and experience…
ESPN’s Jason Dasey and Dez Corkhill share their thoughts of Johor Darul Ta’zim’s tour of Thailand and their AFC Champions League chances.